Automation Operations & Maintenance Leader

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks an experienced Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead automated cargo handling, parking and warehouse systems. You will ensure maximum system availability, safety and service quality while driving profitability and customer satisfaction.

You will manage multi-site operations, guide engineers and technicians, review KPIs, maintain ISO standards, and implement predictive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize uptime and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with management exposure.
• 10+ years in industrial automation or material handling.
• Experience managing AMC and service teams in UAE/GCC.
• Strong leadership and contract-management skills.
• UAE driving license an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and maintenance across client sites.
• Ensure preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance per contracts.
• Maximize uptime and equipment reliability while minimizing downtime.
• Ensure SLA, KPI compliance and contractual obligations.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and manage emergencies.
• Conduct RCA for major failures and monitor MTBF/MTTR.
• Review technical reports and approve corrective actions.
• Lead engineers, supervisors, technicians and subcontractors.
• Manage budgets, spare parts and AMC proposals.
• Ensure HSEQ compliance with UAE regulations and ISO standards.
• Prepare monthly operational reports and present to management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Technical problem-solving

Customer relationship management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Decision-making

Planning

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

PLC/SCADA

SCADA/HMI

CMMS/ERP

WMS

Job description

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks an experienced Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead automated cargo handling, parking and warehouse systems. You will ensure maximum system availability, safety and service quality while driving profitability and customer satisfaction.

You will manage multi-site operations, guide engineers and technicians, review KPIs, maintain ISO standards, and implement predictive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize uptime and cost efficiency.