VP of Operation and Maintenance - Power/Electricity

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult seeks a senior leader to oversee the operations and maintenance of large-scale power and infrastructure assets in the UAE. The VP will drive asset reliability, safety, and performance across multiple sites.

You will develop strategies, manage budgets, lead high-performing teams, and coordinate contractors while maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering continuous improvement. This role requires a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background, MBA as an advantage, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA or similar) is an advantage.
• Strong experience in operations and maintenance within large-scale infrastructure or industrial environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams and multi-site operations.
• Strong understanding of asset management and maintenance strategies.
• Experience in budgeting, planning, and performance management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations and maintenance of large-scale infrastructure assets across multiple sites
• Develop and execute strategies to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Oversee maintenance programs, including preventive and corrective activities
• Ensure uninterrupted operations while managing risks, incidents, and operational challenges
• Drive performance through KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage and develop high-performing technical and operational teams
• Oversee budgets, cost control, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
• Manage external contractors, vendors, and service providers
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process optimization, and technology adoption

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Maintenance management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Safety standards

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)

MBA or similar

Job description

VP of Operation and Maintenance - Power/Electricity

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/01/2026

We are partnering with a well-established organization in the UAE to appoint a senior leader who will oversee the operations and maintenance of large-scale infrastructure and engineering assets.

This role will play a key part in ensuring operational continuity, asset reliability, and overall performance, while driving efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement across complex operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operations and maintenance of large-scale infrastructure assets across multiple sites
• Develop and execute strategies to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Oversee maintenance programs, including preventive and corrective activities
• Ensure uninterrupted operations while managing risks, incidents, and operational challenges
• Drive performance through KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage and develop high-performing technical and operational teams
• Oversee budgets, cost control, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
• Manage external contractors, vendors, and service providers
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process optimization, and technology adoption

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA or similar) is an advantage
• Strong experience in operations and maintenance within large-scale infrastructure or industrial environments
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams and multi-site operations
• Strong understanding of asset management and maintenance strategies
• Experience in budgeting, planning, and performance management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills