Chief Power Operations & Maintenance Leader

Black Pearl; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking an experienced Head of Power Operations & Maintenance to lead the strategic and operational management of power utility assets across generation, transmission and distribution in the UAE.

This senior leadership role requires deep technical and operational expertise, a proven track record in large-scale O&M, and the ability to drive reliability, safety and continuous improvement across the power network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• 15+ years of relevant experience within the power utility sector.
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles within power operations, O&M or a closely related utility function.
• Strong technical and operational exposure across power transmission and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall O&M strategy for power assets in alignment with organisational objectives.
• Provide senior leadership across power generation, transmission and distribution operations and maintenance.
• Lead system operations to ensure safe, reliable and efficient power delivery.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of substations, transformers, switchgear, transmission and distribution assets.
• Drive preventive, corrective, predictive and condition-based maintenance programmes.
• Ensure high levels of asset availability, reliability and operational performance while minimising outages and downtime.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs, performance targets and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead the management of emergencies, outages, equipment failures and system restoration activities.
• Oversee asset lifecycle management, upgrades, retrofits and capital improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective application of protection systems and power system operational practices.
• Develop and manage annual O&M plans, budgets and resource requirements.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost optimisation and improved resource utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, environmental and technical standards.
• Lead risk management activities covering operational, financial, technical and reputational risks.
• Oversee procurement and vendor management activities related to power O&M.
• Build, lead and develop high-performing technical and operational teams.
• Establish a culture of safety, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure appropriate technical training and capability development for O&M personnel.
• Review and improve O&M policies, procedures, processes and operational frameworks.
• Promote technology adoption and innovative practices that improve power system efficiency, reliability and sustainability.
• Support organisational objectives relating to workforce development and Emiratisation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Safety culture

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Black Pearl Consult is seeking an experienced Head of Power Operations & Maintenance to lead the strategic and operational management of power utility assets across generation, transmission and distribution in the UAE.

This senior leadership role requires deep technical and operational expertise, a proven track record in large-scale O&M, and the ability to drive reliability, safety and continuous improvement across the power network.