17/06/2026
WORKSHOP OPERATIONS MANAGER
WORKSHOP OPERATIONS MANAGER – DOWNHOLE TOOLS & MUD MOTORS "Libyan National Candidates"
A Company based in Tripoli, Libya seeks an experienced Workshop Operations Manager to lead our Tripoli Technical Facility, the operational core of our downhole tools maintenance and mud motor servicing capabilities. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with commercial interface responsibilities—you will directly support tender preparations, client technical meetings, and business development activities while ensuring our workshop delivers precision refurbishment services that meet international standards.
As we advance through our API/ISO certification roadmap, you will be instrumental in elevating our technical procedures, documentation systems, and quality protocols to achieve full industry accreditation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Operations & Workshop Leadership
Direct all maintenance, inspection, and repair activities for downhole tools including positive displacement mud motors, turbines, measurement-while-drilling (MWD) tools, and bottom-hole assembly components
Manage precision machining operations for tool refurbishment, spare parts manufacturing, and dimensional restoration
Oversee equipment inspection protocols: dimensional verification, non-destructive testing coordination, thread gauging, and performance testing
Ensure all workshop output adheres to API standards (API 7-1, 7-2 for drilling equipment) and OEM specifications for motor rebuilds
Maintain full equipment traceability through repair documentation, inspection records, and material certifications
Quality System Development & Certification Support
Lead implementation of documented operational procedures, maintenance protocols, and technical documentation systems in preparation for API and ISO certification audits
Establish calibration programs for inspection equipment, machining centers, and testing apparatus
Drive internal quality monitoring systems and corrective action processes
Coordinate with external auditors and certification bodies during gap analysis and compliance verification phases
Commercial & Client Interface
Serve as the technical authority in tender preparation: scope definition, methodology development, repair cost estimation, and technical proposal writing
Represent the workshop in client meetings with National Oil Company subsidiaries, international operators, and drilling contractors—presenting capabilities, discussing technical requirements, and negotiating service scopes
Support business development through technical capability demonstrations and facility tours for prospective clients
Translate client specifications into actionable workshop procedures and quality benchmarks
Team Development & Operational Excellence
Build, train, and supervise a team of technicians, machinists, and inspectors; develop national workforce technical competency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce turnaround times while maintaining precision standards
Manage workshop capacity planning, equipment utilization, and spare parts inventory
Enforce rigorous HSE standards and 5S workplace organization
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Requirement
Specification
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Petroleum Engineering
Experience
Minimum 10 years in oilfield equipment maintenance, with at least 5 years managing workshop operations specifically for downhole tools or drilling motors
Technical Expertise
Deep hands-on knowledge of PDM mud motors (Moineau principle), power sections, transmission assemblies, and bearing pack rebuilds; familiarity with leading OEMs (Weatherford, Baker Hughes, Schlumberger, NOV)
Standards Knowledge
Working knowledge of API 7-1/7-2, DS-1, and quality management principles; experience with certification processes preferred
Commercial Exposure
Proven experience participating in technical tender preparation and client presentations
CORE COMPETENCIES
Communication Excellence: Fluent English (written and verbal) mandatory for technical reporting, tender documentation, and international client interaction; professional Arabic for local stakeholder engagement
Technical Authority: Ability to articulate complex downhole tool mechanics, failure modes, and repair methodologies to both technical and non-technical audiences
Team Leadership: Proven success developing technical teams in workshop environments; commitment to knowledge transfer and national workforce development
Innovation Mindset: Track record of implementing process improvements, repair technique enhancements, or efficiency optimizations in maintenance operations
Pressure Performance: Demonstrated ability to deliver critical-path repairs under rig mobilization deadlines and emergency field requirements
Precision Focus: Obsessive attention to dimensional tolerances, torque specifications, and quality documentation—understanding that sub-standard refurbishment directly impacts drilling performance and safety
WORKING CONDITIONS
Full-time position based at Tripoli Technical Facility
Availability for client meetings across Libya and occasional field visits to operational sites
Flexibility for deadline-driven extended hours during tender submissions and critical repair campaigns
Location: Tripoli_/_طرابلس | Type: Full_Time_-_دوام_كامل | Category: Oil_&_Gas-النفط_والغاز, Oil_and_gas_-_النفط_والغاز, Oilfield_Services-خدمات_حقول_النفط
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