Technical Supervisor - Khobar📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Technical Supervisor for its operations in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for ensuring that complex projects, materials, and processes meet stringent safety codes, industry standards, and contract specifications. The role operates in adherence to the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, the BV Code of Ethics, and the BV Group policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections and audits of onshore and offshore drilling units to verify compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor and inspect API-regulated equipment, including derricks/masts (API 4G), hoisting tools (API 8C), drilling machinery (API 7K), and blow-out preventer systems (API 16A/16C).
• Evaluate the functionality of pressure control equipment and verify the integrity of well control barriers.
• Generate detailed inspection reports, accurately identifying non-conformances.
• Recommend corrective actions to enhance reliability and safety in operations.
• Implement and monitor compliance with ISO 9001 standards throughout inspection processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, Marine, or Metallurgical/Materials Engineering.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in rig inspection, drilling equipment integrity, and onshore/offshore rig audits.
• Possession of an IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification, with a Supervisor level being preferred.
• OPITO-approved BOSIET/FOET certification for offshore operations is required.
• Demonstrated awareness or certification in API equipment/rig standards, specifically API 4G, 7K, 8C, and 16A/16C.
• Awareness of ISO 9001 standards is highly advantageous.

Required Skills

• Expertise in rig inspection, drilling equipment integrity, and onshore/offshore rig audits.
• Proficiency in ensuring compliance with safety codes, industry standards, and contract specifications.
• Ability to evaluate pressure control equipment functionality and verify well control barriers integrity.
• Skilled in generating detailed inspection reports, identifying non-conformances, and recommending corrective actions.
• Knowledge of API standards including API 4G, API 8C, API 7K, and API 16A/16C.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards.
• Well control certifications such as IWCF or IADC.
• Offshore safety certifications including BOSIET/FOET.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant fields.