Director, Controls and Automation

The Director, Controls & Automation will lead product development and technical teams to execute the Company’s strategic vision in delivering best-in-class drilling and power systems automation on our fleet of drilling rigs. The position will manage teams in the Controls & Automation department responsible for developing, testing, deploying, supporting, enhancing, and marketing a comprehensive suite of automation applications. In addition, the Director, Controls & Automation will partner with various internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, operations, technical services, marketing, and customer groups.

The ideal candidate will have experience in upstream operations to effectively prioritize and direct development scopes of work, while also managing highly technical teams including control system engineers and data scientists. This role requires a collaborative, goal-oriented and solution-based approach to successfully manage a wide range of assigned critical projects while meeting time sensitive objectives. The successful candidate will set high standards of performance for themselves, their direct reports, their projects, and maintain a professional demeanor in written and verbal communications.

This position will work under the direction of the Sr. Vice President of Technology & Engineering.

Detailed Description:

product development

team responsible for:

technical

development and quality assurance

team responsible for:

sustaining support

team responsible for:

Job Requirements:

Demonstrated ability in the following leadership competencies:

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Travel:

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Up to 25%

Additional Details:

This position requires the person to be able to work in a time sensitive, high visible role and regularly travel as needed to support business units and to visit work sites. It may also require extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) during variable hours. Variable work hours include hours worked on the weekend, on holidays, and hours to travel within and outside of the assigned region. The Director must work with an emphasis on planning, multitasking, and prioritization to maximize efficiency of the team. Must be able to work closely with others and manage customer interaction in a professional manner. Ability to safely navigate work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, working at heights, etc., during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather) and while utilizing designated personal protective equipment (PPE).