Abdul Aziz Saoud
Vice President – Water Operations & Maintenance | Strategic Leader in Utilities, Infrastructure & Engineering | Driving Innovation, Efficiency & Sustainable Growth
The move
MoveDanieli Group → TAQA Distribution
TitleEngineering Intern – Mechanical & Industrial Systems → Vice President – Water Operations & Maintenance
LocationAbu Dhabi → Abu Dhabi
Career arcRooted in UAE★
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates → Uae
Native languageArabic
Years in UAE17.4
Total experience17.4 years
TAQA Distribution headcount10,001+ employees
TAQA Distribution industryUtilities
TAQA Distribution HQAbu Dhabi
TAQA Distribution typeGovernment Agency
Career arc
- Vice President – Water Operations & MaintenanceJan 2025 — Present
TAQA Distribution· Abu Dhabi, UAE - Department Manager – Water O&M LD2023 — 2024TAQA Distribution· Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Section Manager – Ops & Maintenance, Eastern Region2020 — 2023TAQA Distribution· Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Acting Section Manager – Ops & Maintenance, Eastern Region2019 — 2020TAQA Distribution· Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Head of Preventive Maintenance & Leak Detection, East Region2012 — 2019TAQA Distribution· Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Field Operation Engineer2010 — 2012TAQA Distribution· Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Engineer Under Development2008 — 2010TAQA Distribution· Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Engineering Intern – Mechanical & Industrial SystemsSep 2006 — Sep 2006
Danieli Group
Education
- Stallion Academy (Recognized by University of Ottawa)Pre-Master (Diploma) · Artificial Intelligence2020 — 2021
- United Arab Emirates UniversityMaster of Engineering ManagementPresent
- United Arab Emirates UniversityMaster · Engineering Management2008 — 2010
- United Arab Emirates UniversityBachelor's degree · Mechanical Engineering2002 — 2008
- Stallion Academy (Recognized by University of Ottawa)Diploma · Artificial Intelligence2020 — 2021
Languages
- Arabic · Native or bilingual
- English · Professional working
Top skills
MaximoPerformance OptimizationCADMaster-CAMData-driven Decision MakingRevenue Generation
About
Experienced and strategic Vice President with 16+ years of leadership driving growth, efficiency, and team performance. Proven in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and high-impact decision-making. Skilled in data-driven solutions, budget optimization, and improving organizational productivity. Known for strong leadership, project delivery, and aligning operations with long-term goals. Seeking a full-time Leadership role to lead innovation, scalability, and sustainable success.