Operations Manager - BESS

Masdar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking an Operations Manager for its BESS division in Abu Dhabi. This role involves overseeing the operations, quality assurance, and procurement processes to ensure compliance with specifications and performance standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contracts and purchasing, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse teams. Join a leader in the clean energy sector and contribute to innovative projects that drive sustainability and climate action globally. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering organization committed to advancing the energy transition.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in contracts and purchasing in a large organization.
• At least 2-3 years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of BESS Proc Co including testing and quality assurance.
• Oversee third-party inspection agencies for compliance and performance.
• Coordinate delivery plans and manage finance processes.

Skills

Financial Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Planning and Organizing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of BESS Proc Co (including qualification testing, pre-production test, testing and quality assurance).
• Manage the third-party inspection agencies responsible for qualification testing, pre-shipment testing, production testing, site testing and warranty period testing to ensure components are as per the required specifications and performance parameters.
• Manage the production process of the technologies purchased by BESS Proc Co.
• Manage the Sponsors qualification process of suppliers, technologies and production lines in line with overall contracts and supply chain standards and policies and business / project requirements.
• Manage and monitor the manufacturing and transportation schedule.
• Coordinate and arrange the delivery plan, manage the storage plan (as applicable) and delivery schedule.
• Ensure BOM material used and proper traceability to satisfy the Lenders requirements.
• Manage the finance process and requirements including but not limited to: Opening LCs to the OEMs, review of documentation and coordination with the banks, issuance of invoices and following up on payments, manage the cash flow and ensure positivity, coordinate with the SPVs for the payment processes, coordination with the banks.
• Managing the bonds (advance, performance, warranty bond).
• Support in the negotiation of the technical requirements of the supply agreements in order to ensure that deals are favorable to the Consortium and its shareholders.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or finance or related field.

Preferred Experience:

• 6-8 years of experience in contracts and purchasing in a large organization requiring the procurement of a large range of products and services, including at least 2-3 years in a managerial role.

Job-Specific Skills

• Knowledge of financial, legal and corporate responsibility matters.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate/multifunctional environment.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize actions and manage a diverse team.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers.

About Masdar

Masdar is one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition. As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion. Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen. Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.

Location: Operations Manager - BESS • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates