Operations Manager

Role overview

Operations and plant performance

• Manage safe, efficient plant operations through site-based shift engineers and operators, following dispatch instructions, company procedures, OEM guidance, and applicable legal, environmental, and contractual requirements.
• Develop short- and long-term plant operations strategy and build the team needed to support it.
• Ensure targets for safety, availability, reliability, efficiency, generation, and budget are met.
• Manage O&M, contractual services, and power purchase agreements.
• Establish operating procedures and computerized maintenance management processes, particularly the permit-to-work system.
• Coordinate operations with finance and accounting, administration, maintenance, and HSE.
• Define, manage, and monitor the operations budget.
• Monitor, record, and report ECRA-required KPIs; arrange internal audits, corrective actions, and the annual external KPI audit.
• Cover performance engineer duties for ECRA-related activities when that engineer is absent.
• Set departmental objectives, deliver targets, execute company strategy, and keep the General Manager informed about departmental issues.

Authority and cybersecurity

• Operate within approved budget limits and approve subordinate expenses according to company policies.
• Protect company and entrusted assets, confidential information, and personal data; follow cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Qualifications and experience

• Accredited engineering degree and demonstrated engineering-level competence supported by appropriate education and training.
• At least 10 years of experience operating a large combined-cycle power plant, including 3 years as an Operations Manager.
• Experience leading and managing people, using safety systems and computerized maintenance management systems, and controlling and reporting budgets.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and experience interacting with purchasing, finance and accounting, maintenance, administration, and HR.

Skills and capabilities

• Drive results through self and others; take ownership and maintain high ethical standards.
• Lead multicultural, multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with other departments.
• Prioritize work autonomously in line with business objectives; plan, solve problems, and make decisions proactively.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships and foster open communication.
• Demonstrate quality and environmental awareness and follow relevant standards and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
• High proficiency in databases, word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and maintenance management systems.

Work environment

• The role is based at a power plant and involves a controlled hazardous environment, inspections, site visits, and operations and maintenance activities.
• Work risks include traffic and automobile accidents, ergonomic issues, and hazards inherent in plant operations and maintenance.
• Required protective equipment may include a hard hat, ear protection, safety glasses and shoes, dust and respiratory masks, gloves, coveralls, and a safety vest.

Company context