Manager-Marine Operations & Maintenance

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai seeks an experienced maritime operations leader to drive strategic plans and oversee fleet operations and maintenance. You will manage schedules, contracts, and safety programs to ensure reliable, cost-efficient services across marine transport modes.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or Maritime Operations and 12+ years of relevant experience, with PMP, NEBOSH IGC, and CMRP certifications. UAE national only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Maritime Operations.
• 12+ years experience (14+ years if you hold a Bachelor's degree).
• Certifications: PMP, NEBOSH IGC, CMRP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic and operational plans for maritime transport operations and maintenance.
• Oversee fleet operations, scheduling, and maintenance to ensure asset lifecycle efficiency.
• Govern budgets, forecasts, and performance KPIs to improve safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with RTA quality, safety, and ethics standards across operations.

Skills

PMP

NEBOSH IGC

CMRP

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or Maritime Operations

12+ years experience (14+ with Bachelor's)

Job description

Job Purpose:

Manage the operation and maintenance of Dubai's maritime transport systems to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient services. Oversee fleet operations, scheduling, and fleet maintenance while ensuring compliance with RTA's quality, safety, and asset lifecycle standards. Drive service excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement across all marine transport modes.

Roles & Accountabilities:

Strategy

• Develop and lead the implementation of strategic and operational plans for maritime transport operations and maintenance aligned with RTA's objectives.
• Establish operational boundaries, technical standards, and performance KPIs to ensure safe and efficient asset utilization.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts for marine operations and maintenance, monitoring expenditures and recommending adjustments.
• Define goals, initiatives, and key performance indicators to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Develop contingency and emergency response plans to ensure continuity and sustainability of the maritime transport network.

Operations

• Oversee the implementation of marine transport operations and maintenance in line with optimal asset lifecycle strategies.
• Govern the preparation and management of daily operational schedules for marine services and adjust them per customer demand and strategic plans.
• Supervise the execution of operation and maintenance contracts, ensuring service providers meet technical and contractual specifications.
• Monitor and improve fleet utilization and operational efficiency through effective preventive maintenance programs.
• Review operational reports and analyze schedule performance to identify gaps and recommend improvement actions.
• Coordinate with authorities, developers, and stakeholders for operational planning, maintenance activities, and network expansion.
• Govern the drawing and approval of safe maritime routes and ensure their registration on navigational charts in coordination with concerned authorities.
• Manage the quality and safety of heritage operations, including crowd management and maintenance of stations and craft.
• Oversee evaluation of applications and issuance of permits for maritime transport activities in accordance with RTA regulations.
• Ensure readiness of all systems, monitor revenue collection processes, and maintain security and automation standards.
• Review audit of advertisements across terminals and marine assets to ensure compliance with RTA policies.

Product/Process Improvement

• Govern the preparation and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans to sustain asset readiness and optimize lifecycle performance.
• Oversee continuous development and improvement of maintenance methods and procedures to maximize resource utilization.
• Evaluate departmental reports and performance metrics to ensure operational risks are mitigated and process improvements executed.
• Manage workforce development, training, and job satisfaction initiatives to improve productivity and retention.
• Ensure compliance with RTA's Code of Ethics, quality, and HSE standards in all operational activities.

Physical Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based role with frequent field visits to ports, stations, and workshops for operational supervision and safety inspection.

Education:

• Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Maritime Operations

Experience:

• 12+ years in case of Master's degree (14+years in case of Bachelor's degree).

Qualification:

• Certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP), NEBOSH International General Certificate, Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).

Required Nationality:

UAE National Only.