VP Operation and Maintenance - Water Transmission

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking an Emirati national to serve as Vice President of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for water transmission. The role offers a strategic mandate to drive reliability, sustainability, and innovation across energy assets and associated infrastructure.

You will provide senior leadership, oversee large technical teams, manage multi‑billion dirham budgets, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and represent the company with regulators and partners as part of shaping

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

VP Operation and Maintenance - Water Transmission

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 02/15/2026

We are seeking a highly experienced Emirati National to join as Vice President of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) in water transmission. 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

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

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.