373 Director Of Operations jobs in Dubai

Implementing successful Supply Chain Finance and SME model in the bank. Dedicated IT Application Analyst for facilitating requirement gathering and analysis functional specifications data analysis for ADIB and manage projects liaise with customers to understand the business requirements tracking of customer issues and periodical management detailed requirements from business users for large scale projects and/or enhancements to existing with IT infrastructure teams departmental SMEs and Project teams to ensure that business requirements are met within a software and document business requirements for projects change requests vendor service level and quality and direct in conjunction with the respective Systems Analysts / Programmers or the analysis of business requirements development of functional and program specifications relational database design programming testing implementation and documentation for the Cash Management between project and business teams during the of projects and tasks.

Provide business with required technical support assessments and reports. Propose technical recommendations and risks and close audit points if any on the applications and multiple initiatives and track projects/BAU requests/ CRS to monitor the incidents tickets and problem tickets and close them before the breach of the latest technology trends and provide improvement suggestion in the vendor proposal and provide feedback on the same to ensure the completeness of the scope and quality.

The successful candidate will have to engage with the Trade Core /SCF team to handle their day-to-day queries related to Trade/SCF tasks and products (LCs, Purchase Order Financing, Factoring & Reverse Factoring, Payable Financing / Receivable Financing, Buyer / Distributor / Dealer Financing, Long Term Financing, etc.) support Trade/SCF 24/7 for all related applications.

Candidate will also be responsible for new requirements gathering, manage the overall system and assist other teams to perform technical changes in the SCF application and other Trade systems. Understanding of Core Banking Trade/SCF products, their workflow and life of Islamic banking and Islamic Products (Murabaha, Istisna, LME, Wakala, Ijara) is a must. Experience of working on core Banking (Ethix). Hands-on experience of implementation, configuration and support of Core Trade/SCF system. Proven track record of working experience with Core Trade/SCF of defining accounting and posting rules for all Trade/SCF products and instruments. Experience in SIT/UAT and stakeholder management.

Required Experience: Director

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Associate Director Operations to join our dynamic team in Dubai United Arab this pivotal role you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our operational processes driving efficiency and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the organization.

• Lead and manage a team of professionals fostering a collaborative and highperformance culture
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives
• Oversee multiple projects and initiatives ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
• Analyze complex operational challenges and develop innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to streamline processes and enhance overall organizational performance
• Interpret and execute technical assignments applying multidisciplinary engineering knowledge
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external to the organization
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operational functions
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership for operational enhancements
• Ensure compliance with industry standards regulations and best practices

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in operations management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven track record of successfully managing largescale projects and teams
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop highperforming teams
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities with a datadriven approach to decisionmaking
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Experience working in a multinational or crosscultural environment
• Knowledge of industryspecific regulations and best practices
• Chartered or Professional Engineer (PE) status preferred
• Familiarity with the business landscape in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East region is advantageous

Additional Information :

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented Process Improvement Lead to drive process enhancement initiatives and contribute to our organization's success.

About the Role:

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end process improvement projects, developing innovative solutions, and coordinating initiatives across various functions.
• This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and collaboration abilities.
• A successful Process Improvement Lead will have a proven track record of driving results, improving efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

About Us

We're a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about driving change and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in process improvement, project management, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

What We Offer:

Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Apply Today:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and skills.

A Quality Assurance Specialist

This role involves applying conceptual QHSES Assurance knowledge with moderate guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership. The specialist will be responsible for solving a range of straightforward QHSES Assurance problems. They will analyze possible solutions using standard procedures and build knowledge of the company, processes, and customers.

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• Perform audits as per plan on a monthly basis and report timely results/reports
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• Assist in developing statistical tools and analysis to monitor KPIs/QLs and other measurements
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• Maintain and publish agreed KPI, QI, and COQ of key functions of the fabrication yard and projects; management reports on a monthly and quarterly basis in soft and hard copies
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• Prepare and review procedures and work instructions
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• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review audit results and findings to ensure effective root cause analysis of processing problems or challenges
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• Facilitate and lead project teams of specialists, process owners, or other staff to ensure completion of process improvement implementation
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• Use analytical and logical approaches to troubleshoot deficiencies and resolve issues through problem-solving techniques, Lean tools and principles, coaching and communication with process owners, and corrective actions
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• Define best practices and foster a culture of process discipline and standardization
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• Coach and mentor process owners to ensure understanding and use of trend analysis and data-driven decision-making
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• Provide process analysis, ensuring quality standards are met and proposing quality improvements
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• Ensure sustainability of process improvements and corrective actions through 30/60/90-day verification audits before final closure
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• Collaborate with applicable functional leadership to monitor and measure/validate process outputs as needed
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• Assist in maintaining New Management Systems by facilitating reviews and revising policies/procedures
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• Represent the Quality department on special projects as assigned
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• Perform quality assurance review of all management system documents within specified review cycles and governance procedures
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• Coordinate the repository for all documents transmitted by functional users for review
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• Ensure QC system attributes for documents to ensure quality reporting
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• Perform void, supersedes, and deletions of documents in the EDMS
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• Administer EDMS training to new team members and assign user rights after training
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• Participate in the design, implementation, and enforcement of company document templates for the development or revision of all documents
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• Advise on best practices for document creation and organization within the EDMS management system
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• Report MS updates of activity bi-weekly and monthly to the company intranet
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• Format integration documents, circulate for approval, and integrate into management systems

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• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred, or relevant field of study
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• 5+ years of relative industry experience related to EPC construction or fabrication
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• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and related software
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• Ability to synthesize complex information and design workflows and procedures
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• Ability to generate creative solutions
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• Ability to translate concepts into simplified written and visual training material; use stakeholder feedback to improve solutions
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• Strong communication skills at all levels and ability to explain complex technical situations
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• Experience handling variables with limited standardization; Lean/Continuous Improvement concepts familiarity
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• ISO Auditor training or experience with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 or other QMS
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• Deliver positive key performance indicators monthly related to productivity

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make ideas a reality: laying subsea infrastructure, installing platforms offshore, designing offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping onshore energy delivery safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible and are driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

Job Definition

• Support the Customer Group leadership team in achieving client and employee satisfaction, optimizing results on efficiency metrics, and maximizing performance through sustainable and repeatable process improvement strategies.
• Drive process improvement projects: Lead, monitor, participate in, and document process improvement initiatives to enhance performance and profitability. Partner with the Leadership Team to identify efficiency and cost-saving projects to achieve strategic objectives. Ensure high-impact projects targeting financial gains are regularly implemented.

Job Scope

• Drive solutions: Develop innovative solutions to improve Customer Group performance using cost-benefit analyses for short- and long-term decision-making.
• Coordinate initiatives: Create, implement, and govern new processes for specific functions, providing visibility to milestones and performance across all functions.
• Implementation of standards: Ensure end-to-end implementation of solutions according to high-performance benchmarks and standards.

What You'll Do

• Impact and efficiency: Lead coordination with other Customer Group team members to measure the impact and efficiency of new products and business processes.
• Reporting: Facilitate the development and maintenance of detailed models and dashboards for regional and global reporting.
• Opportunities: Oversee identification of operational weaknesses and help improve or innovate processes to maximize support team efficiency.
• Project efficiency: Coordinate with multiple teams on regional and site-level projects to monitor support and ensure timely completion, focusing on quality and service improvements, data analytics, migrations, people initiatives, reporting, standardization, and tracking plans, quality, and timelines.
• Planning: Estimate work efforts, identify project milestones, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Progress checks: Monitor progress, understand dependencies, communicate status to management and stakeholders, and coordinate schedules for meetings locally or across sites.
• Partner with business leaders: Proactively remove obstacles, enable progress, manage issue escalations, and support teams in balancing priorities.
• Deploy analytics expertise: Use analytical skills to solve problems and shift focus from detection and containment to prevention.
• Manage Lean Six Sigma strategy: Facilitate continuous production of products and initiatives in line with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Execute optimal usage of BPS: Drive metrics related to the Balanced Scorecard to evaluate performance and reduce variability and defects in critical processes.
• Leadership in continuous improvement: Support ongoing efforts to meet and exceed customer requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications :

• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Proven project management experience: Managing multiple end-to-end projects in a fast-paced environment within tight timescales (minimum 2 years).
• Organized: Excellent organizational and administrative skills, able to manage workload effectively.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly across different audiences and levels.
• Continuous Improvement: Innovative, creative, and constantly seeking process optimization.
• Analytical orientation: Demonstrate impact and efficacy of initiatives.
• Problem Solving: Ability to perform root cause analysis and drive results.
• Teamwork: Capable of working effectively in a matrixed, relationship-based organization.
• Proactive approach: Take ownership, provide solutions, and drive results independently.
• Bachelor's degree from a top university.

Additional Information :

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical insurance
• 40 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Focus on wellbeing, including talks and self-development tools
• Global Employee Assistance Program

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Job Definition

• Support the Customer Group leadership team in achieving client and employee satisfaction, optimizing results on efficiency metrics, and maximizing performance through sustainable and repeatable process improvement strategies.
• Drive process improvement projects: Lead, monitor, participate in, and document process improvement initiatives to enhance performance and profitability. Partner with the Leadership Team to identify efficiency and cost-saving projects to achieve strategic objectives. Ensure high-impact projects targeting financial gains are regularly implemented.

Job Scope

• Drive solutions: Develop innovative solutions to improve Customer Group performance using cost-benefit analyses for short- and long-term decision-making.
• Coordinate initiatives: Create, implement, and govern new processes for specific functions, providing visibility to milestones and performance across all functions.
• Implementation of standards: Ensure end-to-end implementation of solutions according to high-performance benchmarks and standards.

What You'll Do

• Impact and efficiency: Lead coordination with other Customer Group team members to measure the impact and efficiency of new products and business processes.
• Reporting: Facilitate the development and maintenance of detailed models and dashboards for regional and global reporting.
• Opportunities: Oversee identification of operational weaknesses and help improve or innovate processes to maximize support team efficiency.
• Project efficiency: Coordinate with multiple teams on regional and site-level projects to monitor support and ensure timely completion, focusing on quality and service improvements, data analytics, migrations, people initiatives, reporting, standardization, and tracking plans, quality, and timelines.
• Planning: Estimate work efforts, identify project milestones, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Progress checks: Monitor progress, understand dependencies, communicate status to management and stakeholders, and coordinate schedules for meetings locally or across sites.
• Partner with business leaders: Proactively remove obstacles, enable progress, manage issue escalations, and support teams in balancing priorities.
• Deploy analytics expertise: Use analytical skills to solve problems and shift focus from detection and containment to prevention.
• Manage Lean Six Sigma strategy: Facilitate continuous production of products and initiatives in line with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Execute optimal usage of BPS: Drive metrics related to the Balanced Scorecard to evaluate performance and reduce variability and defects in critical processes.
• Leadership in continuous improvement: Support ongoing efforts to meet and exceed customer requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications :

• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Proven project management experience: Managing multiple end-to-end projects in a fast-paced environment within tight timescales (minimum 2 years).
• Organized: Excellent organizational and administrative skills, able to manage workload effectively.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly across different audiences and levels.
• Continuous Improvement: Innovative, creative, and constantly seeking process optimization.
• Analytical orientation: Demonstrate impact and efficacy of initiatives.
• Problem Solving: Ability to perform root cause analysis and drive results.
• Teamwork: Capable of working effectively in a matrixed, relationship-based organization.
• Proactive approach: Take ownership, provide solutions, and drive results independently.
• Bachelor's degree from a top university.

Additional Information :

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical insurance
• 40 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Focus on wellbeing, including talks and self-development tools
• Global Employee Assistance Program

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

We are looking for a seasoned Regional Senior Director of Supply Chain & Operations to lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy, operational design, and execution for our grocery verticals across 8 markets. This role will oversee talabat mart dark stores and distribution centers, as well as the local shops ecosystem (including Instashop and Talabat).

The mandate is to drive regional standardization, operational excellence, inventory health, and long-term scalability—while collaborating closely with commercial, product, and tech teams to create a resilient and future-ready supply chain.This role will own the strategy, policy, process design, and product evolution across three core verticals: in-store & DC operations, end-to-end supply chain, and inventory management , for our Grocery & Retail business.

1. Strategy & Network Design

• Define and execute the regional supply chain strategy including warehousing, last-mile models, and hub-spoke configurations.

• Lead long-term capacity planning, infrastructure investments, and operational design for both dark stores and local shop operations.
  Build the operational model for local shops, including in-store picking and fulfillment processes.

2. Operational Excellence & Standardization

• Develop, document, and roll out standardized best-in-class processes across inventory management, order picking, and delivery logistics.

• Lead process optimization and automation techniques across all markets.

• Govern inventory health metrics: stock availability, accuracy, turnover, and working capital utilization.

• Build and enforce operational governance frameworks to ensure policy alignment and compliance across all countries.

3. Supplier Collaboration Framework

• Establish strategic partnerships with regional 3PLs and key grocery suppliers.

• Lead regional contract negotiations and performance-based SLAs.

4. Performance Governance

• Define and track KPIs, dashboards, and country scorecards for performance monitoring.

• Benchmark country-level performance and drive continuous improvement through cross-market knowledge sharing.
  Act as a coach and thought partner to country-level supply chain and operations leaders.

5. Innovation & Future Readiness

• Pilot cutting-edge tech solutions such as AI-based demand forecasting, robotics, and smart replenishment tools.

• Collaborate with Product and Tech to develop digital tools that enable smarter, faster, and more reliable operations.

6. Talent Development

• Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for both country and regional supply chain roles.

• Drive capability-building programs and foster leadership alignment across supply chain teams.

• Champion a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and customer-first thinking.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

• Work cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, Product, and Tech to align supply chain strategies with overall business goals.

• Manage key cost drivers including logistics, labor, and inventory.

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food regulatory standards across all facilities.

A more detailed view:

Store & Distribution Center (DC) Operations

• Drive efficiency, accuracy, and reliability in dark store and DC workflows including receiving, replenishment, picking, packing, and dispatch.

• Ensure strong labor productivity, high order fulfillment rates, and store-level operational excellence.

• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities to scale operations efficiently.

Supply Chain Management

• Lead inbound logistics, replenishment planning, and warehouse network optimization.

• Build agile, cost-effective supply chains capable of responding to changing demand and market dynamics.

• Work closely with vendor management and planning teams to reduce lead times and improve delivery performance.

Inventory Management

• Own regional inventory health including accuracy, stock availability, and working capital efficiency.

• Improve demand planning alignment and implement smart tools to minimize waste, shrinkage, and overstock.

• Introduce data-led forecasting models and inventory control mechanisms where applicable.

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management and operations, with at least 5 years in a senior regional leadership role—preferably in grocery, FMCG, eCommerce, or quick commerce.

• Proven success in scaling supply chain networks and driving operational excellence across multiple markets.

• Strong background in inventory management, logistics design, warehouse operations, and vendor management.

• Expertise in implementing tech-enabled process redesign.

• Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels—balancing long-term thinking with daily performance delivery.

• Demonstrated experience in managing high-performing, cross-market teams.

• Strong stakeholder management skills across commercial, tech, and finance domains.

• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical, forecasting, and performance-tracking capabilities.

• Experience managing large budgets and driving cost optimization initiatives.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational change management skills.

• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance requirements is advantageous

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

We are seeking experienced strategy consultants to join our exclusive talent pool of highly skilled experts for upcoming projects. The consultants will work across various business functions, providing valuable insights and recommendations to drive improvements and align processes with best practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to make a significant impact through strategic thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. Prior experience in ESG, sustainable digital solutions or circular economy would be an added advantage.

• Analyse and optimise processes across various business functions, including finance, IT, procurement, and strategic planning.
• Conduct research and data analysis to identify trends, performance gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategic frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Draft and refine Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to validate strategies and proposed changes.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders to gather insights and ensure the successful implementation of recommendations.
• Provide regular progress reports to leadership, offering strategic insights to guide decision-making.
• Support change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions during the implementation of new processes.

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, business analysis, or process improvement.
• Prior experience in ESG, Sustainable Digital solutions, or Circular Economy
• Strong analytical skills and expertise in process optimisation across various functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) would be advantageous.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other relevant certifications.

Opportunities within these projects may last between 3-18 months on a contractual basis, with the potential for extension.

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Strategy / Planning and Consulting

Business Consulting and Services, Banking, and Financial Services

Improve Energy Transition Processes

Our team seeks a skilled Senior Hook Up & Commissioning Engineer to drive energy transition initiatives using best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues.

The successful candidate will solve complex problems, share expertise, and impact customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Hook Up & Commissioning Team.

• Develop detailed hook-up plans, commissioning procedures, and strategies for onshore and offshore projects.
• Coordinate and supervise interdisciplinary teams involved in hook-up and commissioning activities.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities such as systems testing, equipment inspections, and functional checks.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during the hook-up and commissioning phase.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and design documents for technical completeness and accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior Engineers.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Procurement Teams to ensure timely availability of resources.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry codes, and standards.

Essential Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent industry experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute and oversee hook-up and commissioning activities. Develop detailed hook-up plans, commissioning procedures, and strategies.

Coordinate and supervise interdisciplinary teams involved in hook-up and commissioning activities.

Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities such as systems testing, equipment inspections, and functional checks.

Identify and resolve technical issues during the hook-up and commissioning phase.

Review project specifications, drawings, and design documents for technical completeness and accuracy.

Provide technical guidance and support to junior Engineers.

Collaborate with Project Management and Procurement Teams to ensure timely availability of resources.

Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry codes, and standards.