NES Fircroft
Power Plant Operations Manager
- Basra
- Full time
- 5 days ago
- Salary
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Dec 5, 2026
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Operations Manager · Basra
Senior operational management role leading power plant operations within a major producing oilfield in Basra. Suitable for seasoned leaders with over 15 years of technical and operational experience in power generation facilities.
About the job
NES Fircroft is supporting a requirement for a Power Plant Operations Manager to provide senior operational leadership across the Power Plant within a major producing oilfield.
The role is accountable for safe, reliable and efficient plant operations, integrating Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and contractor activities to deliver operational performance aligned to business objectives.
This position has a strong focus on HSE leadership, operating discipline, performance improvement and building organisational capability across the facility.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead plant-wide operating discipline to deliver safe, reliable, compliant and efficient operations
- Champion HSE performance and culture and ensure risks are managed in line with ALARP principles
- Ensure Control of Work compliance and operational contribution to process safety
- Oversee investigation of significant unplanned events and ensure corrective actions are implemented
- Manage direct reports and support competence development, coaching and performance management
- Support recruitment activities and succession planning; maintain staffing and competency levels
- Deliver the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and manage the O&M budget
- Act as Contracts Accountable Manager (CAM) for the maintenance contractor, managing performance against KPIs
- Coordinate stakeholders to optimise asset performance and support power supply requirements to assets and National Grid
- Provide operational input to projects and support planned outage decision-making
Requirements
- Engineering degree and/or significant proven operational experience with a strong technical background in power plants or similar industrial applications
- 15+ years’ relevant experience, with clear emphasis on safety and performance management
- Proven leadership and communication capability, including strong interface management
- Experience working with differing contracting strategies and contractors
- Experience working in JV environments
- Track record in operation and maintenance of power generation facilities, preferably in remote locations
- Ability to meet stringent medical requirements for fitness for posting in Iraq
Skills
- HSE leadership
- Budget management
- Contract management
- Power plant operations
Details
- Profession
- Operations Manager
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Experience
- Senior · 15+ years