Direct Reduction Plant Director - Operations & Safety Leader

Credo Talent Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Credo Talent Solutions seeks a Director to lead the Direct Reduction Plant (DRP) operations for its UAE client, overseeing production, maintenance and safety to meet production objectives.

The role requires implementing annual operating plans, optimising DRP processes, and guiding DRP teams while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance, including a strong safety culture. English fluency required; Arabic preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering (ideally with specialised training in Operations Management).
• 10–15 years in manufacturing and management within the steel industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior managerial position in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in primary production within a Direct Reduction Plant.
• Fluent English; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, secure approval for and implement the annual DRP operating plan, policies and procedures.
• Advise all levels of the business on DRP matters to optimise production capability.
• Lead DRP production, maintenance and support teams — set objectives, manage performance, coach and develop staff.
• Define the optimum organisation structure for the DRP department.
• Recruit, train, appraise and develop DRP employees and supervisors.
• Direct resource planning and allocation; oversee DRP processes, controls and work instructions.
• Personally resolve critical technical and production issues to minimise downtime.
• Lead technical development of plant equipment and processes.
• Maintain a robust quality management system and product quality control, including nuclear-grade quality assurance (NQA) compliance.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and external agencies.
• Implement a systematic maintenance approach that maximises plant availability.
• Establish systems capturing maintenance cost per equipment to drive predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and operating plans; identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Recommend the DRP capital expenditure plan and lead ongoing asset condition and compliance reviews.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure EHS compliance across employees and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Plant management

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering degree

Operations Management training

MBA or MS in Engineering/Operations

Job description

Credo Talent Solutions seeks a Director to lead the Direct Reduction Plant (DRP) operations for its UAE client, overseeing production, maintenance and safety to meet production objectives.

The role requires implementing annual operating plans, optimising DRP processes, and guiding DRP teams while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance, including a strong safety culture. English fluency required; Arabic preferred.