Senior Manager – Operations

Job Description

Role Purpose:

To direct and oversee EMARAT’s terminals, joint venture (JV) terminal and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) filling and distribution plants operations in producing and distributing petroleum products and services to customers with the objective of ensuring safe and efficient operations in line with EMARAT’s strategic priorities and goals.

Key Activities

• Contributes to the development and implementation of the Terminals & Logistics Department’s strategic priorities and goals
• Ensures business processes and work activities, relevant to position, are planned and executed in compliance with EMARAT policy, procedures and best practice to achieve business objectives in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner
• Conducts periodic review of policy, procedures and practices, relevant to position, to identify opportunities for improvement and engagement in best practice
• Liaises with Department Manager to clarify, justify and provide updates on all significant developments undertaken by the Terminals Operations Section
• Generates reports as per management request, timely and accurately to meet company and department requirements, policies and standards
• Contributes to the preparation of the (annual) departmental business, operating plans and capital expenditure budget, in alignment with the key corporate goals, to meet departmental business objectives
• Analyze cash flow, cost controls and expenses within own Section towards optimum utilization of company’s resources
• Conducts financial prudence in all decisions and monitor variances between actual expenditure and budget; approves operational expenses within level of authority
• Reviews and responds to queries related to expenditure reports and provides justification for any budget overspend
• Provides expert guidance and assistance regarding problems with terminal operations, distribution, product quality, safety, systems, standards, purchasing, maintenance as required
• Ensures adherence to safety procedures and operational guidelines by routinely inspecting terminals and takes corrective measures as required 
• Liaises with customers as required to resolve issues / problems regarding operational functions such as supply shortage, distribution and logistics issues
• Identifies potential improvements in terminal facilities / operations, through studies / research / competitor analysis and recommends to management accordingly 
• Collaborates with Engineering Department in the evaluation of all engineering matters related to terminal operations as directed by Line Manager
• Liaises with customers regarding terms and conditions of the lease agreement of storage facilities within EMARAT terminals; discusses and presents proposal to Terminals & Logistics Manager for approval 
• Drafts terms and conditions of lease agreement for internal review and submits draft lease agreement to customer for acceptance 
• Informs all concerned regarding terms of the agreement and follows up with Finance & Accounts department to ensure payment is in line with the Payment terms in the Lease Agreement
• Coordinates with Shipping and Logistics Unitto ensure adequate stocks of products are maintained at the Terminal and LPG Storage 
• Analyzes stock records, throughput figures and estimated sales both on a long and short-term basis, identifies optimum supply schedules to meet demand
• Oversees the correct execution of procedures at jetties in pumping products to storage tanks to avoid mixing or contaminating of products; takes corrective action within level of authority

Knowledge, Education & Experience

• Knowledge of Terminal Operation activities and Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical)
• A minimum of 10 years experience within Petroleum Terminal Operations with at least 3 years experience in a managerial role
• Experience in the Oil & Gas Distribution Industry preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification10176
• Job CategoryMiddle Management
• Posting Date02/13/2025, 01:55 PM
• Locations Jebel Ali Terminal, Dubai, 9400, AE
• Apply Before02/28/2025, 01:55 PM
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay

About Us

Emarat is a multi-channel power and energy company with a much-loved network of service stations and fuel depots across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. We meet the day-to-day petrol and LPG needs of millions of people while also helping to keep the engines of Industry running with fleet solutions, aviation fuel and commercial fuel services.

The Emarat brand has earned its reputation for providing great value and high-quality products and services – which is why you can expect the expected, every time.

Our network spans right across the north of the UAE, from Dubai to Ajman, and from Fujairah to Sharjah, plus many other locations in between. Service and quality are incredibly important to us, which is why we are proud to provide our customers with high-quality fuel, lubricants, state-of-the-art car washing facilities, best-in-class terminalling, bulk fuel logistics and great franchise opportunities for ambitious businesses.

Oh, and we also serve superb freshly-ground Arabicca coffee for anybody with a taste for the real thing.

All our colleagues – from the barista to the car mechanic – are fully trained in how to deliver great customer service. We operate ethically and to the highest international and national HSE standards, making sure that employees, customers and business partners are happy and safe at Emarat.