About this role
<p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Grey Wolf International has established operations in Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a strong reputation for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable drilling services for our customers. Our people are skilled and well trained, and our operations are supported by robust systems that have been developed, tested and proven over several decades of worldwide operations. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Project Engineer applies knowledge, experience, and training into the tendering, design and development of new Major Capital Projects/Rig Upgrades. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span>CULTURE:</span> </strong><br><span>Grey Wolf International promotes a strong safety culture through our "Target Zero" initiative, emphasizing employee well-being and environmental responsibility. We support career growth through robust training and development, encouraging innovation and collaboration. With competitive benefits, a casual work environment, generous time-off policies, and a culture grounded in respect and integrity, we create a workplace where people feel empowered and valued.</span><span> </span> </span></p> <p><strong>DAY IN THE LIFE: </strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare project plans including manufacturing strategy, schedules, budgets, and technical documents for tenders</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborating with appropriate departments to develop business cases for new rig opportunities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Performing technical & financial GAP analysis of technical proposals versus tender or contractual documents </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Developing, reviewing, evaluating, and recommending improvements to equipment and practices</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensuring compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitoring project plans and performing routine inspection of production schedules </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Review and approve quotation packages & facilitate procurement of drilling rig equipment </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Responsible for customer and executive progress reporting</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Responsible for answering and clarifying technical design questions from equipment manufacturers</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate, review, and approve third party drilling rig equipment designs</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="list-style-type:disc">WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:</span> </strong></p> <ol> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Mechanical Engineering Degree</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">7 years or more direct work experience with drilling rigs, drilling components and drilling equipment design</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficiency with AutoCAD</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with SAP, Inventor, Ansys and Safi is an asset.</span></li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working in a GCC country is preferred.</span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif">***This is a residential, non-rotational role based in Kuwait.***</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p>