Area Manager BOP & Utilities

Fluor Corp; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 155,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corp in Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia, seeks an Area Manager – BOP & Utilities to lead the execution, construction, commissioning, and handover of all Balance of Plant and utility systems for a large metals recycling facility. You will coordinate EPC/EPCM contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant installations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, at least 15 years in heavy industrial settings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in heavy industrial, metals processing, recycling, minerals processing, or manufacturing facilities.
• Minimum 7 years in a supervisory, construction management, or area management role.
• Strong understanding of utility systems supporting continuous-process plants.
• Saudi Arabia experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOP and utility system execution, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Manage utility packages: electrical, air, cooling, process water, HVAC, and fire protection.
• Coordinate interfaces between utility systems and process plant operations.
• Oversee EPC/EPCM contractors and vendors per safety, quality, schedule, and project requirements.
• Drive construction planning and resourcing to meet milestones.
• Lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and testing for BOP and utilities.
• Monitor progress, budgets, forecasts, and risks; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, HSE standards for safe operations.
• Support operations readiness, procedures, training, and transition to operations.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams.

Job description

Area Manager BOP & Utilities

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Area Manager BOP & Utilities

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Posted

12 October 2026

Start date

06 October 2026

Salary Range

USD

50

• 50

per&nbpsHour

LocationSaudi Arabia

Job type Contract

Discipline Mining & Metals

Reference170489

Job Function Area Manager

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Client is looking Area Manager – BOP & Utilities

Project Type : Mining & Metals

Location: Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia

Requirements/Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in heavy industrial, metals processing, recycling, minerals processing, or manufacturing facilities.

• Minimum 7 years in a supervisory, construction management, or area management role.

• Strong understanding of utility systems supporting continuous-process plants.

• Saudi Arabia experience

Required Experience

• Experience delivering Balance of Plant and utility systems for metals, minerals, chemical, or recycling facilities.

• Proven background in commissioning and start-up of industrial processing plants.

• Experience managing EPC/EPCM contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong knowledge of plant utility operations and maintenance requirements.

• Experience working on large greenfield industrial projects preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution, construction, commissioning, and handover of all Balance of Plant (BOP) and utility systems for a large-scale metals recycling facility.

• Manage utility packages including electrical distribution, substations, compressed air, cooling water, process water, demineralized water, HVAC, and fire protection systems.

• Coordinate interfaces between utility systems and process plant operations to ensure seamless integration and reliable production support.

• Oversee EPC/EPCM contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and project requirements.

• Drive construction planning, resource allocation, and execution strategies to achieve project milestones and delivery objectives.

• Lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities for all utility and BOP facilities.

• Monitor project progress, budgets, forecasts, and risks, implementing corrective actions to maintain cost and schedule targets.

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, operational standards and HSE requirements, with a strong focus on safe plant operations.

• Support operational readiness activities, including procedure development, operator training, and successful transition to operations.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.