Senior Plant Manager

Antal International; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 562,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Senior Plant Manager to lead the operation and maintenance of a large gas turbine power plant. The successful candidate must have extensive experience in O&M for Combined Cycle Power Plants and demonstrate strong management capabilities. Key responsibilities include compliance management, budget preparation, and stakeholder communication. This role offers an opportunity to drive operational efficiency in a critical energy sector position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years total professional experience.
• At least 15 years in O&M of Combined Cycle Power Plants.
• Minimum 10 years in senior management roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance activities in line with HSE and O&M agreements.
• Develop and implement plant policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate monthly and annual reports on plant performance.

Skills

Collaboration & Communication

Agility

Resilience

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance & Materials Management Systems

Job description

Role Profile: Senoir Plant Manager

Reporting To: O&M Company Board of Directors

Role Overview

The Plant Manager will lead the full operation and maintenance of the 1,980 MW Qassim 2 Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant. The position is responsible for ensuring plant readiness, compliance, staff management, performance, and reporting under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SPPC, while reporting directly to the O&M Board.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all operation and maintenance activities in line with HSE and O&M agreements.
• Ensure operational readiness prior to plant takeover from Owner/EPC.
• Lead design review, construction, and commissioning support phases.
• Mobilize and train O&M staff to meet operational requirements.

Planning & Management

• Develop and implement plant policies, procedures, and CMMS systems.
• Prepare and manage annual and long-term operating plans.
• Ensure reliability, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare budgets and perform monthly financial analysis of O&M revenues and expenses.
• Maintain compliance with accounting and legal requirements.

Procurement & Compliance

• Obtain all necessary consents, permits, approvals, and licenses.
• Source, select, and manage suppliers and material inventories.
• Oversee contract and compliance management.
• Manage risk assessment and mitigation activities.

Reporting & Stakeholder Relations

• Provide accurate monthly and annual reports on plant performance, incidents, and O&M activities.
• Maintain clear communication with the Board/Owner and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with lenders, contract counterparties, insurers, partners, OEMs, and government authorities.
• Promote positive community relations and represent the plant externally.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 20 years total professional experience.
• At least 15 years in O&M of Combined Cycle Power Plants.
• Minimum 10 years in senior management roles.
• Proven experience with Gas Turbine LTSA/LTPA/Coordination Agreements.
• Strong understanding of Project Agreements (PPA, O&M Agreement, Site Lease, Interconnection, etc.).
• Proficiency in IT tools (Windows, Maintenance & Materials Management Systems).

Skills & Competencies

Core Competencies

• Collaboration & Communication
• Agility
• Resilience
• Initiative
• Adaptability

Technical Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Result Orientation
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Agreements (PPA, O&M, etc.)
• CCGT Plant Operations