Head of Utilities & Power Generation

About the role

The Head of Utilities & Power Generation oversees 24/7 operation of power generation assets such as gas turbines, steam turbines and cogeneration units, as well as utility systems including boilers, compressed air and nitrogen/hydrogen generation. The role leads multi‑disciplinary shift teams, ensures safety, quality and environmental compliance, and acts as incident commander during emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, lead and manage operations teams to meet production targets while optimizing processes and controlling costs.
• Develop and obtain approval for production and expenditure budgets, monitor progress and adjust for effective cost control.
• Coordinate short‑ and medium‑term plant operational planning with maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Review and approve new or enhanced plant procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain relationships with equipment suppliers and licensors to stay informed of technological developments.
• Serve as technical expert for diagnosing complex problems and develop operators’ capabilities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10 + years progressive experience in power generation, utilities management or plant engineering within fertilizer, petrochemical or oil & gas environments.

Required skills

• Expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex power‑plant and utility systems.
• Ability to act as incident commander, assess emergencies and lead containment until normal operations resume.