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How much do oil rig manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for oil rig manager in Kansas is $54,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,200.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Oil Rig Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oil Rig Manager, you need extensive experience in drilling operations, strong leadership abilities, and typically a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with drilling management software, safety compliance systems, and certifications such as IWCF or NEBOSH are commonly required. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills help manage crews and respond to critical situations. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations in a high-risk environment.

What are some common challenges Oil Rig Managers face in coordinating teams on offshore rigs?

Oil Rig Managers often encounter challenges such as managing diverse teams working long shifts in remote locations, ensuring clear communication across language and cultural barriers, and maintaining rigorous safety standards under pressure. They must also adapt to rapidly changing weather and operational conditions, which require quick decision-making and strong leadership. Building trust and morale within the team is essential to maintaining productivity and a safe working environment.

What does an Oil Rig Manager do?

An Oil Rig Manager, also known as a rig superintendent or toolpusher, oversees the operations and crew on an oil drilling rig. They are responsible for ensuring that drilling activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations. Their duties include coordinating with engineers and geologists, managing equipment and supplies, supervising personnel, and handling emergencies. Oil Rig Managers also maintain detailed records and reports of drilling progress and safety incidents.
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Infographic showing various Oil Rig Manager job openings in Kansas as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 11% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,716 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

H2S Field Technician - Permian Basin Area

Total Safety Us

El Dorado, KS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Total Safety is looking for aH2S Technician to join their safety conscious team! The H2S Tech operates and maintains the Gas Detection Systems and Breathing Air Safety Equipment at a land or offshore based drilling rig or production platform where there is a potential for or an anticipated release. 

About Total Safety

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Essential Duties:  

  • Assist in Rigging Gas Detection Systems 
  • Assist in operation and maintenance gas detection systems and breathing air safety equipment 
  • Calibrates gas detection 
  • Complete daily, weekly and monthly checks on equipment 
  • Fit testing of customer’s personnel 
  • Inspect and service cooling & shower trailers 
  • Must be able to work safely and follow all TS & Customer policies and procedures 
  • Completes all Total Safety and Customer documentation associated with assigned tasks in a timely and accurate manner. This includes all inspection and repair documents, job cost billable expenses and time sheets. 
  • Ensures that all Cascade Air Banks are charged and online. Ensures that all 5, 10 and/or 30 minutes SCBA’s (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) are functional and fully charged.   
  • Ensures operability of both Electric & Diesel Air Compressors. Ensures that proper maintenance including air purification cartridge changes, oil changes and other filter changes have been performed and documented. Performs scheduled air quality checks. 
  • Performs other functions and may cross-train as part of training and development. 
  • Assist others in facility with inspection, cleaning, servicing, reassembling and testing shop equipment, SCBA’s, manifolds, regulators, hoses and other safety equipment.  
  • May stock shelves with clean, tested and ready to use equipment and pull, stage, and load equipment for jobs. 
  • Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition. 
  • Maintains ongoing effort to keep equipment clean and respiration masks sanitized. 
  • Maintains running inventory of location and availability of safety equipment. 
  • Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer. 
  • Assist others as needed. 

Skills and Experience:  

  • 3 – 6 months’ H2S and/or Upstream experience. 
  • Successfully complete H2S Academy Training to include but not limited to H2S Training, SAFE GULF or SAFE LAND.  
  • First aid responder training preferred.   
  • State and OSHA regulations training.  
  • Customer Service skills training.   
  • Trained to complete site inspections using SMART Inspections program.    

Working Environment:  

  • Shop, indoor and outdoor industrial environments.    
  • May be frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration.    
  • Works in customer environment.   
  • May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, and traffic.   
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

Educational Requirements:  

High School diploma or GED  

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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