Production Manager (P&L, OCTG & Rotary Inspection) - Manufacture, Inspection & Repair Centre

Job Description

Operational Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day operations of the Abu Dhabi OCTG, Inspection and Machine Shop Repair Centre.
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and on-time delivery performance.
• Oversee OCTG manufacturing, rotary stem repair, and drill stem inspection operations.
• Optimize production planning, resource allocation, and asset utilization.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with NOV operational excellence standards. Financial & P&L Accountability
• P&L responsibility for the Manufacture/Repair Centre.
• Manage revenue, cost control, margin performance, and EBITDA delivery.
• Develop and execute annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Identify and execute cost reduction and margin enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure disciplined working capital management and asset efficiency.

Business Growth & Market Development

• Drive growth of the OCTG machine shop manufacturing business.
• Expand rotary stem component inspection and repair services across the region.
• Support commercial teams in identifying market opportunities and strengthening customer relationships.
• Align operational capability with regional business strategy and customer demand.

Technical Oversight

• Ensure technical excellence in all OCTG and rotary inspections and repair activities.
• Oversee drill stem inspection management processes and certification standards.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, inspection accuracy, and service reliability.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and develop a diverse, multi-cultural workforce.
• Develop a high-performance, accountable production team aligned with NOV values.
• Continued Implementation structured training and upskilling programs for inspection and machine shop personnel.
• Drive succession planning and leadership development within the facility

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Champion NOV’s HSE culture and ensure full compliance with company, customer, API, and regulatory standards.
• Promote a zero-incident culture across all production and inspection activities.
• Ensure adherence to NOV quality systems and operational procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing OCTG manufacturing and/or rotary stem repair production operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in drill stem inspection management.
• Proven experience managing departmental or business unit P&L performance.
• Strong leadership experience overseeing diverse operational teams.
• In-depth knowledge of OCTG, rotary equipment, inspection standards, and oilfield service operations.
• Experience operating within the Middle East Oil & Gas market.

Core Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Operational Excellence

• Technical Expertise (OCTG & Rotary Inspection)

• Customer Focus
• Continuous Improvement

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