Assistant Manager – Projects & Maintenance

Context and Environment

The Assistant Manager - Projects & Maintenance at the plant collaborates extensively with diverse internal teams and external stakeholders. This includes coordination with TotalEnergies headquarters on capital expenditure long-term plans involving statutory, security, safety & environmental considerations, development, productivity, maintenance & renewal, and CO2e reduction initiatives. The role also oversees asset integrity management by interacting with OEMs, local inspection agencies, facility management contractors, and authorities to secure necessary project approvals.

Role Framework and Interactions

• Implement process optimizations per given instructions.
• Demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities to lead efforts effectively.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and project planning/execution aligned with production, safety, and resource efficiency goals.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ and foster innovation through contractor management and local authority collaboration.
• Support and advance TELBU’s vision, mission, and HSSEQ policies consistent with group standards and company rules.
• Guarantee full regulatory compliance with entities such as JAFZA, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Ports, Civil Defense, Customs, and SIRA; maintain required project permits.
• Uphold company ethics and compliance programs, promptly reporting violations related to fraud, corruption, economic sanctions, or export controls.
• Maintain QMS, EMS, HS-MS, and EnMS standards, including procedures for permit to work and management of change processes.
• Develop technological risk assessments and FMEA for plant processes, equipment, utility, and storage facilities.
• Prepare and finalize annual Capex Long-Term Plans with key stakeholders; develop project technical specifications and oversee tender evaluations.
• Manage project execution including MOC processes, vendor collaboration, risk assessments, permit-to-work adherence, and project safety reviews.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, payment schedules, and deliver presentations during departmental and management reviews.
• Oversee OPEX budgeting and maintenance programs using CMMS tools, facility management, and supplier development.
• Ensure comprehensive asset integrity management, performing risk assessments and corrective tracking as needed.
• Coordinate internal and external audits (ISO standards, group audits, IATF, insurance audits) and implement follow-up action plans.
• Drive manufacturing excellence by applying lean methods such as DMAIC, 5S, and KAIZEN; lead CO2e reduction initiatives.
• Meet defined KPIs for Projects & Maintenance ensuring safety and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• Degree or diploma in engineering disciplines (preferably mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation).
• AutoCAD certification is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Demonstrated team and contractor management capabilities alongside negotiation skills.
• Expertise in electrical, electronics, mechanical engineering; experience with industrial process control systems and asset integrity management.
• Knowledge of packaging, process, and utility equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience in multi-discipline project management, particularly brownfield project execution.
• Familiarity with energy management and ISO standards (9000, 14000, 45001, 50001), AutoCAD, and MS Project.
• Fluent in English.
• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in project and asset integrity management, ideally in multinational lubricant blending plants.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, encourages individual development, and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants.