Demo

Drilling Operations Manager

TechnipFMC plc
Odessa, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Job Purpose

Hiring for a Drilling Operations Manager in Odessa, TX to manage all drilling related operational activities including field and shop operations. Scope to include drilling / wellhead shop assembly, tooling department, and all field related activities. Prioritize activities and allocate resources across the field and shop to ensure quality, error-free products and services to customers while meeting safety, operational and financial goals. Responsible for the on-time delivery of products and services to both internal and external customers. Responsible for developing staff, recognizing high-potential employees, and optimizing workforce shifts to provide appropriate, cost-effective coverage for all required services.

As the energy architects, we offer you opportunities to bring your energy to the future of our industry. We believe in innovation, creativity, and growth, and provide careers in which your personal development will power the evolution of the energy industry. You'll be part of a global collaborative culture that's driving change in the energy environment and caring for all our futures.

Job Description

  • Manages overall drilling and wellhead operations under general guidance from geomarket VP to develop and implement strategic plans to align with geomarket and business objectives and corporate initiatives.
  • Understand and communicate Permian objectives to team, driving results of the organization's performance against these objectives, interpret customer standards and requirements, removes constraints and resolve unusual and or nonrecurring problems.
  • Enforces the standards of performance for field and shop activities set by the geomarket VP.
  • Partners with the sales organization in the sales, service, and distribution efforts of the base.
  • Responsible for scheduling, staffing, approving time and participating in investigations as needed.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement within Permian operations and partner with appropriate support functions to coordinate implementation.
  • Ensure that all shop and field activities are performed in accordance with the strictest standards of quality to prevent non-conformances and quality escapes to customers.
  • Manages all field and shop operational resources and allocates appropriately to maximize capacity utilization.
  • Tracks technician utilization and works to minimize nonproductive time.
  • Enforces Duty of Care across the organization at leadership and operator level.

You are meant for this job if :

  • Bachelor's degree preferred and 5 years supervisory and industry experience.
  • Valid driver's license and passport.
  • Must be able and willing to travel and possibly relocate.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be effective in building relationships with internal and external customers.
  • PC skills with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software and the ability to optimize the use of technology and systems to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
  • Must have strong understanding of performance metrics and financial reports.
  • Must be customer focused
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Strong analytical skills
  • In depth comprehension of S&OP concepts and processes.
  • Working knowledge of SAP
  • What We Offer :

  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical / Vision / Dental

  • 401K Match
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Competitive Pay
  • Career Growth and Global Opportunities
  • Skills

    Analysis and Problem Solving

    Synergi / SAP System and Application

    Management of Financial Resources

    Leadership Competencies

    Adopt a Growth Mindset

    Create Inclusive Culture

    Drive Accountability

    Embrace Innovation

    Empowers and Develops

    Lead with Authenticity and Courage

    Lead with a Lean Mindset

    Problem Solving

    Take Data Driven Decisions

    Take a Global Perspective

    Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture.

    TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

    Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

    Follow us on LinkedIn for company updates.

    Date posted : Feb 7, 2025

    Requisition number : 11546

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Drilling Operations Manager?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Drilling Operations Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $137,659 - $185,818
    Income Estimation: 
    $203,513 - $291,759
    Income Estimation: 
    $157,066 - $200,252
    Income Estimation: 
    $219,423 - $248,819
    Income Estimation: 
    $219,423 - $248,819
    Income Estimation: 
    $280,031 - $485,657
    Income Estimation: 
    $115,103 - $147,076
    Income Estimation: 
    $157,066 - $200,252
    Income Estimation: 
    $90,932 - $119,676
    Income Estimation: 
    $115,103 - $147,076
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at TechnipFMC plc

    TechnipFMC plc
    Hired Organization Address Houston, TX Full Time
    Job Purpose This position is an intermediate level position where the Engineer is expected to be able to complete work w...
    TechnipFMC plc
    Hired Organization Address Houston, TX Intern
    Job Purpose Working closely with the Architecture and Engineering team and the wider Information Security team to assist...
    TechnipFMC plc
    Hired Organization Address Davis, CA Full Time
    Job Purpose The HSE Manager is responsible for managing health, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance for the ...
    TechnipFMC plc
    Hired Organization Address Houston, TX Intern
    Job Purpose TechnipFMC is more than a global leader in the energy industry - we're a leader with a vision. We're working...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Drilling Operations Manager jobs in the Odessa, TX area that may be a better fit.

    Rig Manager, Drilling

    Savanna Energy Services Corp, Odessa, TX

    Engineering Manager - Drilling

    Shield Pressure Control, Midland, TX

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!