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Chief Operating Officer (COO) Industry: Oil & Gas, EPC, Oilfield Services, Chemicals Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Work Schedule: Typically 5.5-day working week - with frequent regional travel required Estimated Salary: AED 45 - 50K pm total cash package (this includes basic salary, housing and transport allowances) + Family Benefits: Medical Insurance, Visa, Annual Return Flights only + Bonus (performance related and at company discretion) About the Company Our client is a well-established, privately owned industrial group operating across the GCC and North Africa. The business manufactures, supplies and services process equipment, rotating equipment, specialty chemicals and industrial solutions for the oil & gas and energy sectors. Its customer base includes National Oil Companies (NOCs), International Oil Companies (IOCs), EPC contractors and leading oilfield services providers. The Role Reporting to the Founder and Board, the COO will lead all operational and commercial activities across the Group's regional footprint, ensuring profitable growth, operational excellence and strong customer engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead manufacturing, fabrication, chemicals, trading, contracting and aftermarket service operations across multiple countries.Drive operational performance, profitability, working capital management and project execution.Act as the senior executive interface with NOCs, IOCs, EPC contractors and key industry stakeholders.Lead tendering, pre-qualification, vendor registration and technical audit activities.Manage strategic OEM, agency and distribution partner relationships.Build, develop and lead high-performing regional teams. Required Candidate Profile 15+ years of leadership experience within oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, EPC, oilfield services or related sectors.Proven P&L responsibility at a senior executive level.Strong track record working with NOCs, IOCs and major EPC contractors across the GCC.Experience managing complex multi-country operations.Established industry relationships and strong commercial acumen. Confidential Executive Search | Suitable for senior operational leaders seeking a high-impact role within a growing regional energy and industrial business. Let op: vacaturefraude Helaas komt vacaturefraude steeds vaker voor. We waarschuwen je voor mogelijke misleiding: \[ Wij zullen nooit via WhatsApp of in een videogesprek vragen om jouw persoonlijke gegevens (zoals een kopie van je ID, bankgegevens of BSN). \[ Twijfel je over de echtheid van een vacature of contactpersoon? Neem dan altijd rechtstreeks contact met ons op via de officiële contactgegevens op onze website. Important: job fraud Unfortunately, job fraud is becoming more common. Beware of such scams: \[ We will never ask for personal information (such as a copy of your ID, bank details, or social security number) via WhatsApp or during a video call. \[ If you're unsure whether a vacancy or contact person is legitimate, please reach out to us directly using the official contact details on our website. Job Details Posted Date: 2026-08-25 Job Location: United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi Job Role: Engineering Monthly Salary: US $10,000 Preferred Candidate Career Level: Director/Head