Operations & Maintenance Plant Manager

Energy Job Search; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading O&M service provider in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee all operations and maintenance activities at a large seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) plant. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in a similar role, with proven leadership and management skills, as well as a strong understanding of safety systems and budgeting. Responsibilities include developing strategies and ensuring efficient plant operation while meeting safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience in operations and maintenance of a large Power/Water Plant.
• 3 years in a managerial role within Operations or Maintenance.
• Strong skills in safety systems, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operations and maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement operations and maintenance strategies.
• Coordinate O&M activities with finance, administration, and HSE.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Quality awareness

Communication

Education

Accredited Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Business software

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Manage all operations and maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient operation through a team of site based shift engineers and operators. Develop the short and long term operation and maintenance strategy for the plant and build a capable team of shift engineers, process engineers, maintenance engineers, operators, maintenance technicians and shift chemists to support that strategy. Oversee day to day plant operation and maintenance in accordance with good utility practice, dispatch instructions, company rules and procedures, OEM guidelines, legal, environmental, contractual and other requirements. Key role in the management of the O&M agreement with the Owner and the WPA with the Off-taker. Ensure the plant meets safety, availability, reliability, efficiency, generation and budget targets. Establish appropriate procedures and computerized maintenance management processes, in particular the permit to work system. Coordinate O&M activities with finance and accounting, administration and HSE. Define, manage and monitor the O&M budget in line with the overall company budget.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinate all operation and maintenance activities safely and efficiently, according to good utility practice, dispatch instructions, OEM guidelines, legal, environmental, contractual and other requirements.
• Deliver high levels of commercial availability and RO plant efficiency through good operations within HSE limits and budget.
• Develop and implement a long term operations and maintenance strategy.
• Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of the plant through a dedicated O&M team.
• Be responsible for the O&M QA/QC, Root Cause Analysis Program.
• Administer the Permit to Work system through a computerized management program.
• Determine and schedule resources and requirements for each O&M activity.
• Establish O&M business processes and review, implement and monitor adherence to O&M Methods and Procedures.
• Develop, achieve and report O&M KPIs and objectives in line with the Business Plan.
• Manage O&M related issues in the Services Agreements for planned and unplanned outage services of the RO Plant.
• Efficient management of resources, supplies and consumables while controlling risks to the business.
• Adhere to Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Organize risk analyses for O&M tasks and implement procedures, documentation, drawings and manuals management.
• Maintain high standards of management, ethics and leadership; establish and facilitate training programs for development and competence; implement lessons learned processes; pursue a learning organization; perform succession planning for key staff.
• Lead performance management processes within the O&M teams; establish vertical/horizontal communication to keep members informed and engaged; coordinate with Finance, Purchasing, Administration and HR.
• Supervise use and auditing of Site Quality Assurance and Safety Programs; manage budget expenditures and capital planning for the O&M dept.
• Prepare specifications, plans and administer Third Party Contracts and other O&M support contracts; work closely with inspection and overhaul contractors.

HEALTH & SAFETY

The Job Holder will work in a controlled hazardous environment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND RISKS

• Work Level 5 (OSHA scale 1 to 6): tasks involve risks managed by procedures, supervision, safety devices and HSE teams; non-observance could lead to serious accidents or death.
• Risks include traffic/automobile accidents, ergonomic problems and site-related hazards during inspections, operations and maintenance.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Hard hat/safety helmet; Ear protection; Safety glasses; Safety shoes; Dust mask; Cotton coveralls; Safety gloves; Cotton vest; Respiratory mask.

RECOMMENDED HEALTH PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND MEDICAL EXAMS

• Ergonomic office equipment; Complete medical physical examination; Visual acuity; Color blindness test; Pulmonary function test; Audiometric test.

JOB CONTEXT

Engie Al Jubail for O&M Company Ltd operates & maintains the SWRO Plant of 570,000 m3/day net potable water capacity. The company operates under an O&M agreement with the Owner, Al Jubail International Water Company, for a Greenfield IWP with a 25 year WPA and a single off-taker, SWPC. The job is based at Al Jubail SWRO Plant, located in Al Jubail, eastern Saudi Arabia, serving Riyadh and Qassim; the plant includes storage tanks and in-house solar capacity to reduce grid power use. The Job Holder leads the O&M Department, setting departmental objectives and delivering targets aligned with company strategy.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: General Manager, Operations & Maintenance, Administration, Finance and Accounting, HR, HSE.
• External: Owner, Al Jubail International Water Company (O&M), SWPC, Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Authorities, other contractual counterparty, contractors, suppliers and vendors.

FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

Operates within approved budgetary limits and approves subordinate expenses in accordance with policy.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Direct reports: 8; Indirect reports: 34. Direct reports include Shift Engineer (4), Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, C&I/DCS Engineer, Electrical Engineer; Indirect reports include Operators and Technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential Qualifications

• An accredited Engineering degree
• Demonstrated competence at engineering level with adequate education and training

Experience

• At least 10 years experience in operations and maintenance of a large Power/Water Plant, preferably SWRO; 3 years in the capacity of an Operations Manager / Maintenance Manager
• Leading and managing people; use of safety systems; CMMS; budgeting and reporting; interaction with purchasing, finance and HR

Skills

• Behavioral: drive to achieve, leadership, ownership, ethics, teamwork, proactive planning, open communication, autonomy, quality and environmental awareness, problem solving and decision making
• Language: English excellent; Arabic an advantage
• Computer: strong skills in business software and CMMS

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to Engie Al Jubail for O&M Company policies and procedures; behave responsibly; uphold company values; undertake other duties as reasonably assigned.