Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager

gu-recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

gu-recruitment is seeking an O&M Contractor & Contract Management Lead to drive tendering, evaluation, and selection of O&M contractors, service providers, and EPC subcontractors for utility-scale assets in Oman. You will oversee contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and escalation between the Owner and contractors.

You will also manage O&M site engineers and technicians, coordinate maintenance planning, and supervise spare parts inventory, warranties, and vendor performance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering; Master’s is a plus.
• PE license, PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 8–10 years in O&M or asset management of utility-scale assets with 3–5 years in solar/wind facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead tendering, evaluation, and selection of O&M contractors, service providers, and EPC subcontractors.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize O&M contracts and LTSAs; monitor KPIs, SLAs, and performance incentives.
• Directly manage O&M site engineers and technicians across solar, wind, and substations sites.
• Oversee spare parts procurement, inventory, warranties, and outage/maintenance planning.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor management

Electrical engineering

SCADA

CMMS/APM software

Site supervision

HV substations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Power Engineering

Master's degree or MBA an advantage

Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP

Tools

CMMS/AMMS software

SCADA platforms

Contract/warranty management systems

Job description

O&M Contractor & Contract Management Lead the tendering, evaluation, and selection process for O&M contractors, service providers, and specialized subcontractors.

Review, negotiate, and finalize O&M contracts, Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs), and maintenance scopes of work on behalf of the Owner. Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, availability guarantees, and response-time commitments; apply bonus/penalty (liquidated damages) provisions where applicable. Conduct periodic contract compliance audits and manage contract renewals, amendments, and close-outs. Act as the primary point of escalation between the Owner and O&M/EPC contractors for technical and commercial disputes.

Site Engineering & Personnel Oversight

Directly manage and supervise O&M site engineers, supervisors, and technical staff across solar, wind, and substation sites. Set performance objectives, review work plans, and ensure adequate staffing and competency levels at each site. Oversee shift planning, on-call/emergency response rosters, and coordination between multiple site teams. Approve site engineers' maintenance schedules, permits-to-work, and outage/switching plans in coordination with grid operators. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to site teams; identify training and certification needs.

Spare Parts, Inventory & Warranty Management

Oversee procurement, storage, and logistics of spare parts to minimize downtime and avoid overstocking. Track equipment warranties (OEM and contractor-provided) and ensure timely warranty claims are filed, followed up, and closed with suppliers/manufacturers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering (Master's degree or MBA an advantage). Minimum 8–10 years of experience in O&M or asset management of utility-scale power generation or transmission assets, with at least 3–5 years covering solar and/or wind facilities. Demonstrated experience managing O&M/EPC contractors, LTSAs, and substation/HV assets from an Owner's perspective. Strong understanding of PV and wind turbine technology, HV substation equipment, protection systems, and grid codes. Experience with CMMS/APM software, SCADA platforms, and contract/warranty management systems. Professional Engineer (PE) license, PMP, or equivalent certification preferred.