Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Assistant Operation Manager to strengthen our Fuels Division. This role serves as a critical bridge between the Operations Director’s vision and on-the-ground execution. You will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining project profitability, and upholding Bureau Veritas’ standards of excellence across all cargo service lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Support the Operation Manager in planning, directing, and coordinating daily operations across Oil & Gas, Marine, and Agri/Biomass sectors.
• Resource Management: Optimize the allocation of manpower and equipment to ensure all inspection projects (including Charcoal Cargo and Petrochemical) are delivered on time and within budget.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Oversee the technical integrity of inspection reports and ensure full compliance with ISO standards, internal procedures, and government regulations.
• Process Improvement: Identify operational inefficiencies and propose systematic improvements in field practices, particularly in vanning inspections and factory audits.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key clients, port authorities, and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Reporting & Analytics: Prepare weekly and monthly reports on operational performance and team KPI achievements for management review.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 7–8 years of experience in the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) industry, with at least 3 years in a managerial or assistant managerial role.
• Technical Mastery: Comprehensive understanding of Marine Cargo Survey (Draught Survey, Supervision), Oil & Gas cargo, and specific experience in Biomass/Charcoal commodities.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead large teams and provide effective mentoring to field supervisors.
• Business Acumen: Solid understanding of operational cost management (P&L at unit level) and man-hour efficiency.
• Language: Fluent in English (spoken and written) for regional coordination and international reporting.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Engineering, Marine Transportation Management, or a related scientific field