Operation Manager

Operation Manager at ACWA Power

ACWA Power is seeking an Operation Manager for a full-time position in An Nu'ayriyah. This role involves leading and managing the operating functions of a CCGT power plant to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The Operation Manager will be responsible for adhering to established procedures, contractual requirements, and production schedules, while meeting quality, cost, and performance objectives.

Role Overview

The Operation Manager will oversee operational planning, workforce management, and plant performance. Key aspects of the role include ensuring compliance with HSE and IMS standards, managing emergency preparedness, and driving continuous improvement in operating activities. This position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience in a relevant field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plant operations, including normal operation, plant start-up, shutdown, planned outages, and emergency activities, ensuring safety for personnel, equipment, and the environment.
• Ensure efficient plant operation, achieve production schedules, and meet established operational and performance standards, while monitoring operating parameters and maintaining effective operational reporting.
• Participate in technical decisions related to plant design criteria, specifications, operating methods, modifications, and improvements, recommending changes to procedures and schedules as required.
• Manage operating resources, workforce allocation, competency development, performance evaluation, training, and on-the-job development to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Prepare and monitor the plant operating budget and cost control activities, and conduct regular operational meetings to review progress, priorities, issues, schedules, and required actions.
• Ensure effective implementation of IMS, HSE, environmental, legal, PTW, waste management, PPE, hazard risk assessment, and environmental aspect-impact requirements within the area of responsibility.
• Lead investigations of incidents, non-conformances, deviations, and operational issues, ensuring root cause analysis and implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors, support emergency preparedness and mock drills, report IMS and operational performance to management, and drive achievement of plant objectives and continuous improvement.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 13-16 years of experience in a relevant field.

Work Environment

This is a site-based role located at a remote power plant in An Nu'ayriyah.