Caliberly
Operations Manager - HDPE/PE100 Pipeline Systems
- Permanent
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 15 - 20 yrs
Job expiry date: 15/10/2026
Job overview
Date posted
31/08/2026
Location
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Job description
A new Polyethylene Lining Division needs building from the ground up across the MENA region, and this Operations Manager role owns that mandate end to end, reporting to the Vice President of Operations from Dammam with travel of up to 40% across KSA and the wider region. You will lead the HDPE/PE100 Tight-Fit Lining Division's establishment, developing regional operating strategies, technical standards, SOPs, execution methodologies, and competency frameworks from scratch. Recruiting and leading Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Field Supervisors, and Fusion Technicians sits alongside qualifying tight-fit PE lining systems, reduction and insertion technologies, end terminations, flanges, connectors, and tie-in methodologies. Technical and engineering management covers liner sizing, SDR, pressure ratings, material selection, and pressure and temperature derating, backed by design calculations, ITPs, installation procedures, and quality plans that meet client and international standards. Field execution runs across new-build pipeline liner insertion and rehabilitation of existing steel pipelines, covering hydrocarbon, produced water, and water flowline applications through butt fusion, electrofusion, and final tie-ins. Equipment and supplier management brings specialized PE lining, reduction, insertion, and fusion equipment through evaluation, procurement, commissioning, and qualification, alongside building approved supplier and technology-partner networks. Commercial ownership extends to revenue, gross margin, forecasting, budgeting, and asset utilization, plus supporting tenders, technical proposals, and commercial negotiations with EPC contractors and operators. HSE and quality discipline run throughout, with working knowledge of Saudi Aramco engineering standards, Shell DEP, ADNOC specifications, and relevant international pipeline standards guiding execution.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Build and lead the HDPE/PE100 Tight-Fit Lining Division from the ground up
- Develop regional operating strategies, technical standards, SOPs, execution methodologies, and competency frameworks
- Recruit and lead Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Field Supervisors, Fusion Technicians, and project teams
- Establish technical and operational capability to execute projects across Saudi Arabia and MENA
- Qualify tight-fit PE lining systems, reduction/reversion and insertion technologies, end terminations, and tie-in methodologies
- Cultivate strategic relationships with oil & gas operators, EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and technology providers
- Lead the engineering and technical design of PE100/HDPE liner systems, including liner sizing, SDR, and pressure ratings
- Approve technical specifications, design calculations, ITPs, installation procedures, and quality plans
- Provide technical leadership on buckling, annular pressure, thermal effects, creep, and long-term liner integrity
- Set installation procedures and testing methodologies aligned with client and international standards
- Oversee new-build pipeline liner insertion and rehabilitation of existing steel pipelines
- Manage HDPE lining applications for hydrocarbon, produced water, and water flowlines
- Direct field execution involving liner insertion, butt fusion, electrofusion, and final tie-ins
- Enforce adherence to approved welding/fusion procedures, parameters, and client acceptance criteria
- Troubleshoot complex field conditions and provide rapid technical support
- Evaluate, procure, and qualify specialized PE lining, reduction, insertion, and fusion equipment
- Run equipment trials, validation, and operational qualification testing
- Maintain approved supplier and technology-partner networks
- Own the division's revenue, gross margin, forecasting, budgeting, and asset utilization
- Support tenders, technical proposals, cost estimation, and risk assessments
Experience & skills
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Pipeline Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
- Bring 15-20+ years of progressive experience in pipeline operations, project management, engineering, or operational leadership
- Carry mandatory hands-on and leadership experience in HDPE/PE100 pipeline systems and tight-fit PE lining technologies
- Show proven experience with tight-fit PE liners, pipeline rehabilitation, liner insertion/reduction, and PE lining of existing steel pipelines
- Draw on strong technical exposure to oil & gas, produced water, water pipelines, flowlines, and industrial pipeline infrastructure
- Apply extensive knowledge of HDPE/PE100, SDR, pressure ratings, butt fusion, electrofusion, liner design, installation, testing, and commissioning
- Demonstrate experience establishing or scaling new pipeline/lining operations, equipment capabilities, and field teams, considered highly desirable
- Understand Saudi Aramco/SAES, Shell DEP, ADNOC, and international operator requirements
- Present previous MENA experience, particularly in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, or Bahrain, strongly preferred
- Support EPC contractors, operators, and engineering consultants through tenders, technical proposals, estimation, and commercial negotiations
- Travel extensively across KSA and MENA and work in industrial or remote field environments