Fabio Silva

Chief Mechanic GDI at Gulf Drilling International

Fabio Silva has extensive work experience in the drilling industry. Fabio started their career in 1996 as a motorman at Figueira Pescas. Fabio then joined Noble Drilling in the same year as a Chief Mechanic, where they were responsible for the maintenance of marine, drilling, and mechanical equipment. Fabio held this position for 17 years and was also in charge of stock management and updating the maintenance system. In 2013, Silva joined Seadrill as a Chief Mechanic and later took on the role of Rig Electrician in 2014-2015. Since February 2022, they have been working as the Chief Mechanic at Gulf Drilling International.

Fabio Silva attended Escola Secundaria Dr Bernardino Machado from 1986 to 1991, where they studied Mechanical. Fabio then pursued further education at Escola maritima e de pescas - Forpescas from 1991 to 1994, specializing in Mecanica.

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Coimbra, Portugal

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Gulf Drilling International

On May 2004, Gulf Drilling International Limited (GDI) was established as the first onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling company in Qatar. GDI was formed as a joint venture between Qatar Petroleum (QP), Qatar’s national oil corporation, and Japan Drilling Co., Ltd. (JDC). In July 2007, QP acquired 25% shares of JDC, raising its ownership in GDI to 70%. In February of 2008, all shares of QP were transferred to Gulf International Services, Q.S.C. (GIS) which became a public shareholding company in May 2008 and is listed on the Doha Market.


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Doha, Qatar

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1,001-5,000

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