Plant/O&M Manager

Engie; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE Saudi Arabia is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Manager to coordinate and lead O&M activities for a large Power/Water plant in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on safe, efficient operation within HSE limits and approved budgets, with responsibility for QA/QC, root cause analysis and training program development.

The successful candidate will guide a dedicated O&M team, manage resources, implement long-term strategies, and oversee KPIs aligned with the business plan.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with strong technical foundation.
• At least 10 years in O&M of large Power/Water plants, SWRO preferred.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Experience with safety systems, budgeting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe, efficient O&M activities to meet HSE, environmental and budget targets.
• Lead day-to-day O&M of the plant with a dedicated team and QA/QC.
• Develop and implement long-term O&M strategy and KPI reporting.
• Manage Third Party contracts and ensure compliance with procedures and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Job description

• Coordinates all operation and maintenance activities safely and efficiently, according to good utility practice, dispatch instructions, OEM guidelines, legal, environmental, contractual and other requirements
• Delivery of high levels of commercial availability and RO plant efficiency through good operations within HSE limits and budget;
• Development and implementation of a long term operations and maintenance strategy ;
• Day-to-day management of the operations and maintenance of the plant through a dedicated Operations and maintenance Team;
• Responsible for the operations & maintenance QA/QC, Root Cause Analysis Program;
• Administers the Permit to Work system through a computerized management program;
• Determines and schedules the resources and requirements for each operation & maintenance activity;
• Establishes the operations & maintenance business processes;
• Reviews, implements and monitors the adherence to O&M Methods and Procedures;
• Development, achievement and reporting of operations & maintenance KPI’s and objectives in line with the Business Plan;
• Management of the operations and maintenance related issues in the Services Agreements with respect to planned and unplanned outage services of RO Plant;
• Efficient management of resources, supplies and consumables while controlling the risks to the business
• Adherence to Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
• Organizes risk analysis for the operations & maintenance tasks
• Implementation of Procedures, documentation, drawings and manuals management
• Maintaining high standards of management, ethics and leadership
• Establish and facilitate training programs for individual development and safety, operational & maintenance competence
• Responsible for the development of the human talent in the O&M organization, securing wide succession planning and upward career mobility for the team. Leasing with the Company’s HR, to implement development strategies for the O&M team.
• Implements lessons learned processes and other activities to achieve a learning organization;
• Takes a lead role in implementing performance management processes within the operations & maintenance teams.
• Establish and implement vertical/horizontal communication within the Operations & maintenance teams to ensure members are well informed and remain engaged with the business
• Communication and cooperation with the Operation & maintenance team and Finance and Accounting, Purchasing, Administration and HR teams
• Supervises use and auditing of the Site Quality Assurance and Safety Programs;
• Responsible for budget expense/capital planning and control of the operations & maintenance dept;
• Prepares specifications, plans and administers Third Party Contracts and other operation & maintenance support contracts;
• Works closely with inspection and overhaul contractors and provides them with all the necessary support;

  Essential Qualifications:

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

  • Experience:

    • At least 10 years experience in the operations and maintenance of a large Power / Water Plant preferably SWRO plant , 3 of which must have been in the capacity of a Operation Manager / Maintenance Manager
    • Leading and managing people
    • Use of safety systems
    • Use of computerized maintenance management system
    • Engineering concepts and principles
    • Interaction with purchasing, finance and accounting, maintenance, administration and HR
    • Budget control and reporting

Company Name: ENGIE Saudi Arabia

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Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.