Ad Ports Group
Manager - Utilities Management
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 14/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
30/03/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
14/05/2026
Job description
Manager - Utilities Management responsible for leading the enhancement of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and Integrity planning & strategies to maximize efficiency of utilities facilities. Ensures compliance with company vision, mission, organizational objectives, and HSE requirements. Manages the development and execution of realistic long- and short-term operational plans, annual and 5-year capital and operating budgets, root cause analysis for incidents, and cost control measures. Oversees operational issues, plant and equipment reliability, troubleshooting, coordination with Operations, Projects and Engineering teams, and integration of new assets. Supervises Control and Automation Systems including Leakage Detectors, Fire Detectors, CCTV, RTU, SCADA, DCS, ESD, and MCC. Oversees O&M activities, regular and turnaround maintenance, and continuous process improvement. Provides strategic planning for future industrial infrastructure and optimizes current utilities procedures per ADNOC/AGP standards.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage enhancement of O&M and Integrity planning to maximize efficiency of utilities facilities
- Develop and implement long- and short-term operational plans for the Utilities unit
- Participate in preparation of annual and long-term (5-year) Capital and Operating budgets
- Identify root causes of incidents and implement preventive measures
- Investigate variances and implement cost control measures, identifying opportunities for cost reduction
- Finalize contracts and purchase requisitions for utilities operations
- Oversee operational issues, maintenance programs, plant and equipment reliability, and troubleshooting
- Coordinate with Operations, Projects, and Engineering Teams for project planning, execution, and asset integration
- Ensure accurate Management Information Systems reporting and progress updates to company management
- Plan and supervise plant modifications and efficiency improvement initiatives
- Evaluate operational procedures, analyze abnormal conditions, and implement countermeasures
- Manage Control and Automation Systems and liaise with maintenance teams for daily operations
- Oversee regular and turnaround maintenance activities ensuring optimum performance
- Review, evaluate, and recommend proposals for process troubleshooting, efficiency, and safety improvements
- Strategically plan future infrastructure and improve utilities procedures related to investor approvals
Experience & skills
- Bachelor Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 8 years experience in utilities management
- Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures for utilities facilities/assets operations as per ADNOC/AGP standards
- Familiarity with AGA, API, and ASME standards applicable to utilities management
- Written and spoken English is essential; Arabic preferred
- Experience in O&M planning, integrity management, and plant/equipment reliability
- Ability to manage Control and Automation Systems including SCADA, DCS, ESD, and MCC
- Strong strategic planning and budget management skills
- Competence in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and cost control