Water Operations Manager

confidential; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management firm in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced operations manager to oversee daily operations at water supply and treatment facilities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in water operations and project management. Strong leadership and client relationship management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in water operations and project management.
• Strong knowledge of water networks, pumping stations, and treatment plants.
• Solid understanding of HSE standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of water supply and treatment facilities.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and schedules efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Lead and mentor operations teams to achieve performance targets.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders.

Skills

Water operations management

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or related field).


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in water operations and project management.


• Strong knowledge of water networks, pumping stations, and treatment plants (RO, STP, WTP).


• Proven ability to manage large-scale operations & maintenance contracts.


• Solid understanding of HSE standards and regulatory compliance.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of water supply and treatment facilities.


• Manage project resources, budgets, and schedules efficiently.


• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards.


• Lead and mentor operations teams to achieve performance targets.


• Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.


• Monitor operational KPIs and prepare regular reports for management.