VP – Operations & Maintenance
KBR, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Al Khobar • Saudi Arabia
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About the role
- Identify and secure high-value opportunities in O&M in the Middle East and other developing regions.
- Build and strengthen strategic alliances with governments, key clients and prospective clients in key markets.
- Develop and execute comprehensive O&M strategies for large-scale industrial assets.
- Ensure seamless integration of maintenance programs with commissioning and operational phases.
- Drive adoption of predictive and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and optimize asset performance.
- Oversee asset integrity management, reliability engineering, and digital monitoring systems.
- Establish governance frameworks for maintenance planning, spare parts management, and contractor oversight.
- Implement sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and emissions reduction in maintenance operations.
- Align O&M practices with client objectives and international standards for quality and safety.
- Guarantee adherence to global safety standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Implement robust risk management systems for operational hazards and environmental compliance.
- Lead deployment of advanced analytics and digital platforms for real-time performance optimization.
- Champion innovation in asset management technologies to enhance reliability and cost efficiency.
- Build and mentor a high-performing O&M leadership team across multiple geographies.
- Drive workforce development programs, including certifications in reliability and maintenance engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 20 years of experience in industrial operations and maintenance, with at least 10 years in executive leadership roles.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale O&M programs in energy, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.
- Experience with large clients such as ADNOC, Armaco, QP, BOC, etc.
- Expertise in digital asset management tools and predictive maintenance technologies such as Predictive analytics, smart inventory, preventive maintenance, smart planning, scaffolding, & turnaround.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
- Preferred Qualifications Experience in APAC and/or Europe Experience working with joint ventures
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
O&M strategiesasset integrity managementreliability engineeringpredictive maintenancepreventive maintenancerisk managementenergy efficiencyemissions reductionadvanced analyticsdigital asset management
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic alliance buildingstakeholder engagementcommercial acumenmentoringinnovationworkforce developmentcontract negotiationgovernance framework establishmentteam building
Certifications
certifications in reliability engineeringcertifications in maintenance engineering