Operations Manager - RPC

Strategy & Plans
 Develop the Operations-departmental strategy in line with the overall
Plant's strategy to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with
other interfacing departmental strategies across. 
Regularly report to the Plant General Manager on the operational activities
of department, challenges and issues faced, mitigations taken, etc. as
required, to keep them informed and updated on the division 's activities.
People Management
 Manage the effective achievement of the team's objectives through setting
individual objectives, managing performance, developing the team and providing
formal and informal feedback to maximise overall performance, engagement and
motivation.
Budget Management
 Contribute to the preparation of the Operation department's budget and
manage and monitor the financial performance against the budget so that areas
of unsatisfactory performance are identified, rectified promptly and potential
performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.
 Participate actively in the monthly budget variance analysis and
discussions to ensure the gaps are reviewed and analysed and appropriate and
timely actions are taken to reduce the gaps.
Operations Planning 
Cascade of the Plant 's operational strategy to develop production plans and
lead the effective monthly and daily scheduling of plant shift operations in
line with the approved strategies and business demands to ensure the
production targets are met.
Operations Management
 Lead and effectively manage all aspects of power generation and water
production within NOMAC's plant to ensure efficient operations, whilst
maintaining a critical focus on safety and quality. 
Work with all related parties to troubleshoot and resolve escalated/critical
operational issues in order to facilitate timely achievement of production
objectives whilst ensuring minimal liquidity damages. 
Review the daily operations reports and submit periodic reports to the
management, keeping them informed of all technical problems, if any, as well
as on recent changes or modifications on existing work plan or schedule.
 Lead the Operational management meetings so that the entire team is clear
on the production standards required and the operations programs that are
underway.
 Review the long-term equipment and operating performance characteristics
and provide technical recommendations to improve the reliability of the
equipment and overall efficiency of the operations processes.
 Ensure all safety protective device tests on critical equipment are
carried out successfully on regular basis, to ensure protective continuity
testing in Compliance with International Safety Standards
Maintenance and Outage Support 
Together with Maintenance department, plan and facilitate the implementation
of planned preventative and corrective maintenance programmes, ensuring timely
repair of critical equipment so as to minimize downtime and forced outages.

Work with the Maintenance team, for the safe execution of the planned
outages for the major operating facilities/equipment on site and provide
support during the shutdown and re-starting of equipment, as needed, to ensure
the EHS, scope, cost, and timeline objectives are met.
Plant Chemistry and Laboratory Management 
Oversee and monitor the setting of production parameters and adjust
production conditions during operation to ensure quality and efficiency.
 Oversee the laboratory activities and ensure the testing is in accordance
with regulatory requirements, procedures, schedules, budgeted costs and
quality standards.
Health, Safety, Security & Environment
 Ensure compliance to all relevant health, safety, security and
environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the
department to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance and a
responsible environmental attitude.
 Report and respond to HSSE incidents using the established emergency
communication channels and protocols, to minimise the impact of the hazard.

Together with HSE department, ensure that safety rules and regulations are
fully explained to plant employees / contractor staff and appropriate safety
and protective equipment are worn; safety notices are prominently displayed in
all work areas and that all accidents and incidents are efficiently
investigated and analysed whilst ensuring that measures are implemented to
avoid any recurrence.
 Monitor and ensure that ERT teams are readily available and evaluate
their performance at regular intervals especially during the drills, to ensure
they are complying with the HSSE practices and procedures.
Inventory and Services Management
 Oversee the performance of all contracts and contractor arrangements that
impact plant operations to ensure quality and cost-effective service
delivery.
 Lead the effective inventory management of operations related
consumables, chemicals, and equipment and ensure raising of requisitions and
purchase orders for the timely replenishment of stock to fulfil plant
operational requirements.
Integrated Management System Implementation 
Implement IMS objectives and programs in the department and provide
assistance during the IMS audits in order to effectively implement corrective
actions and update relevant Operation 's policies and procedures, based on the
recommendations.
Policies, Processes, Systems & Procedures
 Develop and ensure the implementation of Operation's department work
instructions, policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of
department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements
are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
Continuous Improvement
 Identify opportunities of improvement and contribute to Operational
change initiatives, programmes and projects taking into account best practice
and standards in the business environment.
Related Assignments
 Perform any other duties which the line manager may require to be carried
out.

• COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
  Internal:
  Needs to work closely with Senior Management, Maintenance Manager and
  Maintenance team, Procurement Officer, HSSE Officer, HR team, Finance Team and
  Storekeeper, etc.
  External:
  Needs to build a rapport with relevant contractors, OEMs, etc.

Skills

Minimum Qualifications:
* A Bachelor degree holder in Engineering.
Minimum Experience:
* Minimum ‎12-‎15 years of experience in progressively complex production plants with strong experience in the power and water desalination sector
Skills:
* Strong leadership skills and excellent planning and organizational ability
* Strong experience and know-how of conceptual and analytical thinking
* Strong knowledge of the operations in water desalination and power generation plants and of NOMAC operations
* Excellent communication, influencing and motivating skills
* Mentoring, coaching and people management skills
* Strong planning, organizing, and integration skills
* Team work and effective collaboration skills
* Ability to manage emergency situations
* Thorough understanding of PPP, contractual obligations etc.