Plant General Manager

Acwa; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power seeks a Plant General Manager for the Red Sea Project - Power & Water Operations in Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. You will provide leadership to plant operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable and efficient performance, optimizing resources and ensuring uninterrupted power and water supply.

The role covers operational, financial, contractual, people, HSE and stakeholder performance, ensuring compliance with standards and contracts to maximize plant reliability and

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of power generation and desalination plant operations and performance.
• Strong techno-commercial knowledge including budgeting and profitability.
• Leadership, planning, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, SAP, IMS, HSE and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plant strategies and plans to meet production and business objectives.
• Lead operations and maintenance, planning, availability, efficiency and reliability.
• Manage operating budget, financial performance, cost control, and compliance with contracts.
• Lead workforce planning, performance management, talent development, and coaching.
• Provide technical leadership in root cause analysis, risk assessment, modifications, and reliability improvements.
• Oversee procurement, spare parts, contractor performance, and SAP process implementation.
• Ensure IMS, HSE, legislation, policies, audits and corrective actions are followed.
• Maintain relationships with project company, board, shareholders, OEMs, contractors and authorities.

Skills

Power generation operations

Water desalination operations

Financial management

Contractual compliance

Leadership

Supply chain management

SAP processes

IMS & HSE governance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

IMS

Job description

Job Specifications

Job Title: Plant General Manager

Location: Red Sea, Saudi Arabia

Project: Red Sea Project - Power & Water Operations

Job Summary

Provide overall leadership and direction to plant operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance, optimum resource utilization, and uninterrupted supply of power and water. The role is accountable for operational, financial, contractual, people, HSE, and stakeholder performance while ensuring compliance with company standards and contractual obligations to maximize plant reliability and profitability.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plant strategies and operational plans in alignment with ACWA Operations O&M strategy, ensuring achievement of production, performance, and business objectives.
• Lead plant operations and maintenance activities, production planning, plant availability, operational efficiency, and technical performance to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Manage the plant operating budget, financial performance, cost control, resource optimization, profitability, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, talent development, coaching, and mentoring to maintain a competent and motivated plant organization.
• Provide technical leadership in root cause analysis, risk assessment, plant modifications, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Oversee supply chain activities, inventory management, procurement, spare parts, contractor performance, and effective implementation of SAP processes.
• Ensure compliance with Integrated Management System (IMS), HSE requirements, applicable legislation, company policies, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain effective relationships with the Project Company, Board, shareholders, OEMs, contractors, and relevant authorities while ensuring accurate reporting and continuous operational improvement.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in managing a production plant, with operational experience in the power generation and water desalination sector.
• Extensive experience in plant operations and maintenance, financial management, contractual compliance, and operational performance.

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of power generation and water desalination plant operations, maintenance, and performance management.
• Strong techno-commercial knowledge, including contracts, agreements, budgeting, financial management, and profitability.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, project management, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, SAP processes, IMS, HSE, and operational governance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, influencing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong people management, mentoring, coaching, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Work Conditions

Site-based role at the Red Sea Project, Saudi Arabia.

Availability to support critical plant operations, emergencies, and operational requirements outside normal working hours when necessary.