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Well Control - BOP Technician Maintenance Manager
Job in
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
Client of Linked4HR
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a Well Control BOP Technician Maintenance Manager Residential with deep drilling land rigs experience for our client in Kuwait
Position OverviewThe Well Control BOP Technician Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance inspection testing and reliability of Blowout Preventer BOP systems and associated well control equipment for deep drilling land rig operations in Kuwait
Key Responsibilities- BOP amp Well Control Equipment
- Lead all maintenance repair inspection testing and certification activities for BOP systems and well control equipment
- Ensure BOP stacks choke manifolds accumulator units hydraulic control systems and associated equipment remain fully operational
- Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Coordinate BOP pressure testing and function testing in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
- Troubleshoot mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electrical failures
- Ensure OEM maintenance recommendations are implemented
- Develop annual and quarterly maintenance strategies for drilling equipment
- Manage maintenance planning using CMMS
- Optimize equipment reliability and minimize non-productive time
- NPT Manage spare parts inventory and critical equipment availability
- Lead root cause failure analysis RCFA and corrective action implementation
- Control maintenance budgets and contractor performance
- Ensure compliance with company HSE standards and applicable regional regulations
- Promote a strong well control and process safety culture
- Maintain complete maintenance and certification records
- Participate in audits rig inspections and incident investigations
- Ensure emergency response readiness for well control equipment
- Supervise BOP technicians mechanics and maintenance personnel
- Mentor and develop technical competency within the maintenance team
- Coordinate with Rig Managers Tool pushers Drilling Superintendents OEMs and third-party service providers
- Foster effective collaboration within multicultural work environments
- Bachelor s Degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical Electrical Mechatronics or Petroleum Engineering
- Experience of 8 years of drilling equipment maintenance and BOP maintenance experience
- Minimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership or management role
- Extensive experience supporting deep drilling land rigs 3000HP HPHT and high-capacity drilling operations
- Demonstrated success leading maintenance teams in multicultural Middle East operations
- Strong working knowledge of international drilling standards and OEM maintenance practices
- Excellent understanding of well control equipment reliability and operational risk management
- Ability to minimize downtime while maintaining the highest safety standards
- Strong communication skills in English
- Current well control certification e g IWCF or IADC Well Sharp
- Strong knowledge of OEM BOP systems and control equipment
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems CMMS
- Candidates from Canada United States Europe Eastern Europe Australia China are preferred
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