Hiring: Rig Manager - ETX/STX Company: Patterson-UTI Location: Tyler, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:45:52 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Apex About the job Experience: •3 years of rig-based work experience •1 year experience as a Driller Required Skills: •This role performs under the direction of the Drilling Superintendent. •Provide leadership to ensure safety of all onsite personnel with goal of working incident- free •Supervision, direction and training of drilling rig crew members including compliance with all safety and operational procedures •Management of rig operations, production, maintenance, costs and personnel to the meet the Company’s business objectives •Understand Comprehensive Rig Inspection (CRI) criteria and strive for continual improvement by regularly inspecting and maintaining rig and equipment •Initiate and foster productive partnership with Customer representative •Understand and use basic management concepts and principles including delegation, motivation, discipline, goal setting and performance evaluation •Efficiently and proficiently operate and maintain rig equipment by planning preventative maintenance including necessary replacement supplies Qualifications: •While performing the job, will be required to lift/carry, pull/push, reach, squat, kneel, and or climb ladders or stairs •Exerting 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects •Able to repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces •Must be comfortable working at heights (50 ft. or greater) for extended periods of time •Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects •Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and direct ongoing work activities of employees and third parties •Demonstrated capacity to read, write and speak English to the extent needed to understand verbal and written instructions and to give clear verbal and written instructions in English to direct rig employees and third parties as well as communicate with Customer representatives •This job requires an irregular sleep pattern, as the Rig Manager needs to be available to observe and direct specified drilling procedures as well as resolve unanticipated rig operational, equipment or maintenance issues •Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times which could include but is not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, coveralls, work gloves, respirator, and hearing protection •Demonstrated ability to successfully complete duties of all rig crew positions (Floorhand, Motorhand, Derrickhand and Driller) Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!