Operations Manager

About the role

The Operations Manager will lead and manage the operating functions of a CCGT power plant in Nairiyah, Saudi Arabia. The role ensures safe, reliable and efficient plant performance while meeting contractual, production, quality, cost and performance objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plant operations, including start‑up, shutdown, planned outages and emergency activities, ensuring safety of personnel, equipment and environment.
• Monitor operating parameters, achieve production schedules and performance standards, and provide operational reporting.
• Participate in technical decisions on plant design, specifications, operating methods and improvements.
• Manage workforce allocation, competency development, training and performance evaluation.
• Prepare and monitor operating budget, control costs and conduct regular operational meetings.
• Implement IMS, HSE, environmental, legal, PTW, waste management and PPE requirements.
• Lead investigations of incidents, non‑conformances and deviations, driving root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor contractors, support emergency preparedness drills and report performance to management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required); postgraduate specialization in Power Plant Engineering preferred.
• 13–16 years of relevant experience in power generation, desalination or RO plants, preferably in CCGT or similar plants.
• Experience working in similar plants in the Middle East is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of CCGT and power plant operations.
• Expertise in HSE, Quality and Environmental Management System principles.
• Knowledge of hazard risk assessment, environmental impact assessment, waste management and spill containment.
• Strong investigation, root‑cause analysis and decision‑making abilities.