Operations Manager

Oman Investment Authority

Monitor plant operations operations (production levels, equipment performance) and initiate required corrective actions; identify any off-normal indications for assessment by maintenance.

• Work with Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) and Load Dispatch Centre to ensure production and generation as per customer requirements.
• Manage the workflow for the Operations team including work schedules and allocation of adequate resources.
• Establish weekly meetings with operation staff on critical issues when required.
• Prepare and provide weekly reports to the plant manager highlighting production summary, technical problems if any and any modifications to work schedule.
• Monitor and detect major defects in operations units through the team and ensure that appropriate actions are taken.
• Ensure that OPWP procedures and instructions are well understood and applied to/by Maintenance and Performance functions.
• Implement annual/regular shutdown of the plant in accordance with established plans.
• Monitor performance of the plants and ensure that all equipment is operating at optimal levels ensuring economic viability and in compliance with operation manuals and other standards.
• Verify that performance tests for all equipment meets the standard requirements.
• Provide recommendations to the top management to initiate changes in methods, schedules and procedures needed to meet exigencies of the plant operations.
• Establish an information system to verify that plant operations meet specified limits, schedules and technical specifications.
• Participate in discussions and provide recommendations for new plant designs, technical specifications and operating methods related to the plant.
• Work with Asset Management function to monitor the performance of assets within the Operations department and ensure appropriate utilization and usage.
• Work with Maintenance function to establish preventive maintenance procedures for assets and implement corrective maintenance schedules.
• Ensure timely inspection of plants and plant assets and ensure that all assets meet operations standards.
• Report any irregular operations or equipment defaults or failures to Maintenance function.
• Implement all applicable HSE standards of the company and drive adherence by contractors, plant staff and other involved parties in day-to-day activities.
• Ensure proper application of sanctions for testing, work permits, and limitation of access (LOA).
• Report incidents of HSE violations and lapses to the competent authority.
• Identify and plan for expenses during the year in alignment with business objectives and priorities.
• Provide inputs in finalizing the budget for the department/section and monitor budget continuously.
• Highlight and prepare a business case for deviations from budget/expenditures on unplanned activities.
• Communicate the overall business plan and focus areas for the business and clarify the manner in which the team will contribute to overall business objectives; translate the business plan into team/departmental objectives.
• Delegate responsibilities and tasks to team members with clear timelines and expectations on quality; make available the requisite resources to perform the job.
• Review performance in an objective, fair, and transparent manner and hold people accountable for performance; create development plans in line with employee aspirations and company objectives.
• Identify Identify the business need for establishing a process and provide inputs in defining and documenting it; assign accountabilities within the team for managing the process.
• Adhere to internal processes and encourage adherence from team members; recognize the need for modifications to existing processes and share them with appropriate teams.
• Treat IT security with the utmost importance and adhere to ISO standards and aspects on IT security.
• Adhere to all Company policy and procedures.