Senior Drilling Project Manager (Mechanical & Hydraulics)

Allstar Recruitment Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstar Recruitment Group seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large mechanical engineering projects in the oil and gas sector in Western Australia. The role requires hands-on design, multi-disciplinary coordination and a focus on safety and quality.

You will manage client relationships, develop proposals, and oversee site work when required. A strong background in drilling equipment and jack-up or semi-submersible rigs is highly valued; Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years postgraduate mechanical engineering experience, preferably in oil & gas.
• Mechanical engineering design experience.
• Hydraulics and control systems expertise.
• Experience with lifting systems and mechanical components.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop business proposals and commercial acumen.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site if required.
• Knowledge of jack-up and semi-sub drilling rigs.
• Experience with drilling equipment/operations.
• Residency rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior project management for mechanical engineering projects in oil & gas.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across design, fabrication and commissioning.
• Develop and respond to client proposals and business opportunities.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance throughout projects.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders and manage site work when required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Oil & gas experience

Project management

Hydraulics

Control systems

Lifting systems

Communication

Business development

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Safety & quality

Site work readiness

Jack-up/semi-sub drilling rigs

Drilling equipment/operations

Mandarin language (bonus)

Commercial proposals

Job description

Allstar Recruitment Group seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large mechanical engineering projects in the oil and gas sector in Western Australia. The role requires hands-on design, multi-disciplinary coordination and a focus on safety and quality.

You will manage client relationships, develop proposals, and oversee site work when required. A strong background in drilling equipment and jack-up or semi-submersible rigs is highly valued; Mandarin language skills are a plus.