Director : Engineering Ports and Terminals - SSA Region

DP World; Dubai; On-site; USD 202,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking a Director of Engineering for its Ports and Terminals in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on developing and implementing engineering strategies while ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. Candidates should have a Master's in Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in container terminal operations. This position provides a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience within container terminal operations.
• Detailed knowledge of Port & ICD Equipment.
• Proficient in Lean and Reliability approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional engineering strategy.
• Ensure implementation of safety and quality processes.
• Drive automation and process integration.

Skills

Strong relationship management skills

Ability to communicate in multicultural environment

Analytical thinking

Excellent presentation skills

Knowledge of Safety, Environmental and Security

Education

MSc in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

POWER BI

Job description

Director : Engineering Ports and Terminals - SSA Region

Director : Engineering Ports and Terminals - SSA Region

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Develop, direct and implement Company’s regional engineering strategy in line with HO direction. Direct and share company’s policies, standards and best practices in SSA region to ensure correct communication and collaboration. Ensure implementation of processes and procedures that are cost efficient and with due regard for safety, quality and productivity. Guide and support Business Units with the procurement of Strategic Equipment.

Ensuring and monitoring the main KPIs performance for main port equipment (QCs, RTGs, MHCs, Spreaders, RS, ECHs, ITVs, FLs and power stations) and review utilization, availability, reliability, MMBF etc.

Promote and drive equipment automation and processes integration with TOS and other systems across all departments.

Ensure standardization of processes and develop engineering planning skills in all BUs to improve efficiency.

Assist BUs to have and maintain CAPEX and OPEX budgets.

Organize and conduct engineering / operational assessments of Business Units to ensure standardization of structures.

Help accomplish objectives by bringing a systematic approach to analyse and improve the effectiveness of the engineering. Provide an objective quality assurance to bring added value and provide for continuous improvement of DP World’s Business Units.

Direct BUs to follow best practices, green port solutions, Lean and Reliability approaches for Engineering activities. Promote DP World’s decarbonisation strategy in the region in alignment with GOE.

Provide technical support for BUs during expansions and new equipment’s purchasing.

Participate in new takeovers and due diligence activities and provide technical feedback

The Job is focused on the following pillars :

• Aligned objectives
• Long term strategic view
• Transparent and consistent decision making
• Risk-driven decision from a position of knowledge

Key Performance Areas :

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

Implement and support the Reliability Framework for core terminal equipment in the BU’s to achieve a state-of-the-art fleet of equipment that supports reliable and safe operations.

Develop innovation culture driven by example.

Innovate and looking for new technologies based on BU requirements and challenges by evaluating the technical feasibility to increase port efficiency and productivity through systems and technologies, working closely with Engineering, Operations, and IT.

Foster a regional culture of reducing waste without destroying value and be a key player in implementing Lean thinking and acting.

Ensuring the quality of data from BUs in GEAR, MAXIMO, POWER BI and DATA LAKE and updated on time automatically correctly.

Drive fit for purpose Engineering information, based on both lagging and leading KPI’s. Drive the installation, roll-out and process standardization through Maximo align with Global Engineering.

Support the long-term planning of the business units.

Support and develop Engineering Risk Registers in all business Units, following Global Standard.

Own Engineering Safety.

Ensuring best practices, availability of SOPs, equipment breakdowns analysis and spare parts availability.

Create, generate, plan, review update, organise and manage the internal assessment plans which fulfil the responsibility of the terminals, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs.

Involvement in the establishing of processes that represent the most effective way of achieving DP World’s engineering objectives.

Generate assessment reporting for the region and business unit. Meet regularly with DP World Senior management to ensure strategy and vision is assured and aligned with best business practise.

Share best practice :

Share company’s policies, standards and best practices and system solutions via weekly and monthly calls, direct communication with BUs and during annual regional meeting.

Ensure implementation of processes and procedures that are cost efficient and with due regard for safety, quality and productivity.

Help to keep BUs up to date about the latest technologies in our industry.

Emphasise testing new technologies and innovations to improve safety and machine’s performance.

Job Context

DP world needs to ensure terminals work up to a minimum operational standard and to ensure the terminals work in the most efficient manner, therefore standards audits and Business process improvement audits are conducted.

Writing, publishing and communicating policies, procedures and best practices to be communicated to other business units by means of modern media. Communication across the portfolio is a fundamental part of the daily activity.

Occasionally business units that face unexpected difficulty, system migration or start-ups need specific hands on interim management this involves significant travel.

The build up a documented set of standards and guidelines for the various modes of operation.

Multicultural working environments with basic utilities missing. Deployments all around the SSA region will required 20% of the time out side home.

Qualifications Required :

MSc in Engineering

Experience and Skills Required :

Minimum 7 years’ experience within container terminal operations with a keen interest in best business practices and process improvement.

Detailed knowledge of Port & ICD Equipment ( QCs, RTGs, MHCs, Spreaders, RS, ECHs , ITVs , FLs and power stations).

Knowledge of equipment automation.

In depth knowledge of container terminals organization, engineering, resource planning, procedures, business processes, budgeting and related financial controls.

Knowledge of Safety, Environmental and Security and how they relate to terminal.

Analytical thinking towards successful process continuous improvement and procedures.

LEAN six sigma knowledge.

Innovative and critical thinking.

Excellent presentation skills, can persuade people and explain complex matters with ease.

Ability to communicate in multicultural environment from blue collars to executive management.

Strong relationship management skills, ability to convince people.

Ability to deliver staff training when required.

Capable and hands on to swiftly build or analyse large Excel files and financial models.

Capable of writing well-structured reports and business models.

Showing interest to grow and eager to develop.

Ability to evolve and understand the diversity among the regions.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DP World by 2x

Get notified about new Director of Engineering jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates .

Director of Software Engineering (DSE001)

Multi-Property Director of Engineering(MH Jaddaf, MEA Creek)

Vice President - Engineering Line Maintenance (Outstations)

Software Engineering Manager - Sustaining Engineering

Luxury Real Estate Project Assistant Vice President (Engineering)

Head of Operations - Exhibition and Conference

Manager - Engineering - Jumeirah Wild Wadi

Head of Technology / Tech Lead - Digital Assets

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates $202,500.00-$270,000.00 17 hours ago

Senior Manager Piping & Layout Engineering (Regional Discipline Manager)

Engineer - Crisis Management & Business Continuity

Engineer - Crisis Management & Business Continuity

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

J-18808-Ljbffr