_{14th June, 2026}

Nationality: Omani

Job Summary: The Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective execution of operations activities under the VP of Operations. This includes leading processes related to expansion studies & optimizations, metering validation, Gas sales/Purchase agreement, gas operations & settlement, capacity booking, emergency management, and system development. Acting as a Senior Matter Expert, the Operations Lead ensures alignment with contractual terms, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence to meet end-user demand and optimize gas supply requirements. This role also involves team coaching and fostering collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
General

• Lead gas operations, including data validation, capacity booking, nominations, balancing, and settlement activities.
• Ensure accurate gas accounting, invoicing, budget alignment, and cash flow management.
• Resolve operational discrepancies, drive process improvements, and support team development.

Network Expansion Studies and Optimization

• Lead technical and commercial assessments of network expansion projects with the TSO, including capacity, tariffs, CAPEX, and implementation plans.
• Conduct studies to optimize gas monetization, utilization, and value creation across the gas value chain.

Contract Datasheets and Gas Nominations

• Lead preparation of contract datasheets and annual gas nominations with the TSO, suppliers, and end-users.
• Ensure compliance with the Transportation Code, Gas Supply Agreements, and customer requirements.

Metering Validation

• Oversee system mass balance reconciliations and validation of metered and invoiced quantities.
• Lead metering discrepancy investigations, dispute resolution, and approval of mismeasurement reports.
• Participate in metering verification and calibration activities.

New Gas Request Applications

• Evaluate new gas applications, considering technical requirements, economic impact, and energy transition objectives.
• Conduct due diligence, support gas allocation decisions, and facilitate execution of NGSAs.

Gas Sale/Purchase Agreements

• Support negotiation and execution of gas sale/purchase agreements with end-users and suppliers.
• Lead commercial discussions on pricing, escalation mechanisms, gas quality, and supply profiles.

Gas Operations

• Oversee gas settlement, invoicing, nominations, capacity management, and imbalance resolution.
• Monitor contractual compliance, manage stakeholder communications, and enhance operational reporting and controls.

Emergency Management

• Lead stakeholder coordination during emergencies and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Develop and maintain emergency response and gas curtailment plans in collaboration with the TSO.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Master's degree in engineering, Economics / Business or Econometrics with above average academic grades (preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in engineering and natural gas operation.
• Deep understanding of Oman's gas network system, gas regulatory framework, and sector operations.
• Experience in the gas business includes gas conditioning, processing, transportation, extraction, fractioning, and liquification.
• Experience in Engineering work including feasibility, concept engineering and FEED.
• Relevant experience in network operations considering factors such as product type, quantity, destination, and transportation mode.
• Expertise in monitoring performance metrics, data validation, cash flow analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence in a complex regulatory environment.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted

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