Manager Service & Maintenance - (Technical Support Services)
Lead KDF’s Technical Support Services as Manager – Service & Maintenance and drive operational excellence, asset reliability, and team performance across engineering, maintenance, and compliance.
Why This Role?
We are looking for a Manager – Service & Maintenance (Technical Support Services) on behalf of our client, Kuwait Drilling Fluid (KDF).
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a well-established oilfield services organization. The selected candidate will oversee key technical divisions; engineering, maintenance, and asset integrity, ensuring operational reliability, efficiency, and compliance. You will play a pivotal role in driving KDF’s preventive maintenance strategy, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Why Apply For This Role?
- Lead and implement advanced preventive and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
- Influence technical and digital transformation strategies across multiple engineering functions.
- Collaborate closely with executive management to deliver long-term operational excellence.
- Be part of a respected organization known for innovation, quality, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute the Technical Support Services strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Drive operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma practices.
- Champion digital transformation and enterprise asset management platforms.
- Ensure systematic and compliant execution of engineering projects through strong governance.
- Provide expert leadership in design, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
- Oversee installation, commissioning, and optimization of new manufacturing units.
- Ensure technical compliance and high standards in all engineering projects.
- Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
- Lead equipment upgrades and modernization projects.
- Standardize maintenance practices to enhance uptime and cost efficiency.
- Oversee asset integrity in accordance with API, ISO, ASME, and OSHA standards.
- Implement risk-based inspection and lifecycle management programs.
- Strengthen technical compliance, HSE assurance, and sustainability initiatives.
- Lead and mentor technical teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee project prioritization, budgeting, and performance reporting to executive management.
- Represent the function in board-level reviews and audits.
What We’re Looking For in You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in engineering, maintenance, and asset integrity management.
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within industrial or oilfield environments.
- Expertise in SAP EAM, Maximo, or similar asset management systems.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred).
- Strong understanding of international standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven track record of leading digital and operational transformation initiatives.
What We Offer
- Salary: Tentatively 1,600–2,000 KWD (to be confirmed)
- Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Annual Air Ticket
- School Fees Support (200–300 KWD)
- 34 Days Paid Annual Leave
Why KDF?
KDF is a trusted oilfield service leader known for its technical depth, operational reliability, and sustainability-driven approach. Joining KDF means contributing to a company that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement in every aspect of its operations.
Application Process
We look forward to receiving your application! Once submitted, we will review it and consider your fit against other candidates in the process. We strive to ensure an efficient process, though there may occasionally be delays.
About Sperton
Sperton Germany is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Oil & Gas Industry
- Locations
- Kuwait City
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Kuwait
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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