Publiée 13 juin 2026
Mechanical Lead - Drilling Technical Support
Dixstone
Paris, Île-de-France 75017, France
CDI
Mechanical Lead - Drilling Technical Support
About the job
The Mechanical Lead is a senior member of the HQ Maintenance Technical Support team at Dixstone, providing centralised mechanical engineering expertise to the operational fleet. This role partners directly with rig-based maintenance teams, drilling supervisors, and equipment vendors to ensure reliable performance of drilling, hoisting, circulation, and well-control systems across the fleet.
Dixstone operates a fleet of jackups, platform and land drilling rigs across West and Central Africa. The Mechanical Lead drives equipment reliability, standardizes maintenance practices fleet-wide, and supports continuous improvement initiatives - from major equipment overhauls and rig moves to root-cause investigations and CMMS optimization. This position offers the opportunity to shape the technical backbone of the fleet and influence long-term asset integrity strategy.
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for drilling, hoisting, circulation, and BOP equipment across the fleet
• Lead failure investigations and root-cause analyses; drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve reliability
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to rig maintenance teams; deploy to site for critical issues, commissioning, and major repairs
• Maintain hydraulic power units, circuits, and control systems; monitor fluid condition and system performance fleet-wide
• Support rig moves and commissioning activities; verify mechanical systems readiness for drilling operations
• Manage critical spare parts strategy in coordination with supply chain; ensure availability and optimize stock levels
• Review and approve work scopes, technical proposals, and deliverables for third-party mechanical service contractors
• Maintain mechanical drawings, OEM documentation, and Dixstone procedures; update standards based on lessons learned
• Generate mechanical KPIs and reliability reports; identify trends and recommend fleet-wide improvements
Qualifications
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• 15+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance within drilling operations, including time in rig-based supervisory roles (Chief Mechanic/Mechanical Supervisor/Hydraulic Tech and Maintenance Supervisor)
• Hands-on experience across major drilling OEMs (NOV, Aker MH, Varco, Canrig, Bentec, Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, or equivalent)
• Strong hydraulic systems expertise - BOP control units, top drives, BOP HPUs, riser tensioners
• Knowledge of API standards, reliability-centred maintenance principles, and HSE frameworks in drilling operations
• Proficiency in CMMS platforms (Maximo, MM Fusion, AMOS, SAP, or equivalent).
• Offshore medical and survival certifications as required
• Fluent English communication skills; French is a strong advantage given fleet operating regions
Department Drilling Locations Paris
About the job
The Mechanical Lead is a senior member of the HQ Maintenance Technical Support team at Dixstone, providing centralised mechanical engineering expertise to the operational fleet. This role partners directly with rig-based maintenance teams, drilling supervisors, and equipment vendors to ensure reliable performance of drilling, hoisting, circulation, and well-control systems across the fleet.
Dixstone operates a fleet of jackups, platform and land drilling rigs across West and Central Africa. The Mechanical Lead drives equipment reliability, standardizes maintenance practices fleet-wide, and supports continuous improvement initiatives - from major equipment overhauls and rig moves to root-cause investigations and CMMS optimization. This position offers the opportunity to shape the technical backbone of the fleet and influence long-term asset integrity strategy.
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for drilling, hoisting, circulation, and BOP equipment across the fleet
• Lead failure investigations and root-cause analyses; drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve reliability
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to rig maintenance teams; deploy to site for critical issues, commissioning, and major repairs
• Maintain hydraulic power units, circuits, and control systems; monitor fluid condition and system performance fleet-wide
• Support rig moves and commissioning activities; verify mechanical systems readiness for drilling operations
• Manage critical spare parts strategy in coordination with supply chain; ensure availability and optimize stock levels
• Review and approve work scopes, technical proposals, and deliverables for third-party mechanical service contractors
• Maintain mechanical drawings, OEM documentation, and Dixstone procedures; update standards based on lessons learned
• Generate mechanical KPIs and reliability reports; identify trends and recommend fleet-wide improvements
Qualifications
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• 15+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance within drilling operations, including time in rig-based supervisory roles (Chief Mechanic/Mechanical Supervisor/Hydraulic Tech and Maintenance Supervisor)
• Hands-on experience across major drilling OEMs (NOV, Aker MH, Varco, Canrig, Bentec, Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, or equivalent)
• Strong hydraulic systems expertise - BOP control units, top drives, BOP HPUs, riser tensioners
• Knowledge of API standards, reliability-centred maintenance principles, and HSE frameworks in drilling operations
• Proficiency in CMMS platforms (Maximo, MM Fusion, AMOS, SAP, or equivalent).
• Offshore medical and survival certifications as required
• Fluent English communication skills; French is a strong advantage given fleet operating regions
Department Drilling Locations Paris
