Operation Manager

Job description

Operations Manager – Red Sea Project Location

Red Sea, Saudi Arabia Project: Red Sea Project – Power & Water Operations

Job Summary

ACWA Operations is seeking an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to lead plant operations at our Red Sea Project in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient power generation and water production while driving operational excellence, optimizing plant performance, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management: Lead and oversee daily power generation and water production activities to ensure operational efficiency, reliability, and achievement of production targets.

Strategic Planning

Develop and implement operational strategies, production plans, and performance improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Team Leadership

Manage, coach, and develop operations teams to achieve performance targets and maintain operational excellence.

Plant Performance Optimization

Monitor operational KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and implement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.

Maintenance & Outage Coordination

Collaborate with maintenance teams to plan and execute preventive maintenance, corrective activities, and plant outages.

HSE & Compliance

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards while promoting a strong safety culture.

Budget & Cost Management

Manage departmental budgets, monitor operational costs, and drive cost optimization initiatives.

Plant Chemistry & Laboratory Management

Oversee laboratory operations, water quality monitoring, and compliance with operational standards.

Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless plant operations.

Job Requirements

Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

Experience

Minimum 12–15 years of experience in power generation and/or water desalination plants. Strong technical knowledge of power and water plant operations, reliability, and performance optimization. Proven experience in leading and managing plant operations teams. Experience in operational planning, maintenance coordination, and emergency response management. Experience in complex industrial or utility-scale power and water facilities.

Required Skills

Strong leadership and people management capabilities. Excellent operational planning and organizational skills. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. In-depth knowledge of power generation and water desalination operations. Knowledge of HSE regulations, operational risk management, and compliance requirements. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills. Ability to manage critical operational challenges and emergency situations.

Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Why Join ACWA Operations? Join a leading organization in power generation and water desalination and contribute to the operational success of the Red Sea Project. This role offers the opportunity to lead experienced teams, drive operational excellence, and support reliable and sustainable power and water production. Apply now and take the next step in your career with ACWA Operations.