Skip to content

Operations Manager (To be based in Saudi Arabia)

On-site
  • Jubail, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia
PaxOcean

Job description



***Willing to work in Middle East 


Task and Responsibilities

  • Develop / improve operational strategies in line with the requirement of Saudi Port Authorities, Coast Guards and Customs (Zakat) office within the Port.
  • Take charge of executing the supply base operations to meet revenue and margin targets for supply base ops and ship repairs services in the Port.
  • Engage new client pool and ensure customer centric support is provided for all new Marine and Offshore customers operating in KSA.
  • Engage Mawani harbour tugs for vessel movement needs.
  • Plan and execute stevedoring operations to ensure safe and secured handling of incoming vessels into Supply Base.
  • Handle clients engaged marine warranty surveyor to ensure sea fastening and load out operations were carried out in line with warranty surveyor instructions.
  • Follow up on all new clients to promote PFMC capabilities and service support to bring in new revenue stream.
  • Handle site enquiries from customers and work with commercial team to ensure timely response.
  • Follow-up the tenders with customers and agents and negotiating the Contracts/Projects.
  • Ensure timely tender estimation is carry out by commercial estimator.
  • Handle client management for PFMC within port.
  • Manage PFMC Operations team to maintain optimal critical inventory levels for materials and consumables.
  • Ensure internal stakeholders adhere to and understand contractual obligations, and also determine when processes violate regulations.
  • Assess all risks and make recommendations based on analysis of factors affecting a business situation.
  • Provide functional and management support in the management of Change, including negotiation and settlement of Change/Variation Orders with the clients.
  • Review of existing company procedures and policies on commercial management, and provide constructive feedback for refining/updating of the existing procedures.

Job requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering / Naval Arch field
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the operations – Saudi Ports / Supply Base (Strong grasp of Mawani, Coast Guards and Customs Regulatory Function Preferred)
  • Has deep understanding of vessels movement operational process in line with Port Authority (Mawani) and coast guard requirements.
  • Knowledge of supply base logistical operational services.
  • Knowledge of project load out (SPMT/Cranes) operations (modules, blocks, subsea pipelines) onto laydown barge.
  • Conversant in Microsoft applications (Excel / Word/Project)
  • Conversant in SAP Project Management
  • Good leadership and team management skills
  • Good client management and customer service skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Basic language competency in Arabic is preferred.
  • Willing to work in Middle East.

or

Apply with Linkedin unavailable
Apply with Indeed unavailable
Privacy policy