Technical Manager

slb media; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB seeks a Technical Manager to support safe, efficient, and reliable products and services. You will consult with operations, contribute to continuous improvement, promote new technology, and support risk management in your area of expertise.

You will stay current on new technologies, engage with professional societies, and contribute to technical publications while interfacing with universities and research organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the area of expertise throughout the Sales and Product and Service Delivery process.
• Assist as required with the development of technical job designs for PLs.
• Assist with identifying areas where new and cost effective techniques can be applied.
• Explore opportunities for value-added products and services.
• Consult with Design/Technical Engineer role as required to optimize the technical design.
• Assist in real-time incident response, recovery, and investigation as related to the area of expertise.
• Assist in evaluating technical viability and overall appraisal of tenders as related to the area of expertise.
• Remain current on new technologies.
• Maintain customer visibility through active participation in professional society activities and calls for papers.
• Understand the competition's technical offering.
• Participate in external technical societies and communities.
• Contribute, write and review technical publications.
• Engage with local universities, Customer institutes and research organizations.

Job description

The Technical Manager assists in delivery of safe, efficient, and reliable products and services to our customers. They consult with operations groups as needed to support the area of expertise. They also identify opportunities for continuous improvement of product and service delivery and formally communicate findings. The Technical Manager actively participates in promoting new technology and services offerings and supports the PL in risk management. They help to apply lessons learned to improve job design and execution as related to their area of expertise and provide real-time support to operations as required.

• Provide technical support in the area of expertise throughout the Sales and Product and Service Delivery process.
• Assist as required with the development of technical job designs for PLs.
• Assist with identifying areas where new and cost effective techniques can be applied.
• Explore opportunities for value-added products and services.
• Consult with Design/Technical Engineer role as required to optimize the technical design.
• Assist in real-time incident response, recovery, and investigation as related to the area of expertise.
• Assist in evaluating technical viability and overall appraisal of tenders as related to the area of expertise.
• Remain current on new technologies.
• Maintain customer visibility through active participation in professional society activities and calls for papers.
• Understand the competition's technical offering.
• Participate in external technical societies and communities.
• Contribute, write and review technical publications.
• Engage with local universities, Customer institutes and research organizations.

Ideally 5-10 years of direct experience with Demulsifier, Water Clarifier, PPD testing. etc.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.