Technical Manager

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee all technical aspects of water and wastewater treatment projects. Responsibilities include managing engineering teams, preparing technical bids, and ensuring project deliverables meet standards. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in the related fields and must possess excellent communication and project management skills. This is a full-time position based in Abu Dhabi with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience, mostly in refining petrochemicals or oil & gas industries.
• Solid understanding of water treatment technologies and water chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Prepare bids and cost estimations for projects.
• Lead development of process designs and ensure quality standards.
• Oversee project execution and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Client facing skills

Strong written and oral communication (English)

Understanding of process engineering fundamentals

Ability to prioritize workload across multiple projects

Team coordination skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Relevant software knowledge for Engineering SOW

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of water and wastewater treatment projects from tendering/proposal development through to detailed engineering design and support during site execution. The role involves managing a team of engineers coordinating with clients consultants and vendors and ensuring project deliverables meet technical standards and timelines. This position demands strong technical expertise leadership and project management skills with a solid foundation in process engineering and detailed engineering for water and wastewater treatment systems. Experience in EPC projects shall be considered as added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret project specifications/tender documents drawings and requirements to prepare comprehensive Techno-commercial bids along with cost estimation for water and wastewater treatment projects includes EPC projects in coordination with EPC Proposal Team.
• Develop preliminary process designs perform basic calculations at the tendering stage.
• Collaborate with the sales and business development team to understand client needs and align proposal strategy and present technical proposals to clients addressing queries and modifications as needed.
• Lead the development of process design including PFD P&ID run projections mass and energy balance and equipment sizing for water and wastewater treatment systems e.g. desalination BWRO ultrafiltration STP ETP Dialysis RO etc).
• Ensure detailed engineering documents such as drawings specifications and material submittals meet client requirements industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical electrical civil and instrumentation engineers to ensure cohesive and integrated project designs.
• Oversee the project execution phase ensuring projects are implemented according to the design schedule and quality standards.
• Support site teams by resolving technical queries troubleshooting process-related issues and ensuring design modifications are effectively communicated.
• Perform site visits for project assessments installation verifications and quality inspections.
• Liaise with subcontractors vendors and other third parties to ensure timely and accurate completion of project deliverables.
• Provide on-site technical guidance for process start-up commissioning and performance testing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards regulatory requirements and safety protocols for all engineering activities.
• Develop documentation such as operation & maintenance manuals and process control documentation.
• Serve as the main point of contact for technical inquiries from clients consultants and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineer or relevant. Relevant experience in Water & Wastewater Technology sector.
• Have a minimum of 10 years experience with the majority spent working in refining petrochemicals or oil & gas industries.
• Relevant software knowledge for Engineering SOW for Water & Wastewater

Additional Information:

• Must have a solid understanding of water treatment technologies and water chemistry as pertained to industrial wastewater and process water treatment.
• Experience in suspended and dissolved solid removal (softening filtration ion exchange reverse osmosis and evaporation) and disinfection (chlorination and ozonation).

Skills

• Must have client facing skills.
• Strong written and oral communication (English) skills.
• Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals.
• Must be able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines across multiple projects.
• Must be able to coordinate with team members in other offices.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time