Operations Lead

AJYAL HR Solutions & Services; Muscat; On-site; OMR 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

AJYAL HR Solutions & Services in Muscat seeks an Operations Lead responsible for overseeing operations activities and leading processes related to gas operations and settlement. This role ensures compliance with contractual terms and enhances operational excellence.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's engineering degree, extensive experience in natural gas operations, and a strong understanding of Oman's gas network system.

The position involves leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder communications effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in engineering and natural gas operation.
• Deep understanding of Oman's gas network system and gas regulatory framework.
• Expertise in monitoring performance metrics and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead gas operations, including data validation, capacity booking, nominations, and settlement activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Transportation Code, Gas Supply Agreements, and customer requirements.
• Lead preparation of contract datasheets and annual gas nominations with stakeholders.

Skills

Gas operations management

Cross-functional leadership

Data validation

Cash flow analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering or economics/business (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective execution of operations activities under the VP of Operations. This includes leading processes related to expansion studies & optimizations, metering validation, gas sales/purchase agreement, gas operations & settlement, capacity booking, emergency management, and system development. Acting as a Senior Matter Expert, the Operations Lead ensures alignment with contractual terms, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence to meet end-user demand and optimize gas supply requirements. This role also involves team coaching and fostering collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.

Tasks and Responsibilities

General

• Lead gas operations, including data validation, capacity booking, nominations, balancing, and settlement activities.
• Ensure accurate gas accounting, invoicing, budget alignment, and cash flow management.
• Resolve operational discrepancies, drive process improvements, and support team development.

Network Expansion Studies and Optimization

• Lead technical and commercial assessments of network expansion projects with the TSO, including capacity, tariffs, CAPEX, and implementation plans.
• Conduct studies to optimize gas monetization, utilization, and value creation across the gas value chain.

Contract Datasheets and Gas Nominations

• Lead preparation of contract datasheets and annual gas nominations with the TSO, suppliers, and end‑users.
• Ensure compliance with the Transportation Code, Gas Supply Agreements, and customer requirements.

Metering Validation

• Oversee system mass balance reconciliations and validation of metered and invoiced quantities.
• Lead metering discrepancy investigations, dispute resolution, and approval of mismeasurement reports.
• Participate in metering verification and calibration activities.

New Gas Request Applications

• Evaluate new gas applications, considering technical requirements, economic impact, and energy transition objectives.
• Conduct due diligence, support gas allocation decisions, and facilitate execution of NGSAs.

Gas Sale/Purchase Agreements

• Support negotiation and execution of gas sale/purchase agreements with end‑users and suppliers.
• Lead commercial discussions on pricing, escalation mechanisms, gas quality, and supply profiles.

Gas Operations

• Oversee gas settlement, invoicing, nominations, capacity management, and imbalance resolution.
• Monitor contractual compliance, manage stakeholder communications, and enhance operational reporting and controls.

Emergency Management

• Lead stakeholder coordination during emergencies and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Develop and maintain emergency response and gas curtailment plans in collaboration with the TSO.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Master's degree in engineering, economics/ business or econometrics with above average academic grades (preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in engineering and natural gas operation.
• Deep understanding of Oman's gas network system, gas regulatory framework, and sector operations.
• Experience in the gas business includes gas conditioning, processing, transportation, extraction, fractioning, and liquification.
• Experience in engineering work including feasibility, concept engineering and FEED.
• Relevant experience in network operations considering factors such as product type, quantity, destination, and transportation mode.
• Expertise in monitoring performance metrics, data validation, cash flow analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive operational excellence in a complex regulatory environment.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.