Site Operation Lead

Ecolab; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global water treatment company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Site Operation Lead to manage operations at a wastewater treatment plant. Responsibilities include optimizing plant processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in operations and maintenance, particularly in heavy industry or ZLD plants, alongside a degree in mechanical or chemical engineering. This role is crucial for maintaining efficient plant operations and developing team capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in O&M preferably in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience in ZLD plant operation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical system maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety performance and maintenance team.
• Implement planned maintenance systems for plant operations.
• Optimize process improvements in plant operations.
• Prepare reports on contract KPIs.
• Ensure personnel have necessary skills and training.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Problem-solving

People management

Operational process understanding

Education

Degree in mechanical/chemical engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Role Description: Site Operation Lead

Job Purpose

• The role of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager is to manage the overall O&M of WWTP, ETP UF RO & ZLD system

• To ensure plant equipment availability at maximum for the equipment and instruments associated with Effluent Treatment Plant, Sewage Treatment Plant, ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge plant- MVR)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Accountable for the safety performance of the mechanical maintenance team– goal zero

• Plan, develop and implement the necessary systems, including planned maintenance (condition based and time based) as well as breakdown maintenance and spares management for mechanical & electrical maintenance of the Plant so as to meet the agreed contract performance requirements within agreed budgets and timescales

• Process optimization & improvements in plant operation

• Preparing SOP, process check list, training to site team, customer management, people management

• Accountable for setting and management of the operation & maintenance Budget

• Establish & regularly review KPI’s as per contractual terms with client

• Accountable for ensuring O&M personnel have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles safely, efficiently and effectively

• Monthly Report to Sr. Eng. Manager including key contract KPIs

• Liaise and communicate with peers in Steel and maintenance systems group as required

• Establish systems to ensure all mechanical/electrical & Operation incidents and near misses (plant, equipment, safety and environmental) are reported and investigated for root cause analysis and appropriate corrective actions instigated

• Manage all direct reports so as to effectively recruit, train, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities

• Performance Review direct reports

• Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates:Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance

• Coaching and Developing Others:Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills

• Developing and Building Teams:Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect and co-operation among team members

• Interacting with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software e.g. MS Office, MS Project, SAP knowledge etc.) set up functions, store, record, or calculate data, compose documents or otherwise process information

• Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work:Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work

• Scheduling Work and Activities:Determining schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities based on work priority, equipment availability and skill and quantity of personnel

• Getting Information:Observing, receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources

• Problem Solving:Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

• Mechanical & Electrical:Understanding relevant equipment, machines and tools including their designs, uses, repairs and maintenance

• Operation:Understanding overall operational process and its requirement in terms of criticality of equipment involved

• Maintaining and Updating Technical Knowledge:Maintaining and updating technical skills and knowledge by keeping industry knowledge current

• Communicating with Management, Peers and Subordinates:Providing information to Location Head, customer, peers and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email or in person

• Employee Movement:Initiating personnel actions such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures

• Budgeting:Budget preparation, administration and documentation

• Principle of Water Quality:Understanding the processes and techniques involved in maintaining water quality

Authorities

• Finance: As per agreed budget

• Manning: As per agreed organizational structure

• Contractual: As per terms and conditions of O&M Contract

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Degree In mechanical/chemical engineering

• Experience: 10 plus years’ experience in O&M preferably in manufacturing or heavy industry, chemical industries particularly in ZLD plant operation

• Location: King Abdullah economic city (KAEC) 127 km from Jeddah

SOME INSIGHTS ABOUT O&M Projects

• Major Objective of the O&M Responsibilities is: -

• STP plant– Operation & Maintenance DM plant. – Operation & Maintenance ETP Plant– Operation & Maintenance

• UF & RO system – Operation & Maintenance

• Softener – Operation & Maintenance

• Pre Treatment – Operation & Maintenance

• MVR/ MEE. – Operation & Maintenance

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.