1. JOB DETAILS:

Position Title:

Operations Manager

Reports to:

General Manager

Department:

Operations

Hay Level:

12

2. JOB PURPOSE:

• Manage all operations activities to ensure safe and efficient operation through a team of site-based shift engineers and operators.
• Development of the short- and long-term operation strategy for the plant and the development of a capable shift engineer and operator team to support that strategy.
• Day to day plant operation, safely and efficiently, according to good utility practice, dispatch instructions, the company rules and procedures, OEM guidelines, legal, environmental, contractual and other requirements
• Key role in management of the O&M agreement with the Owner, the Contractual Services Agreement with Suez Services Saudi and the PPA with the Off taker.
• Ensure that the plant meets safety, availability, reliability, efficiency, generation and budget targets.
• Establish the appropriate procedures and computerized maintenance management processes as applicable to a prudent operation management, in particular the permit to work system.
• Coordinate operations activities with finance and accounting, administration, maintenance and HSE departments
• Define, manage and monitor the operations budget in line with the overall company budget.
• Responsible to ensure necessary procedures are in place and implemented for monitoring, recording and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPI) required by ECRA (Electricity & Cogeneration Regulatory Authority). Ensures internal audits are carried out for KPI reporting process and corrective actions are taken against any reported deviations. Coordinate the annual external audit of KPI process conducted by ECRA.
• In the absence of performance engineer, assume the duties of performance engineer related to ECRA related activities.

4. HEALTH & SAFETY:

• The Job Holder will work in a controlled hazardous environment.

Work Levels and Conditions and Risks:

• • Work Level 5 (OSHA scale 1 to 6): the tasks that he performs as part of their daily work activities represent risks and are controlled by means of procedures, supervision, safety devices and HSE Teams in such a way that its non-observance that could lead to a serious accident or even death.

Exposure to Risks:

• • Traffic/automobile accidents, ergonomic problems and accidents;
  • Risks inherent to the job of the Operations Manager while performing inspections, site visits, operations and maintenance activities, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• • Hard hat/safety helmet;
  • Ear protection (plugs or earmuffs);
  • Safety glasses;
  • Safety shoes;
  • Dust mask;
  • Cotton coveralls;
  • Safety Gloves;
  • Cotton vest;
  • Respiratory mask.

Recommended HPE (Health Protection Equipment):

• • Ergonomic office equipment;

Medical Exams/Laboratory Exams before Taking the Position:

• • Complete medical physical examination;
  • Visual acuity examination.
  • Color blindness test

5. JOB CONTEXT:

• Dhuruma O&M company Ltd operates a combined cycle power facility with 1729 MW of power capacity. The company has two shareholders: Kahrabel FZE, with Head Office in Dubai and Aljomaih Energy & Water Company Limited, with Head Office in Riyadh.
• Dhuruma O&M company Ltd performs services through an O&M agreement for the Owner of the power facility: Dhuruma Electricity Company.
• The project is a Greenfield IPP with a 20 year PPA with single off-taker (SEC) on BOO basis.
• The Job Holder will be based at Dhuruma power plant (PP11), 125 km West of Riyadh;
• The Job Holder leads the Operation Department in a safe and efficient manner. He is responsible for setting Departmental Objectives, delivering targets (quantity and quality) as well as execution of the company strategy.

6. PROBLEM SOLVING:

• The Job Holder is supposed to act and find solutions to (potential) problems within the Department; however he is responsible for keeping the General Manager informed.

7. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Job Holder will work and communicate with:

• Internal: The General Manager, Operation, Maintenance, Administration, Finance and Accounting, HR, HSE;
• External:

• Owner, Dhuruma Electricity Company, through the O&M agreement
• Suez Services Saudi, the Gas Turbine long term services agreement contractor
• Saudi Electricity Company, the Off-Taker
• Saudi Authorities
• Other Contractual Counterparties, Contractors, Suppliers, Equipment Manufacturers and Vendors.

8. FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

• Operates within the approved budgetary limits;
• Approves expenses incurred by subordinates in the course of performing their duties in accordance with the established Policies.

9. JOB DIMENSIONS:

Number of staff supervised:

Approximate number of Direct Reports:

Approximate number of Direct / Indirect Reports

• 6
• 30

Position titles of Direct Reports:

• Deputy Operations Manger
• Performance Engineer
• Chemist
• Shift Charge Engineers

Positions titles of Indirect Reports:

• Power Plant Operators

Budget

Accountable for:

• Operations budget

10. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential Qualifications:

• An accredited Engineering degree
• Demonstrated competence at engineering level with adequate education and training supported

Experience:

• At least 10 years’ experience in the operation of a large, combined cycle power plant, 3 of which must have been in the capacity of a Operation Manager
• Leading and managing people
• Use of safety systems
• Use of computerized maintenance management system
• Engineering concepts and principles
• Interaction with purchasing, finance and accounting, maintenance, administration and HR
• Budget control and reporting

Skills:

Behavioral:

• Drive to achieve through himself and others
• Ability to build and work with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff
• Ability to work together with the other departments in order to achieve the best result for the company
• Take ownership
• Maintains high ethics standard
• Motivation and leadership of team and individual team members
• Respects the others as well as cultural diversity
• Seek, organize and exchange information for decision making and problem solving
• Ability to create a climate of open communication on personal and professional issues
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing tasks and activities in line with business objectives
• Quality and environmental awareness and managing according to quality standards and procedures
• Innovation, vision, creativity, taking initiative, problem solving and decision making
• A proactive approach to planning and decision making
• Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders

Language:

• English Language: excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Arabic is an advantage;