Industrial Localization Lead

About the role

The Industrial Localization Lead is a technical position responsible for identifying, assessing and enabling industrial and manufacturing localization opportunities across Energy Oman and its subsidiaries. The role determines whether targeted products, equipment, materials and industrial services can be manufactured, assembled, tested, refurbished or serviced in Oman, and defines the technical capabilities required to achieve sustainable local production.

Key responsibilities

• Screen and assess products, equipment, materials and services for technical suitability for localization in Oman.
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility and define required capabilities, qualification stages, risks, dependencies and milestones.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials and performance criteria to define localization requirements.
• Assess manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forging, casting, heat treatment, coating, assembly, inspection, testing) and facility capabilities.
• Define machinery, tooling, fixtures, software, laboratory and testing equipment needed for local production.
• Conduct technical gap analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, procurement, international manufacturers, technology providers, local manufacturers and government stakeholders to progress viable opportunities from assessment to first local production.

Required profile

• Engineering background with experience in manufacturing feasibility and technical assessments.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams involving engineering, operations, quality, procurement and external partners.
• Strong understanding of production processes, facility capabilities, quality systems and compliance with international standards.

Required skills