Operations Manager – Third-Party Inspection (Oil & Gas) Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Oil & Gas / Technical Inspection / Quality Assurance Employment Type: Full-Time Seniority: Senior Management Company Description SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group providing innovative solutions across major industrial sectors, including energy, oil and gas, transportation, aerospace, and infrastructure. With a strong international presence, SEGULA Technologies supports leading industrial companies in delivering complex engineering, inspection, and technical projects. As part of our continued expansion in the Middle East, we are seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Third-Party Inspection (TPI) to oversee inspection operations for major Oil & Gas projects in the UAE. Job Description The Operations Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, resource management, and successful delivery of Third-Party Inspection (TPI) services, including Source Inspection and Site Inspection activities across onshore and offshore Oil & Gas projects. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary inspection teams, manage client relationships, coordinate with EPC contractors and vendors, and ensure inspection services are delivered in compliance with contractual, technical, quality, safety, and scheduling requirements. Key Responsibilities Operations & Project Management • Lead and manage TPI operations across multiple Oil & Gas projects, ensuring efficient service delivery and operational performance. • Plan, coordinate, and monitor Source Inspection and Site Inspection assignments at manufacturing facilities, fabrication yards, vendor premises, and project sites. • Oversee inspection activities covering Mechanical, Electrical, NDT, Pressure Equipment, Lifting Equipment, Technical Assistance, and Auditing. • Manage multiple concurrent inspection projects, ensuring timely completion, quality compliance, and resource optimization. • Monitor project schedules, KPIs, deliverables, and operational performance, implementing corrective actions where necessary. • Ensure inspection activities comply with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), technical specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable industry standards. Inspector Management & Resource Planning • Manage multidisciplinary inspection teams, project coordinators, and technical personnel. • Plan inspector deployment, mobilization, demobilization, rotations, and replacement requirements across onshore and offshore projects. • Ensure inspectors possess the required technical qualifications, certifications, competencies, and client approvals. • Coordinate with HR and technical teams on workforce planning, recruitment, training, and competency development. • Monitor inspector utilization, availability, attendance, assignments, and performance. • Ensure uninterrupted inspection services through effective resource planning and contingency arrangements. Client & Stakeholder Management • Act as the primary operational interface with major Oil & Gas clients, EPC contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders. • Maintain continuous communication with client representatives regarding inspection requirements, project priorities, and operational performance. • Participate in project coordination, progress reviews, and operational meetings. • Resolve operational issues, address client concerns, and ensure inspection activities remain aligned with contractual expectations. • Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Financial & Commercial Management • Contribute to annual operational budgets, resource forecasts, and business planning. • Monitor project costs, revenue, profitability, resource utilization, and financial performance. • Support the development of commercial and technical proposals for inspection services. • Identify potential business opportunities and contribute to the development of inspection activities within the Oil & Gas sector. • Prepare operational and management reports covering project progress, performance indicators, and resource allocation. Quality, HSE & Compliance • Ensure compliance with applicable QHSE requirements, technical standards, client procedures, and regulatory obligations. • Verify that inspection activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and contractual specifications. • Maintain oversight of inspectors' technical qualifications, certifications, and relevant approvals. • Ensure inspection equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and suitable for the required activities. • Support continuous improvement of operational processes, service quality, and inspection performance. Qualifications Education • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • Professional certifications in Project Management, Inspection, Quality Management, or related technical fields will be considered an advantage. Professional Experience • Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in Third-Party Inspection operations, Inspection Services, Oil & Gas project management, EPC projects, Vendor Inspection, or related technical activities. • Proven experience in managing inspection operations and multidisciplinary technical teams. • Strong experience in Source Inspection and Site Inspection for Oil & Gas projects. • Experience coordinating inspection personnel across multiple projects, including onshore and offshore assignments. • Previous experience working with major Oil & Gas operators, EPC contractors, inspection service providers, or engineering organizations. • Strong understanding of inspection requirements, technical documentation, applicable industry standards, and ITPs. • Experience managing international vendors, fabrication facilities, and inspection assignments will be highly valued. • Experience working on major UAE Oil & Gas operator projects, particularly offshore, is strongly preferred. Technical & Management Skills • Strong knowledge of Third-Party Inspection operations, inspection planning, and technical service delivery. • Excellent project management, operations management, and resource planning capabilities. • Ability to manage multidisciplinary inspection teams, including inspector mobilization, utilization, and scheduling. • Strong financial awareness, including budget monitoring, operational costs, and project profitability. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and ERP or operational management systems. • Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and client relationship skills. • Excellent communication skills in English. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in multicultural project environments. Additional Information Please apply only if you have proven experience in Third-Party Inspection (TPI) operations within the Oil & Gas industry, i

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Professional certifications in Project Management, Inspection, Quality Management, or related technical fields will be considered an advantage. Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in Third-Party Inspection operations, Inspection Services, Oil & Gas project management, EPC projects, Vendor Inspection, or related technical activities.

Lead and manage TPI operations across multiple Oil & Gas projects, ensuring efficient service delivery and operational performance. Plan, coordinate, and monitor Source Inspection and Site Inspection assignments at manufacturing facilities, fabrication yards, vendor premises, and project sites. Oversee inspection activities covering Mechanical, Electrical, NDT, Pressure Equipment, Lifting Equipment, Technical Assistance, and Auditing. Manage multiple concurrent inspection projects, ensuring timely completion, quality compliance, and resource optimization. Monitor project schedules, KPIs, deliverables, and operational performance, implementing corrective actions where necessary. Ensure inspection activities comply with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), technical specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable industry standards. Manage multidisciplinary inspection teams, project coordinators, and technical personnel. Plan inspector deployment, mobilization, demobilization, rotations, and replacement requirements across onshore and offshore projects. Ensure inspectors possess the required technical qualifications, certifications, competencies, and client approvals. Coordinate with HR and technical teams on workforce planning, recruitment, training, and competency development. Monitor inspector utilization, availability, attendance, assignments, and performance. Ensure uninterrupted inspection services through effective resource planning and contingency arrangements. Act as the primary operational interface with major Oil & Gas clients, EPC contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders. Maintain continuous communication with client representatives regarding inspection requirements, project priorities, and operational performance. Participate in project coordination, progress reviews, and operational meetings. Resolve operational issues, address client concerns, and ensure inspection activities remain aligned with contractual expectations. Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to annual operational budgets, resource forecasts, and business planning. Monitor project costs, revenue, profitability, resource utilization, and financial performance. Support the development of commercial and technical proposals for inspection services. Identify potential business opportunities and contribute to the development of inspection activities within the Oil & Gas sector. Prepare operational and management reports covering project progress, performance indicators, and resource allocation. Ensure compliance with applicable QHSE requirements, technical standards, client procedures, and regulatory obligations. Verify that inspection activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and contractual specifications. Maintain oversight of inspectors' technical qualifications, certifications, and relevant approvals. Ensure inspection equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and suitable for the required activities. Support continuous improvement of operational processes, service quality, and inspection performance.