Operations Manager (testinginspection services)

Wtsenergy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Wtsenergy in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Industrial Division, driving operational excellence across testing, inspection and certification services in the UAE's oil & gas sector.

You will manage budgets and P&L, oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure ISO 17020 and HSE compliance, and develop strategies to meet KPIs while optimizing costs and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management or related field (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred).
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Industrial Division ensuring efficient delivery of inspection testing and QA/QC services.
• Manage client relationships with major EPC contractors operators and vendors in the UAE oil & gas market.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve business objectives KPIs and quality standards.
• Oversee resource allocation scheduling and performance management of inspection teams.
• Monitor compliance with ISO 17020 HSE and client-specific requirements.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets forecasts and operational reports; own the division's P&L performance and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Implement cost-control measures and maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Lead the preparation of proposals and bids (technical and commercial) ensuring alignment with client specifications and pricing strategy.
• Support business development initiatives market research and tender participation with senior management.

Skills

Operations management

Client management

Budgeting & P&L

Team leadership

QA/QC standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality Management

Job description

Job Description

Operations Manager (testing/inspection services)

Seeking a highly skilled Operations Manager to lead our Industrial Division driving operational excellence and delivering world-class Testing Inspection & Certification services across the UAEs oil & gas sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Industrial Division ensuring efficient delivery of inspection testing and quality-assurance services.
• Manage client relationships with major EPC contractors operators and vendors within the UAE oil & gas market.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve business objectives KPIs and quality standards.
• Oversee resource allocation scheduling and performance management of inspection teams.
• Monitor compliance with ISO 17020 HSE and client-specific requirements.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets forecasts and operational reports; own the divisions P&L performance and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Implement cost-control measures and continuously monitor expenditure to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Lead the preparation of proposals and bids (technical and commercial) ensuring alignment with client specifications pricing strategy and company policies.
• Support business development initiatives market research and tender participation in coordination with senior management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Management or related field (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in operations or management roles with reputable inspection / TIC (Testing Inspection & Certification) companies in the UAE oil & gas market.
• Strong knowledge of vendor inspection third-party inspection QA/QC and industry standards (ASME API AWS ISO).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare budgets analyze financial results manage P&L and optimize costs.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing technical & commercial proposals.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Excellent interpersonal negotiation and client-management skills.
• Fluency in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.

LOCATION: Abu Dhabi UAE

Required Experience:

Manager