Mechanical Superintendent Deep Drilling

We are seeking a Mechanical Superintendent Deep Drilling with extensive drilling equipment maintenance experience for our client in Kuwait.

Position Overview:
The Mechanical Superintendent Deep Drilling will oversee mechanical maintenance activities for deep drilling land rig operations ensuring equipment reliability maintenance efficiency and safe operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Management:

• Supervise maintenance and repair activities for all rig mechanical systems.
• Develop maintenance strategies and schedules to maximize equipment availability.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability improvement initiatives.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance programs are effectively executed.

Equipment Reliability:

• Lead troubleshooting and failure analysis activities.
• Coordinate major equipment overhauls and repairs.
• Ensure critical spare parts availability and inventory management.
• Support efforts to reduce non-productive time (NPT).

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with company HSE standards and maintenance procedures.
• Participate in audits inspections and incident investigations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.

Leadership:

• Supervise mechanical maintenance teams and contractors.
• Mentor and develop technical competencies within the team.
• Coordinate with Rig Managers OEMs and service providers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of drilling equipment maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
• Extensive experience supporting deep drilling land rigs (3000HP and above).
• Strong knowledge of drilling equipment maintenance and reliability practices.
• Experience using CMMS systems is preferred.