Vice President of Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations & Maintenance to drive operational excellence in the Power and Energy sector. The ideal candidate will be an Emirati National with over 15 years of progressive experience, including strong leadership skills and expertise in managing large-scale operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact critical national infrastructure significantly.

Qualifications

• UAE National (Emirati) with family book and passport.
• 15+ years of experience in O&M within Power/Energy sector, with 5 years in leadership.
• Strong expertise in energy generation, transmission, and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all O&M functions.
• Develop long-term operational strategies for sustainability.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Operational excellence

Budget management

Compliance management

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power, Energy, or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Emirati National to join as Vice President of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) in the Power and Energy sector. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, sustainability, and innovation in managing critical national infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all O&M functions across power and energy assets.
• Develop and implement long-term operational and maintenance strategies to ensure reliability, sustainability, and efficiency.
• Oversee energy generation, transmission, and distribution operations.
• Lead large technical teams, ensuring strong performance, development, and engagement.
• Manage budgets, allocate resources effectively, and ensure cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement in O&M practices.
• Represent the company with key stakeholders, regulators, and partners.

Requirements

• UAE National (Emirati) with family book and passport
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power, Energy, or related Engineering discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in O&M within the Power / Energy sector, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Strong expertise in energy generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale operations, budgets, and diverse technical teams.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• English required, Arabic preferred.
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