Director of Engineering | Wellhead Specialist | Edmonton | $180k–220k USD + Full Relocation | Middle East Experience Valued

The Company

Our client is a leading global provider of oilfield equipment, specializing in wellhead, gate valve, and production flow technologies. They are known for their engineering excellence, innovative approach, and commitment to delivering solutions that meet complex technical and customer requirements worldwide. They are seeking a strategic engineering leader to drive innovation, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across their organization.

The Role

They are looking for a Director of Engineering to provide strategic leadership and oversight for their engineering operations. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep wellhead experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across domestic and international projects. They offer full relocation support for the right candidate. A Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.) designation is highly valued, and experience in the Middle East is considered an asset. The role comes with a competitive budgeted compensation of $180,000 – $220,000 USD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering; advanced degrees (Master’s or MBA) are highly regarded.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience in wellhead systems, gate valves, or pressure control equipment, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven wellhead expertise is essential.
• Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng.) designation is highly advantageous.
• Experience in international markets, particularly the Middle East, is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME, ISO).
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of interacting with global clients and internal teams at all levels.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical strategies into operational plans.
• Proficiency in engineering tools, project management software, and modern digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the engineering organization, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the complete product lifecycle for wellhead, gate valve, and production flow technologies, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and customer specifications.
• Serve as a key technical liaison between executive leadership and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Service to solve technical challenges, streamline processes, and ensure aligned priorities.
• Implement and refine engineering KPIs, SOPs, and process controls to drive operational excellence.
• Support business development with technical insight and solution-oriented guidance.
• Introduce emerging technologies and process improvements to maintain competitive advantage.
• Ensure engineering practices meet regional and international project requirements, adapting where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Engineering, R&D, and Aftermarket Services to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Actively contribute to strategic planning and execution at the corporate level.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation within the $180,000 – $220,000 USD range.
• Full relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact, global projects in a technically challenging environment.
• Profit sharing and comprehensive benefits package.
• Entrepreneurial culture with strong growth and professional development opportunities.

Apply Today

If you have extensive wellhead experience, a PE/P.Eng. designation, and a proven track record of leading engineering teams in high-stakes environments, they want to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role with full relocation support, a competitive salary, and the chance to shape the future of a global oilfield equipment leader. Submit your application today to be considered.

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