Operational Support Expert

g2 Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment seeks an Operational Support Expert to join a leading hydropower organisation in Hatta, Dubai, UAE, on a 2-year contract starting ASAP. The role focuses on operation and optimisation of a Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility, requiring hands-on support and SOP implementation.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in operations roles within hydropower, with PSH plant experience essential and a strong grasp of safety, procedures, and plant operating manuals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Operations roles within hydropower or power generation facilities.
• Experience operating Pumped Storage Hydropower Plants (PSH/PSPP) is essential.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations including turbines, generators, transformers and substations.
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational documentation.

Responsibilities

• Guide and advise the Customer's operational team.
• Assist in developing and implementing SOPs to support safe plant operation.
• Support operators with guidance and hands-on training during normal working hours.
• Technical knowledge to ensure equipment is operated per O&M manuals in line with SOPs.
• On-call availability may be required for emergencies outside normal hours.

Skills

PSH experience

SOP development

Operations experience

Safety & risk management

Team interfacing

On-call readiness

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Operational Support Expert to join a leading hydropower organisation supporting the operation and optimisation of a Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility in Hatta, Dubai, UAE. This is a 2-Year Contract starting ASAP.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience as an Operations Engineer, Plant Engineer, Operations Manager, O&M Engineer, Shift Supervisor, Control Room Operator, Hydropower Specialist, Technical Advisor or Operational Support Engineer
• Previous experience operating a Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant (PSH/PSPP) is essential
• Strong understanding of hydropower plant operations including turbines, generators, transformers, substations, balance of plant systems and associated auxiliary equipment
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational documentation
• Strong knowledge of plant operating philosophies, start-up and shutdown procedures, emergency response procedures and operational best practices
• Ability to ensure plant equipment is operated in accordance with O&M Manuals, Plant Operating Manuals and operational procedures
• Experience supporting commissioning, performance testing, troubleshooting and optimisation activities within hydropower or power generation facilities
• Strong understanding of operational safety requirements and risk management within heavy industrial or power generation environments
• Ability to interface effectively with plant management, operators, maintenance personnel, OEMs and engineering teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide and advise the Customer's operational team.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support the safe operation of the Plant.
• Support the Customer's operators by providing guidance and general hands-on training during normal working hours.
• Technical knowledge to ensure the equipment is operated in line with the O&M manuals in conjunction with the Plant Operating Manual and SOPs.
• On-call availability may be required in case of emergencies outside the normal working hours.

If you have hands-on experience operating Pumped Storage Hydropower Plants and enjoy supporting operational teams through technical guidance, training and best practice implementation, we'd be delighted to hear from you.