Technical Drilling Manager

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Drilling Manager (office based in Kuwait) to lead and manage all technical aspects of drilling operations. Extensive background in Oil & Gas drilling practices, strong expertise in managing and maintaining drilling equipment, and a proven ability to lead teams to execute safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling activities is required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Management:
   
   • Plan, coordinate, and oversee drilling operations to ensure alignment with company objectives.
   • Monitor drilling performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.
   • Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for drilling activities.
   • Frequent travel to drilling sites and operational facilities is expected.
2. Equipment Management:
• Manage, maintain, and optimize drilling equipment to ensure operational readiness and reliability.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, maintenance schedules, and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment to improve operational performance.
3. Team Leadership:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of drilling engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Foster a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and technical guidance to team members.
4. Safety and Compliance:
• Ensure all drilling activities comply with local and international safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for drilling operations.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions as required.
5. Project Management:
• Develop and manage drilling budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including geologists, reservoir engineers, and project managers, to deliver successful drilling projects.
• Provide detailed technical reports and updates to stakeholders.
6. Strategic Planning:
• Develop and implement drilling strategies to meet long-term organizational goals.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiencies
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in Oil & Gas drilling operations, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive knowledge of Oil & Gas drilling practices, technologies, and equipment.
• Strong understanding of drilling fluids, well control, and directional drilling techniques.
• Proficiency in using drilling simulation software and other relevant tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale drilling projects.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic operational environments.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.