Operations Manager

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

Job summary

Ener Mech is seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Cranes to lead a major crane operations and maintenance contract based in Abu Dhabi. You will be accountable for safe, reliable, and commercially effective delivery, guiding both operations and maintenance teams and maintaining strong client relationships with ADNOC stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership in cranes and lifting, deep knowledge of crane operations and maintenance, and experience in oil & gas or similar

Qualifications

• Experience in crane operations and maintenance.
• Strong leadership of large operational teams.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental standards in high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead crane operations and maintenance across the contract.
• Manage operational teams and ensure safety, reliability and performance.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, cost control and contract P&L.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ADNOC stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety and operational performance.

Skills

Crane operations

Team leadership

HSE awareness

Client management

Lifting expertise

Education

Degree / Technical qualification

Job description

Ener Mech is a leading specialist engineering services company delivering integrated solutions across the energy and infrastructure sectors. With operations around the world, we support our customers with specialist technical expertise that improves safety, reliability and operational performance. We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager - Cranes to lead the delivery of a major crane operations and maintenance contract supporting operations in Abu Dhabi.

The Role

You will have overall responsibility for the safe, reliable and commercially effective delivery of the contract, leading the operations and maintenance teams and maintaining a strong relationship with the client.

• Lead all crane operations and maintenance activities across the contract
• Manage operational and maintenance teams, ensuring strong HSE and performance standards
• Ensure cranes and lifting equipment are operated, inspected and maintained to required standards
• Manage contract KPIs, equipment availability and service delivery
• Maintain strong relationships with ADNOC stakeholders
• Manage manpower planning and deployment to meet operational requirements
• Take responsibility for budgets, forecasting, cost control and contract P&L
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, reliability and operational performance

What We're Looking For

• Strong operations management experience within cranes and lifting
• Demonstrable knowledge of crane operations and maintenance
• Experience within oil & gas, offshore or a similar safety-critical environment
• Experience leading large operational and technical teams
• Strong HSE, commercial and client-management capability
• ADNOC and/or UAE experience would be highly advantageous
• Degree, technical qualification or equivalent relevant industry experience

This is a key position within a major UAE operation and an excellent opportunity to join Ener Mech's growing Lifting Solutions business.