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Drilling Operations Manager Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Lead drilling operations, staff, budgets, schedules, safety, quality, and equipment planning to ... Manage safety, cost, schedule, and quality risks; resolve issues promptly. * Coordinate with ...

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Driller

Tampa, FL · On-site

$21.75 - $29.50/hr

Branch or Operations Manager JOB SUMMARY: The ideal candidate must have strong skills in ... Perform drilling services and well installations by operating and/or supporting drilling equipment ...

Drillers Assistant

Tampa, FL · On-site

$21.75 - $29.50/hr

Branch or Operations Manager JOB SUMMARY: The ideal candidate must have strong skills in ... Perform drilling services and well installations by operating and/or supporting drilling equipment ...

Driller

Lynn Haven, FL · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

Performs drilling operations, including borings and Geoprobe work * Operates Geoprobe equipment to ... Reports project-specific issues to the Project Manager or Supervisor * Performs routine maintenance ...

Driller

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$19.50 - $26.50/hr

Performs drilling operations, including borings and Geoprobe work * Operates Geoprobe equipment to ... Reports project-specific issues to the Project Manager or Supervisor * Performs routine maintenance ...

Assists with drilling operations, including borings and Geoprobe work * Locates boring positions in ... Reports project-specific issues to the Project Manager or Supervisor * Performs routine maintenance ...

Assists with drilling operations, including borings and Geoprobe work * Locates boring positions in ... Reports project-specific issues to the Project Manager or Supervisor * Performs routine maintenance ...

Assists with drilling operations, including borings and Geoprobe work * Locates boring positions in ... Reports project-specific issues to the Project Manager or Supervisor * Performs routine maintenance ...

Assists with drilling operations, including borings and Geoprobe work * Locates boring positions in ... Reports project-specific issues to the Project Manager or Supervisor * Performs routine maintenance ...

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How much do drilling operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for drilling operations manager in Florida is $47,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,600.00 and $57,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a drilling operations manager?

Drilling Operations Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating drilling activities in oil, gas, or geothermal extraction projects. They manage teams, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and work to optimize drilling efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These managers are also in charge of planning drilling operations, troubleshooting issues, and liaising with clients, engineers, and regulatory agencies. Their leadership ensures that drilling projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and according to industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a drilling operations manager?

To thrive as a Drilling Operations Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of drilling engineering, project management, HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards, and typically a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with drilling simulation software, rig management systems, and certifications like IWCF or Well Control are commonly required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you effectively manage teams and coordinate with stakeholders. These skills are vital for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling operations in challenging environments.

What are some common challenges faced by drilling operations managers, and how can they effectively address them?

Drilling Operations Managers often encounter challenges such as unexpected equipment failures, managing diverse teams in remote locations, and ensuring compliance with stringent safety and environmental regulations. To address these, they need to maintain clear communication channels, implement robust preventive maintenance programs, and foster a strong safety culture among their teams. Additionally, staying updated on industry best practices and investing in continuous training helps managers adapt to evolving technologies and regulatory requirements, ensuring smooth and efficient drilling operations.

What is the difference between Drilling Operations Manager vs Drilling Supervisor?

AspectDrilling Operations ManagerDrilling Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire drilling projects, manages teams, plans operations, and ensures safety and efficiencySupervises daily drilling activities, manages drill crews, and ensures operational tasks are completed safely
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or geology, with extensive industry experienceOften requires technical certifications and relevant field experience
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with site visits; strategic planning and managementOn-site supervision of drilling operations
Industry UsageCommonly used in oil and gas companies for high-level managementUsed in daily operational roles at drilling sites

The Drilling Operations Manager focuses on strategic oversight, planning, and management of drilling projects, while the Drilling Supervisor handles daily on-site operations and team supervision. Both roles require industry-specific knowledge, but the manager has a broader scope and higher-level responsibilities.

How do you become a drilling operations manager?

To become a drilling operations manager, individuals typically need a bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, or a related field, along with extensive experience in drilling operations. Progression often involves starting in entry-level roles such as drilling engineer or supervisor, gaining knowledge of drilling equipment and safety protocols, and obtaining relevant certifications like Well Control or HSE training. Strong leadership, technical skills, and understanding of industry regulations are essential for advancement to management positions.

What are the most commonly searched types of Drilling Operations jobs in Florida?

The most popular types of Drilling Operations jobs in Florida are:

What cities in Florida are hiring for Drilling Operations Manager jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Drilling Operations Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Drilling Operations Manager job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,420 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Drilling & Boring Crew Supervisor | Field Drilling Operations & Safety Compliance [PCBOCC0042041]

New Port Richey, FL • On-site

ProSidian Consulting
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training • 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices.  ProSidian provides Enterprise Service Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | and Human Capital.  We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of Global Professionals to complete engagements for public/private companies, defense and civilian government agencies, and non-profit organizations.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise and target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency). They are also aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of Industry Sector Groups, including but not limited to -- Sector Groups including but not limited to Consumer Products, Services, And Retail | Defense And Military | Education And Academia | Emergency Services | Energy, Infrastructure, And Environment | Financial Services | Food And Agriculture | Foreign Aid / Technical Assistance | Government And Public Services | Healthcare And Life Sciences | Industrial And Commercial | Manufacturing And Operations | National Security & Intelligence | Non-Profit | Professional Services | Real Estate And Hospitality | Technology, Media, And Telecommunications | Transport And Logistics | etc.  Learn More About ProSidian: www.ProSidian.com

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Drilling & Boring Crew Supervisor  | Field Drilling Operations & Safety Compliance [PCBOCC0042041] for Program Support on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Technical Element located CONUS - Pasco County Across The South East  Region supporting Pasco County in enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability of its water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems through comprehensive engineering, planning, environmental, and digital transformation services..

Seeking Drilling & Boring Crew Supervisor candidates with relevant Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure Sector Clients such as PCBOCC.  This as a Technical Element or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Field Drilling Operations & Safety Compliance Functional Area Professional - Geotechnical Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Geotechnical (Drilling & Boring Crew Supervisor ) in the Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure Industry Sector focusing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as Pasco County Board of County Commissioners (PCBOCC) | Pasco County Utilities Generally Located In CONUS - Pasco County and across the South East  Region (Of Country/World).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Drilling & Boring Crew Supervisor  | Field Drilling Operations & Safety Compliance [PCBOCC0042041]

  • Supervise field crews during drilling and boring operations for site investigations.; Ensure safety, production quality, and compliance with drilling protocols.; Coordinate logistics, equipment maintenance, and sampling collection.
Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Drilling & Boring Crew Supervisor  | Field Drilling Operations & Safety Compliance [PCBOCC0042041] (PCBOCC0042041) Candidates:

  • Field certification or technical training in geotechnical or construction drilling.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

  • 7+ years in field drilling with supervisory experience; OSHA 30 preferred.

Skills Required

  • Drill rig operation, soil sampling, safety protocols, field documentation, rig maintenance.

Competencies Required

  • Field leadership, reliability, safety enforcement, mechanical aptitude.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

  • Liaise with geologists and engineers for boring locations and sampling instructions.
  • Train junior crew members and enforce operational safety standards.

Other Details

  • Supports geotechnical investigations and aligns with project goals in Category 7.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - the ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with intelligent, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are essential to ProSidian Consulting.  At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance.  We are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare.  Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for Full-Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.  The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and dental benefits.  Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees.  A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you.  The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in their life.  These benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs are premium-only plans (POPs) that offer eligible employees a complete Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to succeed financially.  Therefore, we offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy daily.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, Security Clearance is required for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, performance incentives are associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis.  You determine your projected costs for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you can elect supplemental life insurance.  D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, Vietnam era, or another eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has pledged to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"-success while doing things the right way. Pride comes from the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

For Easy Application, Use Our Career Site Located On Http://Www.ProSidian.Com/ Or Send Your Resume, Bios, And Salary Expectations / Rates To Careers @ ProSidian.Com & Recruiter @ ProSidian.Com

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH THE REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.

Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your e-mail.  Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, total compensation package, employment history, and educational credentials.

Risk Management | Compliance | Business Processes | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital


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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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