Job summary
ACWA Power seeks a Plant General Manager in Saudi Arabia to lead the plant teams and oversee operations and maintenance. The role ensures safe, efficient, contract-compliant power and water production, manages budgets, production planning, SAP implementation and stakeholder relationships.
Key responsibilities
- Lead plant operations and maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, efficient production.
- Develop plant strategy aligned with corporate O&M direction.
- Manage and develop direct and indirect reports; set objectives and monitor performance.
- Prepare and manage the plant operating budget; monitor financial performance.
- Plan and oversee production scheduling to meet targets and optimize resources.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and IMS/HSSE standards.
- Approve procurement requisitions and oversee contractor work and inventory availability.
- Guide SAP implementation and maintain system/data integrity for plant processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- At least 15 years managing a production plant in power and desalination sector.
- Extensive operational knowledge of power generation and water desalination plants.
- Strong leadership, planning, and contract management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation and analytical abilities.
Skills
Power generationWater desalinationOperations managementMaintenance planningBudgetingSAPContract managementProject managementLeadershipRoot cause analysis
Source: Company careers page. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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