Head of Industrial Coating

Job description / Role

Position Title: Head of Industrial Coating
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive salary package 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.

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.

§ 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.

About the Company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.