Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Engineering Services / Energy & Utilities
Job Function: Engineering – Operations & Asset Management
Salary: Competitive, Tax-Free (Based on Experience)
Nationality: Any

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager to lead the end-to-end operation and maintenance of a diversified energy asset portfolio, including solar PV plants, HVAC systems, and building energy infrastructure.

This strategic role focuses on maximizing asset performance, reliability, and lifecycle value while aligning O&M activities with energy efficiency, asset management, and commercial objectives across multiple sites in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Asset Management

• Lead O&M activities for solar PV (rooftop & ground-mounted), HVAC systems, BMS, and energy infrastructure

• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance efficiency, uptime, and lifecycle performance

• Oversee CAPEX/OPEX planning, spare parts strategy, and long-term refurbishment planning

• Ensure delivery of Energy Saving Measures (ESMs) and achievement of contractual energy savings

Solar PV Operations

• Manage daily O&M of PV modules, inverters, transformers, SCADA systems, and balance-of-plant

• Ensure achievement of generation targets, performance ratios (PR), availability, MTTR, and MTBF KPIs

• Oversee real-time monitoring, fault detection, remote diagnostics, and root cause analysis (RCA)

• Ensure grid code compliance, utility coordination, outage planning, and switching operations

HVAC & Building Operations

• Manage HVAC operations, BMS performance, and energy optimization in commercial buildings

• Implement preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance strategies using CMMS and digital tools

• Apply advanced diagnostic techniques including thermography, IV curve testing, string monitoring, and analytics

Measurement, Verification & Reporting

• Conduct Measurement & Verification (M&V) activities to validate energy savings and project performance

• Generate periodic performance analytics reports covering degradation, downtime, PR, availability, and optimization recommendations

Leadership & Governance

• Lead, coach, and develop multi-disciplinary O&M teams to ensure high performance

• Manage manpower, materials, contractors, and vendors effectively

• Ensure full compliance with HSE standards, electrical safety regulations, and UAE codes

• Engage with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment and delivery

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

• Professional certifications in Operations Management, Energy Management, or Asset Management are preferred

Experience & Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in O&M management, particularly HVAC systems and energy efficiency projects

• Proven expertise in solar PV systems, including operations, maintenance, and performance optimization

• Hands-on knowledge of SCADA systems, remote monitoring platforms, and analytics tools

• Experience with grid integration, electrical safety, and utility coordination

• Ability to manage hybrid portfolios combining PV, HVAC, BMS, and energy efficiency assets

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team development skills

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in complex environments

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, reporting tools, and digital CMMS platforms

• High standards of documentation, administration, and record keeping

Additional Requirements

• Strong written and spoken English

• Hindi/Urdu oral communication required

• Arabic language skills are an advantage

• Valid UAE Driving License – mandatory

Working Conditions

• Office-based role with frequent travel to operational sites

• Full-time position with flexibility for overtime or weekend work based on operational requirements

About the Company

ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, employing nearly 98,000 people worldwide. The Group is committed to accelerating the transition toward a carbon-neutral future through innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient solutions.