Nathan Taylor
Summary
Seasoned Rig Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in operational leadership, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring smooth rig operations and team coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rig Manager
Savanna well servicing
Leduc, Alberta
05.2017 - Current
- Oversaw daily rig operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Led safety meetings and enforced safe work practices among crew members.
- Coordinated crew schedules and facilitated training to enhance team readiness.
- Streamlined processes in rig operations and maintenance to improve overall workflow.
- Maintained equipment and conducted regular inspections to ensure functionality.
- Addressed operational issues promptly to reduce project downtime.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and expectations.
- Resolved any conflicts between crew members or between crew members and management.
Relief operator and Relief Rig manager
Oil field
Leduc, AB
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Responded quickly to equipment malfunctions and implemented solutions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety standards and procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs of operations and equipment usage.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Understood safety and emergency procedures to maintain workplace safety.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Rig Manager
Precision drilling.
Lloydminster, Alberta
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Oversaw daily rig operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols to maintain operational integrity.
- Managed crew schedules and coordinated training to enhance team readiness and performance.
- Maintained equipment through regular inspections, ensuring optimal functionality and reducing downtime.
Education
Assumption JR / SR SCHOOL
Cold Lake, ABSkills
- Oilfield production equipment
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Hazard identification and mitigation
- Emergency response
- Operational efficiency
- Process improvement
- Crew management
- Client collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- While rig managing for CNRL our dedicated team went 3 years without a recordable injury.
Certification
- Have oil field required certificate for work
- Coil Tbg BOP
- Willing to complete all required training if selected.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Relief operator and Relief Rig manager
Oil field
08.2025 - 02.2026
Rig Manager
Savanna well servicing
05.2017 - Current
Rig Manager
Precision drilling.
06.2015 - 05.2017
Assumption JR / SR SCHOOL