Arun J

About Arun J

Dynamic and results-oriented Director of Operations with 20+ years of leadership…

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Entrion

   Jun 2018 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Provide technical and operational leadership for high-value clients, including NOV, Seadrill, Valaris, and TOI.Lead the design and implementation of project management frameworks, policies, and processes to standardize execution across teams.Oversee multiple project teams through Area Managers, ensuring performance excellence and on-time delivery.Manage project risks and financials, maintaining strong profitability while driving customer satisfaction.Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic clients, nurturing long-term relationships and representing the organization in key meetings, negotiations, and industry forums.Designed and implemented a Jira-based, client-focused software platform to improve operational tracking and responsiveness for clients such as NOV, Seadrill, and Valaris.Lead resource management and budgeting, aligning staffing and financial strategies with business priorities, while identifying opportunities for cost optimization and ensuring quality assurance. Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track functional success and inform executive reporting.Lead the Operations (OPS) organization, aligning sales with resource planning, managing P&L, and developing strategic customer accounts. Oversee talent acquisition and development, ensuring alignment with company values and fostering a high-performance culture.Achieved key client satisfaction targets, consistently maintaining Net Promoter Score (NPS)> 80%. Delivered Net Margin > 20% and sustained Resource Utilization > 80%, contributing to strong financial health and operational scalability.Manage vendor performance and compliance, ensuring quality and timely delivery of critical equipment through coordination with drilling and subsea manufacturers across Europe, Singapore, China, and North America.Represent clients in vendor negotiations and scheduling, ensuring adherence to project timelines and technical requirements.

Education

• Bharathiar University

  M.E

  2001 — 2002

• Bharathiar University

  B.E

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Offshore Drilling
• Instrumentation
• Subsea Engineering
• Drilling
• Commissioning
• Electricians
• Petroleum
• Offshore Operations
• Oil & Gas
• Oilfield
• Onshore
• Deepwater
• Preventive Maintenance
• Rig
• Oil/Gas
• Gas
• Inspection
• Maritime
• Air Compressors
• Plc
• Qhse
• Energy Industry
• Fpso
• Hydraulics
• Completion
• Pressure Vessels
• Offshore Oil & Gas
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Marine Engineering
• Pumps
• Bosiet
• Electrical Engineering
• Project Management
• Engineering
• Project Engineering
• Scada
• Dcs
• Automation
• Switchgear
• Onshore Operations