Operations & Maintenance; O&M) Manager

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Job Opening  Date Opened 08/01/2026 Job Type Full time Work Experience Minimum 8–10 years of experience in O&M or asset management of utility-scale power generation or transmission assets, with at least 3–5 years covering solar and/or wind facilities.

Job Opening Status Open Industry Energy and Utilities Degree Bachelor's Job Role Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager City Muscat State/Province Masqat Country Sultanate of Oman Zip/Postal Code 0000

• Lead the tendering, evaluation, and selection process for O&M contractors, service providers, and specialized subcontractors.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize O&M contracts, Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs), and maintenance scopes of work on behalf of the Owner.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, availability guarantees, and response-time commitments; apply bonus/penalty (liquidated damages) provisions where applicable.
• Conduct periodic contract compliance audits and manage contract renewals, amendments, and close-outs.
• Act as the primary point of escalation between the Owner and O&M/EPC contractors for technical and commercial disputes.

• Directly manage and supervise O&M site engineers, supervisors, and technical staff across solar, wind, and substation sites.
• Set performance objectives, review work plans, and ensure adequate staffing and competency levels at each site.
• Oversee shift planning, on-call/emergency response rosters, and coordination between multiple site teams.
• Approve site engineers' maintenance schedules, permits-to-work, and outage/switching plans in coordination with grid operators.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to site teams; identify training and certification needs.

• Oversee procurement, storage, and logistics of spare parts to minimize downtime and avoid overstocking.
• Track equipment warranties (OEM and contractor-provided) and ensure timely warranty claims are filed, followed up, and closed with suppliers/manufacturers.

• Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering (Master's degree or MBA an advantage).
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in O&M or asset management of utility-scale power generation or transmission assets, with at least 3–5 years covering solar and/or wind facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing O&M/EPC contractors, LTSAs, and substation/HV assets from an Owner's perspective.
• Strong understanding of PV and wind turbine technology, HV substation equipment, protection systems, and grid codes.
• Experience with CMMS/APM software, SCADA platforms, and contract/warranty management systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, PMP, or equivalent certification preferred.