Operation Manager

About the Role

ENGIE Saudi Arabia is seeking an Operation Manager to lead and manage all operational activities of a plant in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on achieving targeted levels of reliability, availability, efficiency, and flexibility in alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory regulations, industry standards, contractual obligations, and Company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor plant performance and implement corrective actions to optimize operational efficiency and minimize operational risks.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and systems while maintaining asset integrity and security.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and execution of the site business plan, operational budget, risk management strategy, and Business Management System (BMS).
• Support the achievement of strategic, operational, and financial objectives through effective planning and resource utilization.
• Participate in senior management activities and provide operational input to support informed business decision-making.
• Oversee team performance through effective performance management processes and ensure optimal utilization of station resources.
• Allocate and adjust resources as necessary to meet operational priorities and business requirements.
• Liaise and coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless delivery of overall plant objectives.
• Review significant operational events, incidents, and production losses to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Prioritize corrective actions and allocate resources to develop and implement sustainable solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability, operational performance, and cost efficiency.
• Identify training and development needs for operations personnel and ensure implementation of effective competency development programs.
• Develop and maintain a highly skilled operations team capable of meeting current and future business requirements.
• Act as the Authorizing Officer under the Company Safety Rules framework, responsible for approving Competent Persons, Authorized Persons, and Senior Authorized Persons.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels within the operations team and across the wider organization.
• Ensure business objectives, operational priorities, and performance expectations are clearly communicated and understood.
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and adoption of industry best practices across the organization.
• Foster a strong safety culture and lead by example in driving operational excellence and employee engagement.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this position should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in operational management within a plant environment.

Team Leadership and Development

The role involves overseeing team performance, ensuring optimal resource utilization, and fostering a strong safety culture. This includes identifying training needs and developing competency programs to build a skilled operations team.

Operational Excellence and Compliance

A core aspect of this role is to drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability and operational performance. The Operation Manager will also ensure strict compliance with all statutory regulations, industry standards, and company policies.

Application Process

The salary for this position will be discussed during the interview process.