Operations & Maintenance General Manager

Saur Middle East/Asia; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in UAE seeks an Operations & Maintenance General Manager for a sewage treatment plant project. You will oversee technical activities during the EPC phase and manage operations later. The role requires more than 10 years of experience, with a strong background in wastewater treatment and project management. The position offers an attractive salary, international opportunities, and a supportive work environment, emphasizing growth and environmental care.

Benefits

Attractive salary with benefits

International opportunities

Supportive team and friendly atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of total professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years in the operation of wastewater treatment plants.
• Deep understanding of UAE local authority processes and EHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and construction aspects during EPC phase.
• Ensure smooth operation of sewage treatment plant during operational phase.
• Manage annual O&M budgets and ensure financial reporting.

Skills

Wastewater treatment expertise

EPC project management

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in environmental/chemical/civil/mechanical engineering

Job description

We're a pure player in water and essential services, working to protect the environment in the heart of the territories it serves.

Currently we are looking for a Operations & Maintenance General Manager, for an ambitious project: an Independent Sewage Treatment Plant and strategic water networks project, located in UAE.

Are you ready to take the next step in your O&M career? We are looking for you!

Mission

Reporting to the Project Company General Manager, you will oversee the technical and construction aspects of the project throughout the EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) phase. Your primary goal is to ensure the project meets contractual performance requirements for operation and maintenance, enabling a seamless transition to the operational stage.

After the EPC phase, your responsibilities shift to include overall operational management of the Project during the operation stage.

What you’ll be doing:

1 - During EPC Phase:

• Lead and coordinate all technical activities of the EPC project stage with the full support of a dedicated Owner’s Engineer team.
• Review design documents (P&IDs, process flow diagrams, O&M manuals) for compliance with operational requirements.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning stage or ensure these tests are properly supervised and validated.
• Cooperate with the Human Resources department to recruit the operation team as per the needs and within budget constraints.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on STP processes (biological treatment, chemical dosing, sludge management, etc.).

2 - Then, in an Operation Phase:

• Ensure smooth and efficient operation of sewage treatment plant and the other project components.
• Supervise daily plant activities, including inlet facilities, treatment process, sludge management, and effluent discharge as well as the HSE.
• Monitor process parameters and optimize treatment efficiency.
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Manage annual O&M budgets, optimize cost-efficiency, and ensure financial reporting.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in environmental/chemical/civil/mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 10+ years of total professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years in the operation of wastewater treatment plants and associated infrastructure such as networks and pumping station.
• Experience in managing EPC projects from design to commissioning.
• Preferable GCC Experience.
• Strong knowledge of STP technologies and good backup with EPC project lifecycle, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Fluent in English written and spoken.
• Arabic is not mandatory, but is considered as a plus.
• Deep understanding of UAE local authority processes and EHS standards.
• Technical and Operational Expertise.
• Stakeholder & Government Relations.

What we offer:

• A stable employment contract with a secure employer.
• An attractive salary with benefits package, according to UAE standards.
• International opportunities.
• A supportive team and friendly atmosphere.

Join us and become part of a company that not only values growth and success but also cares about the future of our planet 🌱.