Drilling & Projects Manager

Overview

Drilling & Project Manager

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

• Medical Coverage:
  Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance:
  Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays:
  Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Health and dependent care options

Full Time Salary

Exempt

The Drilling & Projects Manager is responsible for managing Fairweather’s direct support for exploration drilling, development drilling, well intervention, and capital projects. They are responsible for building, leading, and maintaining a team consisting of office-based project personnel as well as field-based supervisory and operations support personnel.

• Identify business opportunities to provide planning, design, project management, operational oversight, and operational support services to clients in Alaska with the potential to expand to other parts of the US.
• Support business development by securing contracts for Fairweather, LLC through client engagement, Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, and preparing Work Orders.
• Monitor department financial health by managing department budget, forecast, revenue, and expenses.
• Maintain oversight of client project statuses to ensure Fairweather delivers the highest level of support at all times.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) on department work products.
• Manage and develop technical and operational staff to support project-based work.
• Collaborate with other Fairweather Business Line Managers, such as Permitting & Regulatory, Medical, Science, and HSE, on projects that incorporate multiple business lines.
• Coordinate, monitor, and provide client’s direction to service providers and subcontractors working on Fairweather managed projects.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with all parties involved in project planning and execution including relevant regulatory oversight agencies.
• Maintain Fairweather’s HSE standards, provide safety leadership, and drive a zero-incident culture.

• Must be safety conscious and hold a high standard for HSE practices.
• Must be capable of self‑directing work.
• Must have a proven track record of meeting deadlines and executing projects within expected scope, schedule, and budget.
• Must be able to multi‑task and maintain oversight over multiple simultaneous operations in various stages of planning, execution, and close out.
• Must have a strong knowledge of and experience applying oil & gas industry best practices and regulations.
• An ideal candidate:
  • Is detail oriented
  • Has strong critical thinking skills
  • Is capable of reacting quickly to operational changes and developing alternative plans
  • Has excellent verbal and written communications skills including technical writing and group speaking.
  • Has experience directing large project teams

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent on the job experience.
• 10 years of drilling and completions experience.
• 3 years of Alaska Experience.
• 5 years of previous leadership experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Full-time position with regular business hours; availability for over‑time based on project timelines necessary.

Fairweather is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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