We are looking for a Liquid Operations Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and optimizing all liquid cargo operations, storage facilities, and related terminal processes. You will play an active role in ensuring operational excellence, maintaining strict safety and environmental standards, managing team performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in line with DP World standards and global policies
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead, direct, and oversee day-to-day liquid cargo handling, transfer, and storage operations safely and efficiently.
- Ensure full compliance with national and international maritime regulations, safety standards (ISGOTT, etc.), and environmental legislation.
- Manage, coach, and develop the liquid operations team, ensuring proper shift planning and resource allocation.
- Optimize terminal capacity, vessel turnaround times, and pipeline/tank utilization to maximize operational efficiency.
- Monitor operational KPIs (loading/unloading rates, product loss, turnaround times) and drive corrective actions when necessary.
- Conduct regular field inspections to ensure operational safety, equipment integrity, and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinate closely with maintenance, HSE, and marine services to ensure seamless port and terminal operations.
- Oversee product quality control, inventory management, and accurate reporting of liquid cargo movements.
- Lead incident investigations related to operational delays, spills, or safety near-misses, and implement preventive measures.
- Manage operational budgeting, cost control, and procurement requests for liquid operations through SAP.
- Foster a strong safety culture within the team, ensuring active participation in health, safety, and environmental training.
Your Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Maritime Studies, or a related technical field.
- 5–8 years of experience in liquid bulk terminal operations, oil/gas logistics, or chemical storage facilities, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Excellent command of both written and spoken English (to communicate effectively within our global network).
- Strong knowledge of liquid cargo handling equipment, pipeline systems, tank farms, and international safety regulations (e.g., ISGOTT, OSHA).
- Proven leadership and team management skills with a solution-focused and decisive mindset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and terminal management systems (SAP experience is a plus).
- Strong communication, coordination, and crisis management skills.
- Class B driving license and flexibility for operational requirements.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
To Change What's Possible For Everyone
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Maritime Studies, or related technical field
- 5-8 years experience in liquid bulk terminal operations, oil/gas logistics, or chemical storage facilities with 2-3 years managerial/supervisory experience
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong knowledge of liquid cargo handling equipment, pipeline systems, tank farms, and international safety regulations (e.g., ISGOTT, OSHA)
- Proven leadership, team management, communication, coordination, and crisis management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and terminal management systems
- SAP experience
- Class B driving license and flexibility for operational requirements
DP World Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
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What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
