Director, Technical Operations & Reliability

Antal International Network; United Arab Emirates; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial entity seeks a Director of Technical Support responsible for enhancing operational excellence and reliability. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of leadership experience in technical operations within large-scale manufacturing environments. Key tasks include leading technical teams, optimizing maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, all aimed at fostering a high-performance culture.

Benefits

Family status

Bonus

Qualifications

• 15+ years in technical operations leadership, preferably in large-scale industrial/manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop technical teams, including engineering, utilities, and production support.
• Oversee Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), Focused Improvement (FI), and Daily Direction Setting (DDS) systems.
• Ensure compliance with equipment standards, technical specifications, and global best practices.
• Manage utilities systems to deliver sustainable, efficient operations.
• Develop the organization’s technical capability through structured training and mentoring.

Skills

Deep expertise in maintenance systems Integrated Work System (IWS)

Strong knowledge of utilities and equipment standards

Proven track record in cost optimization and reliability improvement

Leadership in technical team development and organizational capability building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent

Tools

SAP PM or equivalent CMMS

Job description

A leading industrial entity seeks a Director of Technical Support responsible for enhancing operational excellence and reliability. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of leadership experience in technical operations within large-scale manufacturing environments. Key tasks include leading technical teams, optimizing maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, all aimed at fostering a high-performance culture.