Position Title: Production Manager
Reports to: Plant General Manager
Place of Work: Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE.  
   
Position Summary  
The Production Manager will be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the power plant which include HRSGs, gas and steam turbines, generators, associated auxiliary equipment and substations, in accordance with SAOM policies, the PPA or as directed by the Plant General Manager.

The Production Manager will be responsible for coordinating and communicating with other departments and external organizations such as TRANSCO and shared facilities personnel to analyze and resolve the most complex problems.

The Production Manager will be responsible for the overall process including budgeting, long range planning and forecasting.
   
Duties & Responsibilities  
The duties and responsibilities of Production Manager include but are not limited to the following:
1 Lead the Production Department in the operation of the plant and direct them in support of the Plant General Manager’s requirements.
2 Lead the Production Department in the startup and system checkout for S3 during construction.
3 Direct the preparation and content of safe working procedures, including equipment lockout/tag out procedures and coordination with the Safety Manager.
4 Leading the Production Department in order to meet S3 production goals.
5 Responsible for establishing and maintaining standard and emergency operating procedures for all plant equipment, using accepted power plant industry standards.
6 Ensure that all personnel in the Production Department operate S3 equipment in a safe, professional manner, in accordance with industry standards, environmental restrictions, original equipment manufacturers’ recommendations, S3 Standard Operating Procedures, and the PPA.
7 Coordinate the procurement of fuel oil with Purchasing, to ensure plant availability, without compromising plant availability and reliability.
8 Ensure that all personnel in the Production Department operate equipment in a manner which will achieve the optimum thermal efficiency without compromising safety, plant availability and reliability.
9  Supervise overall plant operations including emergency situations.
10 Analyze plant operating problems and coordinate solutions with the Engineering and Technical Departments to safely restore plant to normal operation.
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 Report immediately to the Plant General Manager or their delegate whenever:
a.      an accident occurs involving serious injury to personnel.
b.      a plant upset occurs which would result in an extended loss of plant or equipment availability.
c.      it is necessary to take disciplinary action.
12 Ensure that operators adhere to housekeeping policies.
13 Maintain daily, weekly and monthly reports as required.
14 Evaluate the performance of subordinates.
15 Responsible for the training of production personnel and coordinating with the HR / Training Department
16 Authorizes work as necessary to ensure that the plant is adequately staffed within the organization set up to provide a safe and reliable operation.
17 Manages the consumption of consumable materials for the Production Department.
18 Responsible to manage the Department budget
   
Education, Experience & General Requirements
1 Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
2 Minimum of ten years’ experience in power plant operation, of which five years must have been in a supervisory capacity.
3 Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
4 Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, MP2 and PowerPoint.
5 Strong leadership skills are essential.
6 Ability to take direction and responsibility.
7 Demonstrated ability to analyze a problem and pursue it to a successful conclusion.

SAPCO is an equal opportunity employer and offers conducive work environment, career growth and training & development opportunities, competitive salary package and fringe benefits including medical coverage for self and family under private group medical policy, gratuity, free education for school going children and residential facilities within the company maintained housing complex, as per company policies.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending resume along with a passport size photograph at hr@sapco.ae mentioning the position applied for in the subject line by 20th May, 2012. Please send your resumes in MS Word format only.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.