Head of Power Operations & Maintenance

Black Pearl Consult is seeking an experienced Head of Power Operations & Maintenance to lead the strategic and operational management of power utility assets across generation, transmission and distribution. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished power utility professional with deep technical and operational expertise across electrical power systems, combined with a strong track record of leading large-scale O&M functions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence, system reliability, asset performance, safety, maintenance effectiveness and long-term sustainability across the power infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the overall O&M strategy for power assets in alignment with organisational objectives. Provide senior leadership across power generation, transmission and distribution operations and maintenance. Lead system operations to ensure safe, reliable and efficient power delivery. Oversee the operation and maintenance of substations, transformers, switchgear, transmission and distribution assets.

Drive preventive, corrective, predictive and condition-based maintenance programmes. Ensure high levels of asset availability, reliability and operational performance while minimising outages and downtime. Establish and monitor operational KPIs, performance targets and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead the management of emergencies, outages, equipment failures and system restoration activities.

Oversee asset lifecycle management, upgrades, retrofits and capital improvement initiatives. Ensure effective application of protection systems and power system operational practices. Develop and manage annual O&M plans, budgets and resource requirements. Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost optimisation and improved resource utilisation.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, environmental and technical standards. Lead risk management activities covering operational, financial, technical and reputational risks. Oversee procurement and vendor management activities related to power O&M. Build, lead and develop high-performing technical and operational teams.

Establish a culture of safety, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement. Ensure appropriate technical training and capability development for O&M personnel. Review and improve O&M policies, procedures, processes and operational frameworks. Promote technology adoption and innovative practices that improve power system efficiency, reliability and sustainability.

Support organisational objectives relating to workforce development and Emiratisation.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory. Minimum 15 years of relevant experience within the power utility sector. Minimum 5 years of experience in senior leadership roles within power operations, O&M or a closely related utility function. Strong technical and operational exposure across power transmission and distribution.

Extensive experience in power system operations, protection systems, substations, transformers and switchgear. Technical & Leadership Expertise The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Deep understanding of electrical power systems and utility operations. Strong experience managing transmission and distribution networks.

Extensive knowledge of substation operations and maintenance. Strong technical understanding of transformers, switchgear and protection systems. Experience leading large-scale power O&M strategies and operational programmes. Strong understanding of preventive, corrective, predictive and condition-based maintenance. Proven experience managing operational risks, outages, emergencies and system restoration.

Strong financial, budgeting, procurement and vendor-management capabilities. Demonstrated ability to lead senior technical teams and drive organisational performance. Strong strategic thinking, decision-making and stakeholder-management skills. Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities. To know other vacancies we have, please feel free to visit our website - www.

blackpearlconsult.com and follow us on our social media accounts

• LinkedIn / Instagram Follow the Black Pearl channel on WhatsApp. Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form of charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such a request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at +9712 622 55 03 or drop us a message on our website - www.blackpearlconsult.com