Rig Supervisor

Location:

Reno, NV, US, 89511

Rig Supervisor

Position Summary

The Rig Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operations of the rig; ensuring operational excellence while upholding Ormat's safety and standards.

Essential Functions

Strictly adhere to and enforce all safety procedures and company policies.

Ensure safe and efficient operation of drilling/work over activities.

Oversee operations as well as mechanical functions of equipment.

Administer safety program and perform weekly safety audits of overall rig and equipment.

Responsible for immediately reporting all accidents and incidents following appropriate reporting procedures.

Responsible for providing leadership and guidance to drillers and crewmembers.

Involved in disciplinary action of personnel in coordination with management team in accordance with company policies and procedures;

Responsible for daily accountability of labor, disposable inventory, and maintenance records of equipment.

Responsible for training the drilling crews in safety procedures and proper operation procedures.

Must be able to assist the drilling crew with drilling operation when needed.

Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.

Travel extensively to other locations on hitch/ shiftwork schedule, including rural areas, other states and internationally, to work where the rig is operating

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays, when necessary.

Other Responsibilities

May be assigned as the safety supervisor or officer at the drilling/work over rig.

Perform other duties as directed

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

Must have the ability to understand procedures and instructions to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school;

5 years drilling experience in the mechanical operations and procedures of a drilling and/or work over rig, to include firsthand knowledge at each position;

Must have strong technical, teambuilding, operational, and problem-solving skills;

Must have prior supervisory experience;

Must have excellent verbal, visual and written communications skills;

Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation;

Must have the ability to communicate at a level that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties;

Must have the ability to communicate verbally and visually in a clear and effective manner including in noisy and low illumination environments;

Must be able to safely operate a forklift, heavy equipment and auxiliary equipment;

Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner;

Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting approximately 10% and standing up to 90%;

Must be able to wear required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations;

Must be able to frequently climb and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways;

Must be able to work at extreme heights and in confined spaces;

Position requires standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling;

Position operates outdoors, frequent exposure to severe weather conditions and elements, must be able to work in severe weather conditions.