Operations Manager Cranes

EnerMech Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerMech Ltd. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager Cranes to lead a major crane operations and maintenance contract in Abu Dhabi. You will ensure safe, reliable, and commercially effective delivery, guiding operations and maintenance teams and sustaining a strong client relationship.

Key responsibilities include overseeing all crane activities, managing budgets and P&L, and driving continuous improvement in safety, reliability and performance within a safety‑critical UAE environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading crane operations and maintenance in oil & gas or safety-critical environments.
• Strong HSE leadership and client-management capabilities.
• Degree or equivalent industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead crane operations and maintenance activities across the contract.
• Manage operations and maintenance teams with emphasis on HSE and performance.
• Ensure cranes and lifting equipment are operated, inspected and maintained to required standards.
• Manage contract KPIs, equipment availability and service delivery.

Skills

Crane operations

Lifting equipment maintenance

HSE management

Client management

Budgeting & P&L

Leadership of large teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field

Job description

EnerMech 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.

Key responsibilities include

• 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 amp 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 EnerMech's growing Lifting Solutions business.