Operation and Maintenance Manager

Alcazar Energy; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional with 10-15 years in operations management, particularly in renewable energy projects. The role includes developing asset management systems, managing contracts, and leading O&M teams. Candidates should have a BSc in Engineering and a solid understanding of wind and solar technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact sustainable energy solutions and contribute to global environmental goals.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Contributing to impactful renewable projects

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of site and operations experience in Renewable Energy projects.
• At least 5 years in onshore wind projects required.
• Strong understanding of OPEX optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the asset O&M management system.
• Manage O&M Tender Process and selection of contractors.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for E&S.
• Analyze O&M market and manage insurance claims.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership & team development

Analytical skills

Negotiation Skill

Problem solving skills

Cross-cultural communication

Decision-making under pressure

Education

BSc. Engineering

MSc. Engineering or related field

Project Management Programme

Tools

HV/MV substations

Wind turbine technology

Solar PV systems

BESS technologies

Job description

Overview

Thank you for your interest in joining Alcazar Energy! Each role at our company offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the global shift towards sustainable energy. As you consider applying, reflect on how your unique skills, passion, and vision align with our mission to innovate and energize the world responsibly.

Assets Management

• Develop and implementation of the asset O&M management system and procedures.
• Asset O&M Management Plans and Budget responsibility for all the assets, including annual input to business planning process as well as periodic re-forecasting process
• Selection and implementation of Asset Management Tools to monitor the Portfolio of Projects.

Commercial and Contracts

• Analysis of the O&M market.
• O&M Tender Process management and selection of all the external contractors for the O&M services.
• Commercial negotiations of the O&M contracts and O&M Services and selection of the contractors. Analysis and draft of the O&M contracts for the maintenance of the plants, verifying technically and negotiating the offers of suppliers.
• With the support of Legal and Contract Manager functions management of O&M Contracts.
• Management of the Insurance Claims process and liaising with all the involved parties
• Liaising with the financial department to support the emission of the correct invoices.

Technical Performance and Management

• Together with the line manager, size, structure, select and manage the O&M team at headquarters and Sites.
• Management and supervision of all the activities related to the handover from Construction to Operation stage, warranty period, punch list, etc.
• Execution and monitoring of the implementation of the asset maintenance.
• Maximization of the investment values of the assets through the management of the operational costs, O&M strategy and technical design optimization.
• Implementation of the operational procedures to deliver high quality results.
• Preparation of weekly, monthly and annual reports related to the assets.
• Management of all the involved external stakeholders, contractors and involved parties on all issues related to the assets and resolution of the same issues.
• Ensuring all the assets follow the statutory requirements for E&S.
• Monitoring the performances of the plants remotely via the SCADA systems/ asset management systems:
• Advanced analytics / performance diagnostics
• Predictive maintenance
• Data quality governance
• Analysis of all the KPIs related to the assets - evaluation of the results, and KPI- driven decision making
• Checking the performance reports coming from the O&M Contractor, analysing the issues and suggesting technical solutions (identifying activities and technologies) to achieve the Guaranteed PR
• Dealing directly with all sub-contractors involved in the O&M activities, working on the plants ensuring that the agreed service level agreements are met
• Checking the data (Import/Export) of the meters reading coming from the energy suppliers to confirm to the financial department the correct payment of the invoices
• Site visits to check the status of the plants.
• Management of the PPAs requirements related to the solar and wind assets.
• Energy forecasting
• Define and oversee energy forecasting processes for wind, solar and hybrid assets, ensuring data quality and forecast accuracy.
• Coordinate with forecasting providers and internal teams to continuously improve forecast performance and reduce deviations.
• Use energy forecasts to support maintenance planning, performance optimisation, PPA compliance and curtailment analysis.
• Preparation and discussion with Investment team of O&M assumptions (including OPEX) for projects in origination/development stage. Update of Financial Model assumptions required to optimise the Company’s Projects’ Financial Models.
• Support commercial and BESS operational strategies by aligning forecasts with dispatch, EMS and revenue optimisation needs.
• In House O&M implementation (if decided)
• Define and lead the strategy for the establishment and scaling of the in-house O&M organisation across wind, solar and BESS assets.
• Develop the in-house O&M operating model, including organisational structure, roles, procedures, tools and KPIs.
• Manage the transition from outsourced to in-house O&M, ensuring continuity of operations, safety and performance.
• Recruit, develop and lead in-house O&M teams while maintaining effective interfaces with OEMs and external service providers.
• OEM vs ISP strategy

Qualifications

• BSc. Engineering essential
• MSc. Engineering or related field is desirable
• Project Management Programme is desirable

Knowledge and Experience

• 10-15 years of site and operations experience in Renewable Energy projects with at least 5 years in onshore wind Projects
• Experience in implementing in house O&M or managing is desirable.
• Strong understanding of:
• Wind turbine technology (onshore)
• Solar PV systems
• HV/MV substations
• BESS technologies (Li-ion, EMS, PCS)
• OPEX optimization

Job Specific Skills

• Stakeholder management
• Leadership & team development
• Analytical skills
• Negotiation Skill
• Problems solving skills
• Cross-cultural communication
• Decision-making under pressure

Additional information

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to perform duties outside of those mentioned as operationally required and at the discretion of the manager. Employee may be required to undertake short trips away from home.

We appreciate your time in considering a career with Alcazar Energy. By joining our team, you’re choosing to stand at the forefront of the renewable energy industry, contributing to projects that prioritize integrity, quality, and sustainability. As you share our commitment to making a difference, we look forward to potentially welcoming you aboard.