Plant General Manager

Plant General Manager

About ENGIE 

Join a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, where innovation meets sustainability. With a dynamic team of 96,000 dedicated professionals, we are at the forefront of the transition to a carbon-neutral world. Our mission is to reduce energy consumption and provide environmentally friendly solutions that make a real difference. We combine economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, leveraging our expertise in gas, renewable energy, and services to deliver competitive and innovative solutions to our customers. Be part of a company that is not just about business, but about creating a better future for all.

We are actively building a talent pool of exceptional Plant General Managers to lead our world-class facilities and drive our mission of sustainable energy solutions
 
Area of Responsibility    

The Plant General Manager position carries P&L responsibility and requires high-level leadership skills, solid technical knowledge, and strong people skills. The goal is to make the facility a world-class benchmark.

Reporting Line

The Plant General Manager will report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will maintain professional relations with the CEO and company shareholders to benefit from their extensive experience and resources.

Principal Functions

The Plant General Manager's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

•    Achieve annual business objectives and targets (financial and operational).
•    Maintain a high level of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
•    Implement maintenance, operation, major overhauls, and outage strategies.
•    Ensure compliance with internal processes and standards.
•    Develop, train, and retain a high-calibre management team and staff.
•    Formulate and gain approval for business plans, including long-term and annual operating plans and budgets.
•    Oversee the performance of Operations, Maintenance, and Technical departments.
•    Develop and implement the organization structure, manage headcount, and oversee performance appraisals and talent development.
•    Meet or exceed manpower localization targets.
•    Support technical obligations and coordinate outage plans.
•    Benchmark salaries and wages within the industry for effective talent attraction and retention.
•    Foster good industrial relations and community engagement.
•    Ensure efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant plant operations.
•    Conduct emergency prevention and response planning.
•    Liaise with regulatory bodies and government agencies.
•    Maintain a working environment that meets performance requirements.

Education    

•    A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. 

Experience

•    Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience in power generation facilities with at least 5 years in a Plant Senior Management role of a CCGT plant of at least 1000 MW size.
•    Experience with CCGT power plants is preferred.
•    Experience with a multinational corporation in a cross cultural environment is a plus.

Competencies

•    Budget development and maintenance.
•    Commercial contract administration.
•    Resolution of complex technical issues and planning of major overhauls.
•    Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, team management, and coordination skills.

Technology

•    Knowledge and skills in ‘F’ Class Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) and high-capacity steam turbines.
•    Proficiency in IT (Windows, SAP) and intermediate applications (MS Office).

Location/ Time Requirements

•    Full time role based in the UAE or KSA.