Field Engineering Manager, South America

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and develop the Brazil Field Engineering team, including competency development, performance management, and resource planning. Oversee engineering execution and delivery for drilling equipment and pressure control system upgrades, ensuring work meets customer expectations and industry standards. Coordinate engineering project execution from planning through closeout, ensuring an optimal balance of quality, cost, and schedule. Provide technical guidance to engineers and field personnel, drawing on expertise in drilling and pressure control equipment. Collaborate with global Field Engineering teams to align regional execution with broader strategy. Support continuous improvement in engineering workflows, field support practices, and customer interface processes. Build relationships with regional customers, vendors, and partners to understand operational challenges and support long-term business growth and operational reliability. Ensure all engineering activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Support regional sales initiatives across South America through technical leadership and close collaboration with commercial teams during opportunity development and customer engagement. FACILITY / GROUP-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the Brazil Field Engineering organisation to achieve financial, operational, and customer support objectives. Forecast resource requirements and contribute to annual planning cycles. Provide clear technical and operational leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across Brazil’s offshore and onshore projects. Strengthen customer relationships through effective communication, proactive engagement, and timely issue resolution. Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and international engineering groups to support upgrades, modifications, and lifecycle services for customer assets. Drive efficiency and effectiveness across the team, ensuring reliable execution while maintaining a strong safety culture. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or related discipline). Significant professional experience working with drilling equipment or pressure control systems. Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams. Experience coordinating complex technical projects with customers and suppliers. Experience working with major drilling contractors or operators is an asset. Familiarity with industry regulations, technical standards, and certification requirements for drilling and pressure control systems. Experience supporting engineering activities in offshore drilling operations is advantageous. Proficiency with general business and engineering software environments. JOB REQUIREMENTS Ability to represent the organisation effectively during customer meetings and technical reviews. Willingness to travel within Brazil and internationally as required. Ability to lead in a multicultural, geographically dispersed environment. Capacity to operate across different time zones and collaborate effectively with leadership based in Europe and other global centres. Strong interpersonal skills for resolving issues, aligning stakeholders, and fostering collaboration across teams. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Strong ownership and accountability in delivering operational results. Clear and confident communication with technical and non-technical audiences. Skilled at prioritising work and making timely decisions under operational pressure. Effective at building trust, motivating teams, and navigating cross-cultural environments. Business-minded approach to balancing customer needs, cost control, and operational delivery. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Technical depth in drilling equipment and pressure control equipment, including operational principles, maintenance practices, and failure mechanisms. Ability to guide troubleshooting and technical investigations in the field, and translate field findings into actionable engineering recommendations and improvement plans. Understanding of engineering documentation, certification requirements, and industry standards (e.g., API, ISO). Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, service data, and equipment performance information. #J-18808-Ljbffr