Mechanical Superintendent - Deep Drilling

Client of Linked4HR; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 24,703 - 30,879; Full time

Job summary

Client of Linked4HR is looking for a Mechanical Superintendent Deep Drilling in Kuwait. The role involves overseeing maintenance activities for deep drilling land rig operations, ensuring equipment reliability and safe operations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of experience in drilling equipment maintenance, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role. Strong knowledge of HSE compliance and maintenance strategies is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and repair activities for all rig mechanical systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and failure analysis for equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE standards.

Skills

Drilling equipment maintenance

Mechanical systems supervision

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Superintendent Deep Drilling with extensive drilling equipment maintenance experience for our client in Kuwait. 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 executed.
• Equipment Reliability: Lead troubleshooting and failure analysis; coordinate major equipment overhauls and repairs; ensure critical spare parts availability and inventory management; support efforts to reduce non‑productive time (NPT).
• Compliance and 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.