Director, Global Enterprise & Rig Technology Operations
Core
Lead global operation, reliability, and security of technology infrastructure for drilling rigs and enterprise services, ensuring connectivity and uptime for critical drilling operations.
Role type
Director, Global Infrastructure & Rig Technology Operations
Builds
Rig connectivity, network operations, datacenter/cloud/hosting services, and rig technology platforms for H&P's global drilling fleet.
Domain
Oil & Gas / Drilling / Industrial IT Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise infrastructure operations, Cloud platforms (Azure, OCI, GCP), Network engineering, Rig/OT environment knowledge, People leadership, Incident management, Vendor management, Budget stewardship
Preferred skills
Drilling industry experience, OT/Industrial IT experience, Post-merger integration experience
Technologies
Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, GCP, NextGen Rig Network (NGRN), FlexRig, T-Series rigs
Responsibilities
Define and execute global operating model for enterprise and rig technology services; Lead 24x7 follow-the-sun operations across US, UK, and India; Ensure reliable rig connectivity and network operations worldwide; Own datacenter, cloud, and hosting operations including capacity planning; Lead major infrastructure initiatives and post-merger integration; Manage MSPs and strategic vendors; Lead global multi-site team of managers and engineers; Serve as primary leader during major technology incidents.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight