Senior Manager - Red Sea MSW

The Red Sea Development Company

This role will be in-charge of planning & handling end to end field operations and maintenance processes specific to wet utility infrastructure within RSU. He/she shall ensure flawless functional execution towards up-keep of necessary wet infrastructure including hydroelectric power plants, reservoirs, associated transmission & distribution systems through on-site teams deployed on-ground by providing clear directions & necessary decision support. This role shall also contribute towards promoting continuous improvement across operational methods adopted by the department.

The role holder will collaborate closely with various utility departments and asset owners to ensure effective coordination and communication. Maintain coordination with the RSU Dry & Technology Team.

The role will also assist in managing the maintenance and reliability strategy, field operational objectives, and field maintenance operations. Ensure overall functioning of field operations and maintenance within stipulated budget and timelines established within RSU.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Contribution

• Assist in the development and implementation of the annual business plan for RSU Field Operations & Maintenance by providing necessary inputs around maintenance & up-keep of wet utilities within RSU.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives focusing on optimization of the field operations and maintenance activities across wet utilities.

• Support in the formulation of functional strategies and roadmaps required to manage seamless delivery of field operations & maintenance services across wet utilities thereby aligned to RSU goals.

• Support the incorporation of new technologies around wet utilities to enhance reliability and efficiency of utility services.

• Support in ensuring production strategies and processes specific to wet utilities meet RSU objectives in terms of price, quality, and delivery targets.

• Ensure maintenance and operation of all wet utility assets (across generation, transmission & distribution) to maximum efficiency and reliability.

• Ensure prompt attending to operational faults or maintenance repairs within wet utilities section and provide resolution within agreed timelines.

Field Operations & Maintenance

• Ensure smooth running of daily operational activities concerning field operations and maintenance across wet utility facilities (including the seawater desalination plants, sewage treatment plants and the waste management treatment facilities), through provisioning of prompt and efficient service delivery to customers.

• Contribute to the development and execution of operational strategies aimed at improving the performance of field operations across wet utilities and ensuring the reliability and quality of services offered.

• Ensure periodic monitoring of on-ground wet utility facilities and wet infrastructure related equipment conditions as per the guidelines and identify opportunities for preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure optimal availability and reliability.

• Ensure timely channelisation of field workforce to the site in-order to manage normal or disturbed state operations, responding to emergency, and restoring the water supply.

• Implement corrective actions identified specific to wet utilities during emergencies, operational disruptions, equipment breakdowns, or quality concerns, under the guidance of the leadership team.

• Support in managing escalations of risks and coordinating responses to minimize operational impact across wet utilities.

• Proactively manage compliance across processes, guidelines, and operational efficiency measures, within the purview of field operations and maintenance across wet utilities under the guidance of the leadership team

• Assist in handling escalations related to compliance issues and contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

• Support the adoption of technology to enhance efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction within field operations and maintenance across wet utilities.

• Provide relevant inputs to leadership regarding the improvement of operational procedures within the field operations & maintenance function pertaining to wet utilities, substantiating with relevant on-ground data points & functional logs.

• Ensure supervision of on-ground system maintenance activities, including issuance of work order to relevant authorities for conducting regular on-site checks, repairs, and component replacements across wet utilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's in engineering with Mechanical / Process / Chemical Engineering.

• 10-12 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years in a similar role, preferably large sustainable infrastructure utilities project.

• Experience in KSA and GCC countries preferred