General Manager - Kuwait

at  Precision Drilling Corporation

The General Manager is responsible for business management, direction, and control of the Kuwait Entity in accordance with the procedures and policies set forth by Precision Drilling Corporation. This includes accountability for the overall business by developing strategies to achieve company goals, obtaining the resources to achieve goals, and managing ongoing processes in accordance with legislation and HSE directives. The General Manager is critical to maintaining the client relationship by ensuring both compliance with client requirements and company standards.
The General Manager provides leadership and direction to the multi-disciplinary team of Finance, Supply Chain, HSE, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Government Relations ensuring the integration of strategic plans within all areas of Drilling Operations.
Job Responsibilities include:

Financial Management:

• Responsible for maximizing financial results of the operation including profit & loss, fixed assets, inventory, and receivables
• Establish forecast revenues and profits in accordance with prescribed guidelines and ensure effective teamwork to meet and exceed approved targets
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies for purchase orders, work orders, and other financial SOX duties
• Assist Finance with the preparation of the country budget and make recommendations to the Vice President. Verify costs by business cases and detailed cost and margin evaluation
• Assist in preparing annual capital and operating budgets including maintenance budgets and proposals for capital expenditure
• Manage operating expenses by controlling costs in all areas including salaries & and wages, employee performance and productivity, and communications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Petroleum/Natural Gas/Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a BA in business (preferred)
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant international oilfield experience
• A minimum of 3 years GCC experience within Senior Management
• PMP Certified
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with support groups, including Finance, Legal, and Human Resources

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Native or Advanced language fluency in a second language (speak-read-write)
• Must be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to lead by example
• Strong knowledge of fiscal management and responsibility, business finance, capital funding, contracts, and partnerships
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
• Excellent teamwork and team-building skills
• Proven systematic and organized approach to multitasking
• Sound leadership, staff management, and teambuilding skills
• Computer literate, including effective working skills in MS Word, Excel, SAP, and e-mail
• Ability to adapt to and learn new software
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability

• Ensure proper maintenance and troubleshooting and all maintenance procedures are in compliance through the implementation of a preventative maintenance program
• Ensure all equipment-tracking procedures are followed and accurate
• Manage and oversee the utilization of resources across the organization to minimize NPT
• Ensure the Company’s PM program is utilized routinely and effectively
• Liaise with OEMs to ensure up-to-date technologies, systems, and product bulletins are available and utilized to ensure optimized performance for our rigs
• Ensure that full root cause analyses are carried out on major equipment events and that effective mitigating measures are shared across our fleet and ensure that all corrective measures are implemented
• Propose and implement equipment/system modifications and improvements
• Provides project management skills managing all aspects of support for maintenance and capital projects
• Oversees and directs rig moves in collaboration with Operations Management
• Manages all Country Supply Chain & Logistic functions compliant with Grey Wolf Operating procedures and processes in accordance with requirements