EPIC Rig Operations Manager

***This job has preference to qualified local job seekers within 60 miles of Axis Odessa, TX facility.

The EPIC Rig Operations Manager – WTX is responsible for safely running a multiple electrical workover rig fleet operation and requires a high level of electrical, mechanical, & workover services leadership knowledge and skills to operate a safe, efficient, and reputable operation. Responsibilities include managing costs (Supply’s & R&M), EPIC Rig & crew performance, effective leadership of EPIC Rig personnel, and maintaining our reputation of being best in class.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations Management (EPIC Rig Fleet – Permian Region):

• Responsible for daily planning, direction, execution and maintenance coordination of EPIC Rigs in the Permian.


• Prevents incidents, by making safety a priority, developing a safety culture on the rig, observing, and modifying any at-risk behavior or equipment, ensuring job readiness and crew competency.


• Knows EPIC Rig capabilities and limitations, regularly assessing and inspecting the EPIC Rig and its performance.


• Ensures service quality by demonstrating mechanical understanding of draw works brakes and the EPIC Rig and maintaining relationships with EPIC Rig personnel, immediate supervisors, company representatives, 3rd parties and the community with honesty, integrity, dignity, and respect.


• Establishes maintenance procedures, preventive maintenance programs and procedures for all repair and installation activities verifying that basic level of maintenance of on-site equipment is being performed.


• Performs and delivers accurate EPIC Rig inspections in a consistent and timely manner.


• Exercises clear and concise reporting of injuries and incidents related to unsafe work practices and safety hazards or that may result in additional mechanical failures.


• Participates, trains and takes a leadership role in all safety and maintenance programs, processes and requirements.


• Builds, develops, and manages operations team capable of carrying out needed service initiatives to the customer.


• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and management of the direct reporting employees


• Manages employee performance development and technical and non-technical training.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a combination of vocational education and maintenance experience in oil field services is required.


• 5+ years of experience in workover rigs leading a crew. Experience across multiple oil field service lines and locations is a plus.


• Advanced knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions and ability to guide others in safe practices.


• Solid experience in workover rig execution over multiple fleets, service delivery, P&L, and crew coordination.


• Proven experience of oil field equipment coordination and operational efficiency


• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to drive customer service delivery, with the safety of our employees as a priority.


• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and meet deadlines.


• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.


• Commitment to upholding high standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.