Power Plant Manager

Job Summary:

The role is responsible to manage overall operation, maintenance, and performance of the power plant. Ensuring safe, reliable, and cost efficient generation and distribution of power and steam to enable smooth and continuous flow to downstream plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the power plant, including boilers, turbines, compressors, boiler water treatment plant and other related accessories and services.
• Ensure continuous and reliable supply of power and steam to production facilities.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to minimize downtime. And ensure proper upkeep of the asset all the time.
• Monitor plant performance indicators and take corrective actions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Bring cost efficiency both in fuel consumption as well as overheads through continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and energy regulations and company policies.
• Lead the team of engineers, technicians, and operators, ensuring proper training and development.
• Plan and manage the annual power plant budget, including fuel and maintenance costs.
• Review, record, analyze and circulate technical reports, maintenance logs, and performance summaries.
• Manage effective and smooth relationship and coordinate with other functions and customers
• Lead and champion energy-saving, sustainability and eco friendly initiatives.
• Liaise with external vendors, contractors and OEMs for all equipment and utility service related matters

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Power Engineering.
• Minimum 810 years of experience in power plant operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Demonstrated and proven experience of successfully installation, commissioning, and operations of multi fuel high pressure boilers, steam turbines and co-generation system
• Excellent technical knowledge of power generation and distribution systems, more specifically, operation and maintenance of thermal power plant including boiler water chemistry, and steam purity requirement
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to environment and safety

Certificates Required:

• Certified Power Plant Professional (CPP) or equivalent is preferred/ Boiler Proficiency certificate (BOE)
• Safety and environmental certifications are an advantage.

Needed Skills:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong decision-making and crisis management skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for analysis and presentations. Familiarity with SCADA, DCS. Power management system and maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Language Skills: Proficient in English for communication, reporting, and documentation. Arabic speaking and reading proficiency is a plus.

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