Technical Operations Manager Lining Division📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Caliberly® - Recruitment Agency is seeking a Technical Operations Manager, Lining Division for a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern region. This is a build-and-lead opportunity to establish, lead, and scale a new Polyethylene (PE) Lining Division across the MENA region. The role requires deep expertise in HDPE/PE100 pipeline systems, tight-fit PE lining, pipeline rehabilitation, and fusion technologies. The compensation for this role is up to SAR 40,000 - 50,000, negotiable and subject to experience.

Division Leadership and Technical Oversight

• Build and lead the HDPE/PE100 Tight-Fit Lining Division from the ground up, developing regional operating strategies, technical standards, SOPs, and competency frameworks.
• Recruit, develop, and lead project teams, including Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and Fusion Technicians.
• Establish the technical and operational capability required to execute projects across Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.
• Develop and qualify tight-fit PE lining systems, reduction/reversion and insertion technologies, end terminations, and tie-in methodologies.
• Lead the engineering and technical design of PE100/HDPE liner systems, including liner sizing, SDR, pressure ratings, material selection, and pressure/temperature derating.
• Develop and approve technical specifications, design calculations, ITPs, installation procedures, qualification documents, and quality plans.
• Provide technical leadership on buckling/collapse, annular pressure, thermal effects, creep, slow crack growth, liner performance, and long-term integrity.

Operational Execution and Commercial Management

• Oversee new-build pipeline liner insertion and rehabilitation of existing steel pipelines, managing HDPE lining applications for hydrocarbon, produced water, and water flowlines.
• Lead field execution involving liner insertion, reduction/reversion, butt fusion, electrofusion, end termination, and final tie-ins, ensuring adherence to approved welding/fusion procedures and client acceptance criteria.
• Identify, evaluate, procure, commission, and qualify specialized PE lining, reduction, insertion, fusion, and installation equipment.
• Own the division's revenue, gross margin, forecasting, budgeting, resource planning, and asset utilization.
• Support tenders, technical proposals, cost estimation, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and execution strategies.
• Establish a strong HSE, quality, and operational discipline culture, ensuring compliance with company, client, and applicable industry standards.
• Maintain working knowledge of Saudi Aramco engineering standards (SAES), Shell DEP, and ADNOC specifications, and relevant international pipeline/HDPE standards.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Pipeline Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 15–20+ years of progressive experience in pipeline operations, project management, engineering, or operational leadership.
• Mandatory hands-on and leadership experience in HDPE / PE100 pipeline systems and tight-fit PE lining technologies.
• Proven experience with tight-fit PE liners, pipeline rehabilitation, liner insertion/reduction, and PE lining of existing steel pipelines.
• Strong technical exposure to oil & gas, produced water, and water pipelines/flowlines, and industrial pipeline infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of HDPE/PE100, SDR, pressure ratings, butt fusion, electrofusion, liner design, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience establishing or scaling new pipeline/lining operations, equipment capabilities, technical procedures, and field teams is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Aramco/SAES, Shell DEP, ADNOC, and international operator requirements.
• Previous MENA experience, particularly in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, or Bahrain, is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience supporting EPC contractors, operators, engineering consultants, tenders, technical proposals, estimation, and commercial negotiations.
• Demonstrated commercial, operational, leadership, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving capabilities.

Work Environment and Travel

This full-time role is based in Dammam and requires willingness to travel extensively across KSA and the wider MENA region. The work often involves operating in industrial and remote field environments.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and are prepared for this challenging leadership opportunity are encouraged to submit their application.