ADNOC Operations Manager

EnerMech; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerMech is seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Cranes to lead the delivery of a major crane operations and maintenance contract in Abu Dhabi. You will have overall responsibility for safe, reliable and commercially effective delivery, guiding operations and maintenance teams, while maintaining a strong client relationship with ADNOC.

The role requires strong leadership of crane operations and maintenance, a solid background in safety-critical environments, and proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• Experience in cranes and lifting operations, with a track record of safe delivery.
• Experience in oil & gas, offshore or safety-critical environments.
• Proven ability to lead large operational and technical teams.
• Strong HSE, commercial and client-management capabilities.
• ADNOC and/or UAE experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead crane operations and maintenance activities across the contract.
• Manage operational and maintenance teams with strong HSE and performance standards.
• Ensure cranes and lifting equipment are operated, inspected and maintained to required standards.
• Manage contract KPIs, equipment availability and service delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with ADNOC stakeholders.
• Oversee manpower planning and deployment to meet requirements.
• Take responsibility for budgets, forecasting, cost control and contract P&L.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, reliability and performance.

Skills

cranes and lifting

crane operations

leading large teams

HSE

client management

ADNOC/UAE experience

degree or technical qualification

Education

Degree or technical qualification

Job description

EnerMech is a leading specialist engineering services company delivering integrated solutions across the energy and infrastructure sectors. With operations around the world, we support our customers with specialist technical expertise that improves safety, reliability and operational performance.

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager – Cranes to lead the delivery of a major crane operations and maintenance contract supporting operations in Abu Dhabi.

The Role

You will have overall responsibility for the safe, reliable and commercially effective delivery of the contract, leading the operations and maintenance teams and maintaining a strong relationship with the client.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all crane operations and maintenance activities across the contract.
• Manage operational and maintenance teams, ensuring strong HSE and performance standards.
• Ensure cranes and lifting equipment are operated, inspected and maintained to required standards.
• Manage contract KPIs, equipment availability and service delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with ADNOC stakeholders.
• Manage manpower planning and deployment to meet operational requirements.
• Take responsibility for budgets, forecasting, cost control and contract P&L.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, reliability and operational performance.

What We're Looking For

• Strong operations management experience within cranes and lifting.
• Demonstrable knowledge of crane operations and maintenance.
• Experience within oil & gas, offshore or a similar safety-critical environment.
• Experience leading large operational and technical teams.
• Strong HSE, commercial and client-management capability.
• ADNOC and/or UAE experience would be highly advantageous.
• Degree, technical qualification or equivalent relevant industry experience.

This is a key position within a major UAE operation and an excellent opportunity to join EnerMech's growing Lifting Solutions business.