Roles & Responsibilities
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead our Automation & Packaged Systems business within the oil & gas, marine, offshore and onshore sector. This role combines strategic business leadership with hands-on engineering management, making it ideal for a proven leader who can drive growth, ensure technical excellence, and deliver complex projects with full accountability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic & Business Leadership
- Provide overall leadership and direction for the automation and packaged systems business, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation solutions.
- Manage full P&L responsibility, budgets, and long-term business planning.
- Develop and execute growth strategies, expand client relationships, and secure new business opportunities.
- Represent the company with clients, partners, and key stakeholders at senior levels.
- Establish and implement operational policies, standards, and best practices to improve performance and profitability.
2. Project Management & Governance
Oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution across automation and packaged systems projects.Ensure strong cost control, budget adherence, and financial discipline.Implement KPI-driven performance management to track efficiency, quality, and delivery.Provide regular progress and performance reports to stakeholders, management, and clients.Ensure strict compliance with industry standards, legal regulations, governance frameworks, and company QHSE policies.Anticipate risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure proactive issue resolution.3. Engineering & Technical Management
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers across process, mechanical, automation, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.Oversee all engineering deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with international codes and client specifications.Review and approve engineering design packages, drawings, and technical documentation for mechanical skids, process packages, and automation systems.Coordinate closely with project managers, procurement, and construction teams to support smooth execution of EPC projects.Ensure effective resource planning, workload allocation, and capability development of engineering teams.Drive technical innovation, digitalization, and continuous improvement in engineering practices.Support proposals and bids with technical expertise to strengthen business development efforts.4. People & Team Development
Mentor, coach, and develop senior managers and engineers to build a high-performing, motivated team.Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration across all functions.Identify skills gaps and implement training and development initiatives.Job Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or related).15+ years’ experience in the oil & gas industry, with at least 10 years in a senior management role.Proven leadership in packaged systems (mechanical & automation), skid-mounted solutions, and EPC projects.Strong multidisciplinary engineering background with experience managing teams across mechanical and E&I.Track record of P&L responsibility, project governance, cost control, and KPI management.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Tell employers what skills you have
Governance, risk and compliance
EPC projects
Leadership
Oil & Gas Industry
Process Automation
Job Coaching
Team Development
Technical Management
Project Management
KPI
