Drilling Manager

We are seeking onbehalf of our client (Drilling Operations Manager), for a companyspecialises in oilfield services, infrastructure development, and consultingwithin the petroleum industry. Oversees the technical, financial, strategic, and operational aspects of drilling. Ensures the drilling program meets client expectations, budget constraints, and safety standards while managing daily rig operations, personnel, and logistics to ensure efficiency, safety, and performance. Responsibilities:DrillingProgram Execution: Oversees and ensures adherence to drillingprograms.Financial & Cost Management: work with the teams todevelops budgets, cost controls, and financial reporting for drilling projects.RigOperations Oversight: Supervises Rig Managers (Tool pushers) andensures rigs meet production targets and drilling plans.Crew &Workforce Management: Oversees hiring, crew rotations, shiftsschedules, and workforce logistics.HSE &Compliance: Working with the teams in defines high -levelHSE strategies and ensures regulatory compliance, Working with teams inconducting audits, safety drills, emergency response training, and investigatesaccidents.Logistics& Supply Chain Coordination: Ensure and manages rig moves,materials, and procurement for drilling operations through his direct reports.Client& Stakeholder Coordination: Works with clients, andinternal teams to align operations with project requirements. RequirementsStrategic Planning & Engineering: Engage with clients and advise when appropriate if any challenge may face the Well design, drilling programs, and technical performance optimization.Budgeting & Cost Control: Work with the team and his direct reports in Managing drilling budgets, cost efficiency, and contract requirements.Operations & Execution: Supervising superintendents and rig managers, ensuring field execution aligns with drilling plans.Crew & Logistics Management: Ensure there is a policy in place overseeing crew rotations, shift planning, and rig move logistics through his direct reportsSafety & Compliance: Implementing and enforcing HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) policies on -site and at the corporate level.Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization: Lead the resolution of operational issues (equipment failures, stuck pipe, well control problems) and optimising drilling performance.