Company Description

Providing water, energy and waste management solutions for ‎160 years, Veolia
offers public authorities and industries with a range of water, energy and
waste management services vital to human development and sustainable growth in
‎48 countries around the world. We continue to adapt and innovate in step with
economic growth and human development by designing and implementing solutions
that will have a positive impact on the environment and resources.
Our goal is to build a better 21st century, we therefore see ourselves as

resourcers.

Key figures:
* More than ‎1,300 employees in the Middle East (in addition to the ‎4,000 for Enova which reports directly to Veolia AMO, for Facility Management and energy Efficiency contracts in the ME)
* A strong local network with ‎12 offices across the region (UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon)
* ‎30 years of sustainable partnerships
* More than ‎6,000 references
In the Middle East, Veolia works with industries, governments and communities,
retail and commercial businesses, to deliver innovative and sustainable
solutions that are needed today, with the vision required for tomorrow.
Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia
is committed to achieving quantifiable results with sustainable, pragmatic
environmental solutions.

Job Description

The Asset Manager is responsible for the definition of strategy and the
effective asset management and asset performance of the integrated waste-
treatment facility. They execute the day-to-day asset management of both
facilities, and supervise asset teams and sub-contractors. The Asset Manager
is also responsible for the achievement of technical, financial, quality and
HSE goals in their scope.
This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement the Asset Management (AM) Plan with the Operations Director and Maintenance Manager
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of existing assets, systems and performance
* Define new/improved AM processes; rewrite procedures and operating standards.
* Define a schedule for implementation of AM changes including training and tracking.
* Assess, optimise and improve asset behaviour and deterioration, of existing systems and units
* Propose improvements for cost-optimisation, technical performance and improved plant availability
* Optimise and maintain Asset Management database: collect, complete and validate operational data, managing the interface with IT and O &M teams.
* Supervise Asset team, ensuring staff availability, recruitment and training.
* Responsible for condition monitoring and supervision of CMMS
* Ensure that all safety measures are defined and implemented to support AM activity
* Supervise warehouse and store-keeping - spares, workshop, vehicles, materials and inventory
* Participate in defining and managing the asset management budget, and prepare financial reports
* Support CAPEX implementations; improve and propose new projects to CAPEX plans in their area
* Work closely and collaboratively with the Operations teams and Support teams
* Be available to be called in during emergency situations and plant breakdowns when necessary
* Participate in relevant procurement; RFQs and negotiation of contracts, supervise subcontractors.
* Prepare technical, operational and financial reports relating to their areas of responsibility
* Ensure a smooth transition in the beginning of the contract, in their area of responsibility
* Ensure contractual, ethical and statutory compliance in their activities
* Foster collaborative long-term working relationships with the facilities' management and staff.
* Improve and track HSE performance and overall performance in their scope relating to O&M KPIs.
* Apply all relevant HSE measures in line with regulations and Veolia policy
* Ensure the safety of staff working under her/his leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, in a relevant discipline


• ‎15+ years industry experience, including ‎5 years ' experience in a similar position in a hazardous waste treatment plant. International experience will be a plus.


• Technical and operational experience in a similar plant/facility


• Experience of Asset Management quality system ISO55001-‎2014


• Knowledge of 5S methodology will be a plus.


• Work positively in multinational teams; high cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity


• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical behaviour


• Ability to convince different stakeholders to drive change


• Good communicator, people-manager and team player


• Willing and able to be based full-time in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal
consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete or exhaustive list
of all duties and responsibilities that will be carried out by the selected
candidate.
Veolia Middle East does not and shall not discriminate in any forms in its
recruitment processes.