Job Description
-Oversee end-to-end industrial coating operations, including surface preparation, application methods, curing, inspection, and quality control.
-Lead the adoption of advanced coating systems (powder coating, protective coatings, anti-corrosion, fireproofing), evaluate new technologies, and optimize processes to enhance durability, performance, and cost efficiency.
-Manage client relationships, support tendering and proposals for large-scale coating contracts, align solutions with market demand, and collaborate with procurement and sales teams to secure and deliver projects.
-Direct a multidisciplinary workforce (engineers, inspectors, technicians, supervisors), develop training programs, ensure strict compliance with HSE, environmental, and regulatory requirements, and maintain productivity KPIs.
Position Title: Head of Industrial Coating
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Up to 18K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications
Job Location: Umm Al Quwain, UAE
About the Client:
A pioneering petrochemical manufacturer and trader of paints, coatings, resins, adhesives, and construction chemicals with factories and operations spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science (Master’s degree preferred).
-10+ years of coatings experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing industrial or protective coatings in the UAE/GCC.
-Proven expertise in protective, anti-corrosion, fireproofing, and marine coatings for oil & gas, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
-Strong familiarity with NACE, SSPC, FROSIO, ISO, ASTM standards and regional regulatory requirements.
How to Apply:
Send your CV in word format to: CHEMJOBS2020 AT GMAIL DOT COM and use “Head of Industrial Coating” as email subject