Move Overview
Identify rig, current well, destination well, move window, key contractors, and critical path.
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Plan safe rig-down, transport, route control, rig-up, and readiness checks for land rig moves
Use this template to plan safe rig-down, transport, route control, rig-up, and readiness checks for land rig moves.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Oil & Gas |
| Owner | [Team or owner] |
| Version | [Version number] |
| Effective Date | [Date] |
| Review Cycle | [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based] |
| Status | [Draft / In Review / Approved] |
Identify rig, current well, destination well, move window, key contractors, and critical path.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Document route survey, bridge limits, permits, escorts, staging areas, and community restrictions.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
List safe shutdown, mast lowering, equipment breakdown, load order, and isolation checks.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Define load securement, convoy spacing, speed limits, weather triggers, and communication.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Describe pad acceptance, equipment placement, mast raising, utility connections, and alignment.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Cover lifting, dropped objects, traffic, fatigue, spill response, and emergency contacts.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
State pre-spud inspection, BOP installation, pressure tests, and acceptance signoff. Use practical field logistics and safety-critical verification points.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.
| Role | Name | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparer | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
| Reviewer | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
| Approver | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
Template Structure
Use this oil & gas template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.
Identify rig, current well, destination well, move window, key contractors, and critical path.
Document route survey, bridge limits, permits, escorts, staging areas, and community restrictions.
List safe shutdown, mast lowering, equipment breakdown, load order, and isolation checks.
Define load securement, convoy spacing, speed limits, weather triggers, and communication.
Describe pad acceptance, equipment placement, mast raising, utility connections, and alignment.
Cover lifting, dropped objects, traffic, fatigue, spill response, and emergency contacts.
State pre-spud inspection, BOP installation, pressure tests, and acceptance signoff. Use practical field logistics and safety-critical verification points.
Write a rig move plan for oil and gas land operations. Structure with these Markdown sections:
Identify rig, current well, destination well, move window, key contractors, and critical path.
Document route survey, bridge limits, permits, escorts, staging areas, and community restrictions.
List safe shutdown, mast lowering, equipment breakdown, load order, and isolation checks.
Define load securement, convoy spacing, speed limits, weather triggers, and communication.
Describe pad acceptance, equipment placement, mast raising, utility connections, and alignment.
Cover lifting, dropped objects, traffic, fatigue, spill response, and emergency contacts.
State pre-spud inspection, BOP installation, pressure tests, and acceptance signoff.
Use practical field logistics and safety-critical verification points.
Move Rig 18 from NR-21 to Mesa-7 between 2026-05-12 and 2026-05-14.
Use County Road 6 with police escort for mast substructure loads. Bridge B-14 limit is 42 tons.
Convoy speed limit is 35 mph on gravel roads and 15 mph inside lease roads.
Pre-spud checklist must be signed after BOP nippling up and pressure test acceptance.
Record a walkthrough, training session, or process demonstration. Docsie AI turns it into structured documentation using this template as the starting framework.
Use the template manually, or let Docsie generate the first draft from source footage.
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Template FAQ
Common questions about using and generating a rig Move Plan.
Q: What is a rig Move Plan?
A: A rig Move Plan is a structured document for plan safe rig-down, transport, route control, rig-up, and readiness checks for land rig moves.
Q: Can I download this rig Move Plan as Word or PDF?
A: Yes. This page includes free downloads in DOCX, PDF, and Markdown formats so you can edit, share, or import the template into your documentation system.
Q: Can Docsie generate this from a video?
A: Yes. Upload a process walkthrough, training recording, or screen capture to Docsie, then use this template structure to generate a first draft automatically.