What is a rig superintendent and how to become one

Key steps to become a rig superintendent

1. Explore rig superintendent education requirements

   Most common rig superintendent degrees

   High School Diploma

   45.7 %

   Associate

   17.1 %

   Bachelor's

   17.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific rig superintendent skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Cranes	33.51%
   Equipment Operators	18.87%
   Structural Steel	13.98%
   Competent Person	7.20%
   Ironworker	5.59%

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3. Complete relevant rig superintendent training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New rig superintendents learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a rig superintendent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real rig superintendent resumes.

4. Research rig superintendent duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the daily IADC drilling report and ensure the morning drilling report is correct.
   • Record daily drilling activities accurately in IADC reports while keeping accurate component tally.
   • BOP equipment in accordance with the requirements specify in the operating procedures.

5. Prepare your rig superintendent resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your rig superintendent resume.

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6. Apply for rig superintendent jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a rig superintendent job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams