• Manage the complete execution of painting and coating projects, from mobilization through completion and final handover.
• Coordinate with Saudi Aramco representatives, PMC/consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, QA/QC, HSE, engineering, and operations teams.
• Review project scope, specifications, drawings, coating systems, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi Aramco engineering standards, specifications, approved procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Plan and control manpower, equipment, materials, access requirements, and other resources required for project execution.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules, productivity targets, manpower plans, and progress against the baseline schedule.
• Supervise and coordinate surface preparation, abrasive blasting, primer application, intermediate coating, topcoat application, touch-up, repair, and final coating activities.
• Ensure environmental conditions such as temperature, relative humidity, steel temperature, and dew point are monitored before and during coating application.
• Coordinate QA/QC inspections, including surface profile, visual inspection, dry film thickness (DFT), adhesion testing, holiday testing, and other required inspections.
• Ensure all coating materials are approved, properly stored, handled, mixed, and applied according to the approved coating system and manufacturer’s requirements.
• Monitor project costs, operational expenses, material consumption, manpower productivity, and equipment utilization to achieve cost-effective execution.
• Manage variations, additional works, claims, and commercial documentation in coordination with the commercial team.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly progress reviews and submit accurate progress reports to management and the client.
• Identify project risks, delays, technical issues, and cost impacts and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco HSE requirements, including permit-to-work, work at height, confined space, abrasive blasting, scaffolding, hazardous materials, and other relevant safety requirements.
• Lead project meetings and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Ensure proper completion of punch-list items, final inspection, documentation, and project handover.
• Lead and motivate the project team to achieve safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and financial objectives.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of industrial painting, protective coating, abrasive blasting, and corrosion protection.
• Good understanding of Saudi Aramco project execution requirements.
• Strong project planning, cost control, and resource management skills.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC and coating inspection requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts under demanding project schedules.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good knowledge of HSE requirements for industrial coating activities.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• AMPP/NACE or BGAS2 certification.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in painting and coating projects within oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial facilities.
• Minimum 10 years’ Experience working on Saudi Aramco projects is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and project scheduling/reporting tools.