One of our prestigious client a leading organization in the oil and gas industry based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is seeking a Technical Services Director
Responsibilities
- Establish and implement asset modification procedures to ensure standardized engineering practices are utilized.
- Define and measure the achievement of goals priorities and standards within the Technical Department.
- Develop and manage the budget resources and tools for the Engineering Maintenance and Marine departments.
- Create and maintain a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to provide standardized maintenance tasks incorporating best practices and ensuring continuous improvement for enhanced reliability and asset lifespan.
- Oversee the development and administration of a 5year rig inspection and maintenance plan.
- Offer strategic support and advice to operations and supply chain teams for annual maintenance and equipment purchase budgets.
- Contribute strategic input to the annual maintenance budget process.
- Manage compliance with regulatory and regional marine requirements and provide necessary support.
- Offer strategic guidance and recommendations to the project team when required.
- Communicate lessons learned and performance improvement opportunities to project teams for integration into new build processes.
- Oversee and manage major downtime and marinerelated incident investigations.
- Actively participate in incident investigations and manage corrective actions for the Technical Department.
- Lead standardization activities from a technical perspective and assist supply chain teams as required.
- Evaluate and implement suitable new technologies for rig operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering Marine Science or a related field.
Required Skills
- At least 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry including 5 years in managerial roles.
- Expertise in offshore design engineering maintenance and project management.
- Demonstrated effective leadership influencing and mentoring skills.
- Strong ability to motivate mentor and coach team members.
- Ability to work in a collaborative teamoriented environment.
- Proficiency in problemsolving and financial management.
- Competence in gathering analyzing and synthesizing data ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Physically capable of transport to offshore rigs via boat or helicopter.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including functions macros and data import/export).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
- Familiarity with document control systems and databases.