Operations Manager (UAE National)

Charterhouse

UAE

Ref: GP186-3359

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Charterhouse is working with an energy consortium who is looking to hire an Operations Manager (UAE National) to work on an operational combined cycle gas turbine power plant. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff, daily production and output of electricity and water on the facility.

You will report to the Production Manager and ensure the plant is operated safely, efficiently and in compliance with all standard project documents including PWPA and Environmental License. You will manage 4 staff directly and 44 indirectly across all divisions, assisting with the training of new staff and developing existing staff through performance management and appraisal. You will develop and report on O & M budgets and keep efficiency, technical and plant records. You will develop quality assurance plans and safe methods of work alongside safe operational practices for O & M staff. You will monitor the quality of work through the CMMS system and provide guidance to the team for the efficient utilisation and management of resources.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have working experience of a CCGT and desalination process operations practice together with a strong understanding on QHSE management systems. You should have commercial understanding on budgets, cost control and working knowledge of commercial contracts and agreements. It is essential you have worked at management level on a power plant previously with a multicultural work force. It would be advantageous to have previous experience of commissioning and start-up of a plant.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

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Operations Manager salaries in UAE

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AED 17,000

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