Quick Summary
Job Description SummaryThe Operations Manager is responsible for the strategic and tactical management required to operate the plant in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner.
Responsibilities
~3 min read- →Provides overall management required to operate all site equipment and system utilizing GE Vernova or Customer’s Facility Work Force.
- →Develops and implements operational strategy consistent with achieving maximum plant efficiency to meet customer requirements in the most safe, reliable, economical and environmentally safe manner,
- →Ensures the development and recording of applicable plant operations and maintenance data,
- →Ensures the performance and recording of periodic operational checks and tests of the plant equipment in accordance with Customer’s requirements, equipment manufacturers’ recommendations, applicable laws and Contractor’s recommendations.
- →Ensures compliance with requirements for environmental, health and safety requirements in plant operations
- →Establishes and maintains sampling programs to ensure that the chemistry specifications for site equipment and systems are maintained for the required operating, shutdown, or lay-up condition.
- →Manages implementation of Log-Out/Tag Out (LOTO) System in accordance with the Contractor’s policies and procedures with the assistance of the Customer.
- →Manages development and implementation of operating procedures for major systems using Facility designer’s operation manuals/procedures and equipment Vendors' instructions utilizing the GE Vernova or Customer’s Facility Work Force.
- →Recommends Facility modifications and upgrades to the Customer to enhance plant reliability and performance.
- →Co-ordinates with GE Vernova O&M Support team, GE Vernova Engineering and other support function team for the resolution of complex issues relevant to operations.
- →Drives optimization of plant operating strategies with the aim of achieving lower cost operation and/or increased efficiency and output.
- →Manages preparation of plant operating logs covering critical plant operating parameters and ensures necessary review and analysis to proactively identify potential problems.
- →Prepares and submits operations activities reports as per requirements of the contract.
- →Participates and supports plant root cause analysis for the technical events.
- →Assists the training and qualification of Customer’s operations team as per guidelines of the contract.
- →Establishes sampling/testing programs and ensures review/analysis of plant chemical reports for maintaining proper chemistry in the plant processes and systems.
- →Makes recommendations to the Customer to maintain optimum stock of chemicals and operational consumables.
- →Provides coverage for Plant Manager, Deputy Plant Manager or Maintenance Manager as applicable.
Required Qualifications
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Graduate Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical or Controls from an accredited College or University.
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Minimum 10 years of gas turbine combined cycle power plant O&M experience with minimum five years in management position in gas turbine combined cycle power plant operations.
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Minimum 5 years of O&M experience at GE Vernova F Class Gas Turbines is a must
Desired Characteristics
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Strong project management, problem solving and organizational skills
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Strong business and financial skills
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Prior experience with GE Vernova O&M in same capacity is preferred
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Knowledge of GE Vernova products, services, and processes (GE employees only)
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Prior customer interface experience
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Strong oral and written communication skills
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Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
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Proficiency with computer tools
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Ability and willingness to travel as required
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- Iraq
- Posted
- 46 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 17, 2026
- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 31
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- November 2, 2026
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