Job description
Company Description
Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 179,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them. In 2020, the Veolia group supplied 95 million people with drinking water and 62 million people with wastewater service, produced nearly 43 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 47 million metric tons of waste.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Overall Plant Management: Oversee the complete operation of the desalination facility, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency in all areas. This includes daily operations, maintenance, process optimization, and regulatory compliance.
- Safety and Environmental Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to all safety, health, environmental, and quality standards. Implement and maintain safety programs, conduct regular inspections, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Staff Supervision and Coordination: Lead, manage, and coordinate the activities of all plant personnel, including operations, maintenance, technical, and administrative teams. Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and high performance.
- Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor plant performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall plant performance.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage plant budgets, control operational costs, and ensure financial sustainability. Identify cost-saving opportunities, track expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
- Preventive Maintenance: Implement and manage comprehensive preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime, extend asset life, and optimize plant reliability and availability.
- Water Quality Assurance: Ensure that the produced water consistently meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements and quality standards. Implement rigorous quality control measures and conduct regular water quality testing.
- Emergency Response: Develop, implement, and maintain robust emergency response procedures to effectively manage and mitigate potential risks and incidents. Conduct regular drills and training exercises to ensure preparedness.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or a closely related field) is required. A Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration is preferred.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in water treatment/desalination operations, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role, is required.
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge and understanding of Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology, as well as other relevant water treatment processes, is essential.
Process Control: Experience with SCADA systems, process control, and automation is required.
Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential for effective team management and stakeholder engagement.
Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of HSE regulations and industry best practices is required.
5+ years with containerized/portable systems
Additional Information
Technical Expertise Required:
Containerized Plant Knowledge:
Experience with portable/containerized desalination units modular systems (500-2000 m3/day per container)
Multi-train system operation and optimization
Plug-and-play system installation and commissioning
Budget & Financial Management:
Develop and manage annual OPEX/CAPEX budgets
Track and optimize operational costs
Monitor chemical and spare parts inventory costs
Implement cost-saving initiatives
Prepare financial reports and forecasts
Analyze and control utility consumption costs
Manage maintenance and replacement budgets
Cost-benefit analysis for plant improvements
Vendor negotiation and contract management
ROI analysis for proposed upgrades
Spare parts inventory optimization
Equipment lifecycle management
Key Competencies:
Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve long-term organizational goals.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and analyze problems, develop creative solutions, and implement effective corrective actions.
Team Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire teams, foster collaboration, and achieve high levels of performance.
Financial Management: Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and ensure financial sustainability.
Technical Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge and expertise in water treatment and desalination processes.
Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure operational continuity and safety.
Stakeholder Communication: Ability to effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders at all levels, including employees, customers, regulators, and community members.
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to stay in Amalaa during O&M duration 24⁄7 (remote location)
Driving License
English language proficiency language
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
