Assistant Manager Coating Services

CASTOLIN EUTECTIC; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CASTOLIN EUTECTIC is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee sales and end-to-end execution of industrial coating projects across Saudi Arabia. The candidate will coordinate engineering, coating applications, and client interfaces from kickoff through final handover, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering and 8–10 years of GCC experience in coating project management. Fluent English; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years GCC experience in project management for coating or surface protection.
• Strong technical understanding of thermal spray and epoxy coating systems.
• Proven ability to manage client interfaces from kickoff to handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and project activities for industrial coating applications in Saudi Arabia.
• Coordinate schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery.
• Supervise site operations and ensure HSE, quality, and contract compliance.
• Prepare project documentation, ITPs, and close-out packages.
• Maintain client relationships with Aramco, SABIC, Petro Rabigh, and SEC.

Skills

Sales coordination

Project coordination

Client management

Technical coating knowledge

Scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Manager to oversee sales and end-to-end execution of industrial coating projects across Saudi Arabia The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of thermal spray and epoxy coating systems excellent project coordination capabilities and proven experience managing client interfaces from project kickoff through final completion This role demands close collaboration with clients such as Saudi Aramco SABIC Petro Rabigh and Saudi Electricity Company ensuring superior quality safety and timely delivery at every stage

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate sales and all project activities related to industrial coating applications ensuring adherence to technical specifications safety and quality standards Serve as primary point of contact for the client from initiating sales till project execution and handover Manage project schedules resource allocation and budget control to ensure on-time and within-scope completion Supervise site operations and coordinate with engineering procurement and coating application teams to align activities with contract requirements Oversee surface preparation coating application inspection and documentation processes in accordance with Aramco SABIC or EPC project standards Conduct progress review meetings with clients contractors and internal stakeholders Ensure field teams comply with all HSE and quality assurance protocols Prepare and maintain project documentation including method statements daily reports inspection test plans ITPs and close-out packages Identify potential risks or deviations propose corrective measures and communicate action plans to management and clients Support project invoicing variation claims and cost control processes through accurate progress tracking and reporting Contribute to post-project evaluations to drive continuous improvement in delivery excellence

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent field).8 10 years GCC experience in project management for coating, surface protection, or industrial maintenance projects in Saudi Arabia.Solid understanding of thermal spray coating, epoxy and engineered polymer coating, and surface preparation methods.Proven track record managing projects for major Saudi clients (Aramco, SABIC, Petro Rabigh, SEC, Ma aden, etc.).Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with hands-on site management experience.Proficiency in project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera) and technical documentation preparation.Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and deliver under tight deadlines.Fluent in English; Arabic communication skills are an advantage.Valid Saudi driving license and willingness to travel to job sites across the Kingdom.