Mechanical Lead - Drilling Technical Support

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<