Job Description

Position Title

Technical Manager – Fuel Additives & Performance Solutions

Location

UAE (Global Travel Required)

Reporting To

Managing Director / Commercial Director / Business Head

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager – Fuel Additives with deep expertise in gasoline and diesel fuel treatment technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, evaluating, promoting, and supporting fuel additive solutions while driving technical excellence and commercial growth across multiple markets.

The role combines technical expertise, product development, customer support, regulatory compliance, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Expertise & Product Management

• Act as the company's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for fuel additives and fuel treatment technologies.

• Evaluate and recommend additive solutions for:

  • Octane Boosters

  • Cetane Improvers

  • Deposit Control Additives

  • Fuel System Cleaners

  • Fuel Stabilizers

  • Corrosion Inhibitors

  • Lubricity Improvers

  • Cold Flow Improvers (CFI)

  • Anti-Gel Additives

  • Emission Reduction Additives

  • Combustion Catalysts

• Provide technical recommendations for refinery, terminal, and retail fuel applications.

Product Development & Evaluation

• Support development and customization of fuel additive formulations.

• Conduct laboratory and field performance evaluations.

• Design and supervise product trials.

• Analyze fuel quality and additive performance data.

• Work closely with laboratories and suppliers to validate product performance claims.

Technical Sales Support

• Support sales teams during customer meetings and technical discussions.

• Conduct customer training sessions and technical presentations.

• Assist in tender submissions and technical proposals.

• Support distributor onboarding and customer implementation programs.

Customer & Market Support

• Visit fuel marketers, oil companies, distributors, terminals, and industrial customers.

• Troubleshoot fuel quality and performance-related issues.

• Recommend solutions to improve fuel efficiency, engine performance, and emissions.

• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with key customers.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Ensure products comply with ASTM, EN, and regional fuel standards.

• Maintain technical documentation and product certifications.

• Support product registration activities where required.

Supplier & Technology Management

• Interface with global additive manufacturers and technology partners.

• Evaluate new additive technologies and innovations.

• Benchmark products against competing technologies.

Training & Knowledge Development

• Train internal teams on fuel chemistry and additive technologies.

• Develop technical manuals, brochures, and application guidelines.

• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and technological developments.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Petroleum Engineering

  • Chemistry

  • Fuel Technology

  • Mechanical Engineering

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fuels Technology, or related disciplines.

• Certifications related to fuel technology, refining, or lubricant chemistry.

Experience Required

• 8–15 years of experience in:

  • Fuel Additives

  • Refinery Operations

  • Fuel Quality Management

  • Fuel Marketing

  • Specialty Chemicals

  • Petroleum Products

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from the following organizations will be highly preferred:

• Dorf Ketal

• Innospec

• Afton Chemical

• Infineum

• Chevron Oronite

• BASF Fuel Additives

• Lubrizol

• Clariant

• Baker Hughes Fuel Chemicals

• Shell

• BP

• ExxonMobil

• ADNOC

• Aramco

Technical Skills Required

Gasoline Additives

• Octane Boosters

• Deposit Control Additives

• Fuel System Cleaners

• Combustion Improvers

• Stabilizers

• Corrosion Inhibitors

Diesel Additives

• Cetane Improvers

• Cold Flow Improvers

• Anti-Gel Additives

• Lubricity Improvers

• Water Control Additives

• Injector Cleaners

• Combustion Catalysts

Fuel Testing & Standards

• ASTM Methods

• EN Fuel Specifications

• Fuel Quality Testing

• Additive Dosage Calculations

• Fuel Blending Principles

Laboratory Knowledge

• Fuel Analysis

• Additive Performance Testing

• Stability Studies

• Deposit Control Evaluation

• Engine Performance Testing

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Fuel Chemistry

• Additive Formulation

• Product Development

• Fuel Quality Management

• Laboratory Analysis

• Technical Troubleshooting

Commercial Competencies

• Technical Sales Support

• Customer Relationship Management

• Proposal Preparation

• Technical Presentations

• Business Development Support

Personal Competencies

• Analytical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Communication Skills

• Stakeholder Management

• Project Management

• Attention to Detail

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive Tax-Free Salary

• Company Visa

• Medical Insurance

• Annual Leave as per UAE Labour Law

• Travel Opportunities Across International Markets