Operations Manager

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Process) or similar. Advanced degree or strong professional certifications is a plus.
• A strong track record (10-15+ years) working in gas operations / midstream / downstream / pipelines etc., with at least 5 years in a leadership/management role.
• Deep technical know-how: equipment, operations, maintenance, reliability, asset integrity.
• Proven HSSE / regulatory compliance experience.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills, and experience using performance data to drive decisions.
• A leader who inspires, communicates clearly, and can coordinate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Comfortable with operational software / tools (SCADA, CMMS, etc.).

Join Us as Operations Manager – Gas Industry

Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: MD

Why This Role Will Be Exciting

At Prime Middle East FZE, we’re not just in the gas business — we’re shaping the future with safety, innovation, and sustainability at the core. As our Operations Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, leading high-impact teams, improving processes, and ensuring that every day brings growth and opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of our gas facility/pipeline/storage network, making sure everything runs safely, reliably, and efficiently.
• Design, implement, and refine processes and maintenance programs (preventive, predictive, corrective) to maximize uptime and asset performance.
• Be a champion for HSSE: ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental standards.
• Use data and KPIs (e.g. production, downtime, maintenance cost) to spot opportunities, solve challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage resources smartly — budget, manpower, materials — to deliver results cost-effectively.
• Build, mentor, and inspire your operations & maintenance team; foster a culture of ownership, safety, and excellence.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, quality, regulatory bodies, and contractors to meet both daily and strategic goals.
• Ensure we’re ready for emergency situations, risk assessments, and regulatory audits.
• Lead initiatives that bring in energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Process) or similar. Advanced degree or strong professional certifications is a plus.
• A strong track record (10-15+ years) working in gas operations / midstream / downstream / pipelines etc., with at least 5 years in a leadership/management role.
• Deep technical know-how: equipment, operations, maintenance, reliability, asset integrity.
• Proven HSSE / regulatory compliance experience.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills, and experience using performance data to drive decisions.
• A leader who inspires, communicates clearly, and can coordinate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Comfortable with operational software / tools (SCADA, CMMS, etc.).

If you’re someone who’s ready to take on a challenging yet deeply rewarding role — where every improvement you lead matters — we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover note to hrd@primeco.ae with the subject line OPERATIONS MANAGER.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Gas : 6 years (Preferred)

Language:

• english (Preferred)
• arabic (Preferred)

Location:

• Dubai (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)