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Country Manager Wellsite Services

NOV


Job Location:

Dammam - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Description
  • Establish and maintain the highest standards of HSE performance across all Saudi Arabia operations.
  • Deliver profitable and sustainable business performance through effective P&L and working-capital management.
  • Ensure consistent service quality operational reliability and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop a capable accountable and motivated team with a strong pipeline of local talent.
  • Strengthen relationships with key clients and position NOV Wellsite Services as a trusted long-term partner.
  • Grow the business by expanding existing services introducing new product lines and pursuing new market opportunities.
  • Develop and execute the country strategy in line with NOV objectives and senior management direction.
  • Deliver profitable and sustainable performance across the Solids Control Waste Management and MPD businesses.
  • Grow each service line by strengthening existing operations introducing new solutions and developing new client opportunities.


Responsibilities
  • Lead the Solids Control Waste Management and Managed Pressure Drilling businesses in Saudi Arabia.
  • Ensure the highest HSE standards across field operations workshops facilities and transportation activities.
  • Maintain full accountability for country P&L performance budgeting forecasting profitability and cost control.
  • Manage working capital including receivables inventory asset utilization and unbilled revenue.
  • Ensure safe reliable and efficient service delivery in accordance with contractual and client requirements.
  • Maintain equipment readiness service quality and adequate operational resources.
  • Lead develop and motivate the country team by setting clear objectives and performance expectations.
  • Build local capabilities develop Saudi talent and maintain effective succession plans.
  • Develop and execute sales and business-development plans for each service line.
  • Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies products and services into the Saudi market.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and address operational or commercial concerns promptly.
  • Lead major tenders contract negotiations pricing reviews and commercial proposals.
  • Develop and implement the country strategy in line with NOV objectives and senior management direction.
  • Ensure compliance with NOV policies internal controls client standards and applicable Saudi regulations.
  • Monitor business and operational performance and implement corrective actions when required.


Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in engineering business administration or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in oilfield services including at least five years in a senior leadership role with P&L responsibility. Fifteen or more years of relevant experience is preferred.

  • Relevant operational or commercial experience in Solids Control Waste Management Managed Pressure Drilling or related drilling services.
  • Demonstrated experience managing P&L budgets forecasts working capital and business performance.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary operational technical and commercial teams.
  • Strong understanding of HSE leadership service quality and risk management within oilfield operations.
  • Experience developing sales strategies leading tenders negotiating contracts and growing service businesses.
  • Strong knowledge of the Saudi Arabian oil and gas market and its major clients.
  • Established ability to build productive relationships with clients suppliers partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong strategic planning decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English.
  • Arabic language capability is an advantage.
  • Willingness to travel regularly to client offices workshops and field locations across Saudi Arabia.



Required Experience:

Manager


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