TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Job Description : TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Work Location: Onshore (Middle East) Estimated Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 36 Months with extension Work Schedule : 10 hours per day / 5 days a week Monthly Salary: 25,000 USD plus other facilities ?Bachelor’s / Master's degree n Mechanical/ Marine Engineering with 25+ years in drilling or offshore engineering with Offshore jack?up drilling rigs, Onshore drilling rigs, High?spec drilling equipment's. Technical Competencies of Jack?up rig systems (mechanical, electrical, drilling, marine), Asset Integrity Management Systems (AIMS), OEM interface and lifecycle support, Classification society compliance (ABS, DNV, BV), Drilling automation and digital systems, Contract technical evaluation. ?The Technical Director is responsible for the overall technical governance, engineering excellence, maintenance, asset integrity, and operational reliability of GDI’s offshore jack?up rigs, onshore drilling rigs, lift boats, and accommodation units. This role ensures that all drilling assets operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance. ?Define and implement GDI’s technical strategy across offshore and onshore drilling assets. Establish and enforce engineering standards, technical policies, and procedures aligned with company and international best practices (API, ISO, IADC, IMO). Act as the technical authority for all drilling rigs and marine units. ?Ensure full asset integrity management for Offshore jack?up rigs, Land rigs, Lift boats and accommodation units. Oversee maintenance philosophies, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and lifecycle asset management. Approve major repair scopes, upgrades, life?extension programs, and rig reactivations. ?Lead all major engineering projects, including Rig upgrades and modifications, OEM system replacements. Automation and digital drilling initiatives, Rig acquisition or divestment technical due diligence ?Provide technical leadership for newbuilds, acquisitions, and integration of acquired fleets. ?Develop and control technical OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Tax?free salary with attractive allowances and benefits.

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