Assistant Manager – Projects & Maintenance

<p>TotalEnergies is hiring an Assistant Manager – Projects & Maintenance in Abu Dhabi, UAE, at its lubricants blending plant. In addition, this role offers strong exposure to capital projects and asset integrity within a major global energy company.</p> <h2>About the Assistant Manager – Projects role</h2> <h3>Context & Environment</h3> <p>As a plant Assistant Manager – Projects & Maintenance Manager, the role involves collaboration with a diverse set of contacts across various organizational levels and functions:</p> <p>Collaborate with TotalEnergies HQ on capex investment LTP under various sections like statutory, security, safety & environment, development, productivity, maintenance & renewal and CO2e reduction and project execution</p> <ul> <li>Manage Asset integrity management process for the plant equipment by dealing with OEMs, local inspection agencies and facility management contractors.</li> <li>Dealing with various local government authorities to obtain NOCs to execute projects and post project inspections.</li> </ul> <h3>Framework for the position’s reflections</h3> <ul> <li>Implement instructions by optimizing processes</li> </ul> <h3>Nature of the position’s interactions</h3> <ul> <li>The position requires precise communication skills</li> <li>The position requires the ability to influence and convince</li> <li>The position requires negotiation skills</li> </ul> <h3>Activities</h3> <p>Lead plant maintenance, Project Panning, and execution in alignment with strategic objectives for production, safety, and resource efficiency. Ensures strong HSEQ compliance while driving process optimization, energy efficiency, and carbon neutrality initiatives. Manages contractor activities and collaborates with local authorities to foster innovation. Provides effective leadership and mentorship, promoting continuous improvement and supporting expansion while maintaining high standards in quality, safety, and energy performance.</p> <ul> <li>VISION, MISSION, AND POLICIES</li> </ul> <p>Drive the implementation of TELBU’s vision, mission, and HSSEQ policies in alignment with the Group HSEQ charter. Along with Project & Maint Manager, provide support to Projects & Maint team to ensure full adherence to the Group HSEQ charter, Company Rules, One-Maestro standards, and local HSSEQ policies and procedures, guaranteeing that all operations are executed in accordance with established protocols</p> <ul> <li>COMPLIANCE & STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT</li> </ul> <p>Ensure full compliance with all regulatory obligations from authorities JAFZA, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Ports, Civil Defense, Customs, SIRA, and others. ensuring all necessary permits for Projects are obtained and consistently maintained</p> <p>Consistently uphold the company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy by demonstrating integrity and professionalism, while ensuring full adherence to the compliance program, including policies and procedures on conflicts of interest, prevention of fraud, corruption, economic sanctions, and export control</p> <p>Promptly report any instance of noncompliance or violation of the any element of compliance program—especially those related to economic sanctions or export control—to the designated compliance officer or economic sanctions</p> <ul> <li>HSSEQ MANAGEMENT SYSTEM</li> </ul> <p>· Implement and effectively maintain relevant requirements of QMS (ISO 9001:2015), EMS (14001:2015), HS-MS (ISO45001:2018), EnMS (ISO 50001:2018) through development of procedures.</p> <ul> <li>· To effectively perform all nominated HSSEQ roles as part of One-Maestro requirements and local HSSEQ procedures</li> </ul> <p>· Strict adherence to Golden Rules, Near miss /Anomalies reporting, PTW compliance, Emergency Response procedures, Incident reporting and participation in investigation analysis.</p> <p>· Effective participation of self and team in Risk Assessment and Critical Task Analysis Program, relevant HSSEQ trainings and other Programs (Safety Tours, Internal Audits, Joint Safety Tours etc).</p> <ul> <li>· Ensure compliance with Loss control objectives, Quality HSSEQ & Energy Policies, rules & regulations and PPE requirements.</li> <li>· Reporting of near misses, incidents, hazards & injuries to line Manager within the time frame as required by Quality HSSEQ & Energy Policies and Manuals.</li> <li>· Implementing permit to work system and management of change process for projects & Maintenance process within the plant.</li> <li>· Support and execute assignment given by the Energy Manager to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness of EnMS</li> <li>· Responsible for developing Technological Risk Assessment and FMEA for plant process equipment, utility and storage facility</li> <li>PROJECT PLANNING, SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS</li> </ul> <p>Prepare and finalize the annual Capex Long-Term Plan in collaboration with all key stakeholders, including TE Lubrifiant OPE-EIP department, MD, HODs, and the APMO Operations Head.</p> <ul> <li>Develop detailed technical specifications for projects and carry out comprehensive technical evaluations to facilitate tender committee decisions.</li> <li>Ensure timely preparation, initiation, and approval of AFEs and Capex Kiss Flow processes for all projects.</li> <li>PROJECT EXECUTION</li> <li>Lead and manage the MOC process for new projects, modifications, and temporary installations.</li> </ul> <h2>About TotalEnergies in the UAE</h2> <p>TotalEnergies is a global multi-energy company active across the UAE in lubricants, exploration and production, and renewables. Moreover, it offers employees the chance to develop within a company committed to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. Explore more <a href="/job-category/oil-gas/">Oil & Gas jobs in the UAE</a> on our site.</p> <h2>How to apply</h2> <p>Interested candidates can review the full details and apply directly on the <a href="https://jobs.totalenergies.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Assistant-Manager-Projects-Maintenance/80336" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TotalEnergies careers page</a>. Therefore, apply early, because shortlisting for this Assistant Manager – Projects role in Abu Dhabi begins soon.</p>

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