Site Manager – Construction & Commissioning (Simple Cycle Gas Power Plant), Site Role-Jebel Ali[...]

SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering group seeks a Site Manager in Dubai to oversee the construction and commissioning of a Gas Turbine Power Plant. Responsibilities include managing site activities, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has 20+ years of experience in power plant projects and holds a relevant engineering degree. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in construction and commissioning of power plants.
• Experienced in gas turbine commissioning and complex site operations.
• Strong understanding of construction management tools and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all site activities related to the Simple Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant.
• Ensure compliance with project safety standards and quality assurance requirements.
• Coordinate testing, start-up, and handover activities.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Technical expertise

Fluency in English

Understanding of safety protocols

Experience in multicultural teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering

Degree from an internationally recognized university

Job description

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Site Manager will be responsible for leading, supervising, and coordinating all on-site activities related to the construction and commissioning of a Simple Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant. The role ensures that all works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and experience managing large-scale power plant projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all site activities related to the construction and commissioning of the Simple Cycle Gas Turbine–based Power Plant.
• Manage and supervise site inspections, erection works, and coordination between the Construction Contractor, EPCM Contractor, and the Employer.
• Ensure compliance with project safety standards, quality assurance requirements, and interface management procedures.
• Lead all Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) commissioning activities.
• Coordinate testing, start-up, and handover activities in line with project milestones.
• Supervise and guide multi-disciplinary construction and commissioning teams to ensure timely and high-quality completion of works.
• Monitor contractors’ performance, resolve technical issues, and ensure adherence to project specifications and schedules.
• Prepare and review site reports, method statements, permits, and relevant documentation.
• Liaise regularly with project management, stakeholders, and external parties to ensure smooth project execution.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE protocols at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Degree from an internationally recognized university is an advantage.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the construction and commissioning of power plants, with extensive expertise in gas turbine commissioning.
• Proven track record in managing complex site operations and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning procedures, safety protocols, and interface management.
• Familiarity with construction and commissioning management tools and documentation practices.
• Experience working in multicultural teams and on international projects is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.

Additional Information

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted