Position: Asset Management (O&M) Manager.
Location: Dubai / Bahrain / KSA
Role Summary
The O&M Manager will be part of the Asset Management team for the Middle East region, reporting functionally to the Head – Asset Management (International) and administratively to the Country CEO for critical matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor solar plant performance remotely through online monitoring portals across the Middle East region.
- Oversee plant operations, including preventive and breakdown maintenance, ensuring compliance with utility regulations, grid requirements, and PPA obligations.
- Support O&M contractor personnel in troubleshooting operational and technical issues.
- Act as the primary client interface and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, utilities, and other stakeholders.
- Respond to emergencies in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan and regional HSE requirements.
- Prepare and review operational reports, including DGR, WGR, and Monthly MIS reports.
- Conduct periodic audits to ensure contractors maintain plants in line with contractual and operational standards.
- Drive initiatives to improve plant uptime, generation performance, and operational efficiency.
- Review generation data on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and implement corrective actions where required.
- Coordinate with OEMs and client SPOCs to ensure operational compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Support and coordinate monthly JMR/AMR activities.
- Train vendor site personnel on safe and efficient plant operations and maintenance practices.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical and/or Electronics preferred).
- 5–7 years of experience in solar power plant operations and maintenance, preferably in rooftop and C&I solar installations.
- Experience working in the Middle East region or handling international solar assets will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Hindi will be an advantage.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and familiarity with RCA/CAPA processes.
- Understanding of contractual obligations related to O&M services and service-level compliance.
- Basic knowledge of ISO 45001:2018, ISO 55001:2014, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multicultural environment.
- Flexible and capable of handling urgent situations and extended working hours when required.
- Willingness to travel across plant locations within the Middle East region and to the Head Office as needed.
