About the role
- Develop and execute the long-term BESS operational and growth strategy for the Matar Facility.
- Align facility objectives with company-wide business goals and energy transition initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for operational optimization, capacity enhancement, and technological improvements.
- Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO on asset performance, investment planning, and risk mitigation.
- Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all BESS assets.
- Monitor and optimize system availability, efficiency, and performance KPIs.
- Lead asset lifecycle management, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational reliability and reduce downtime.
- Oversee all engineering activities related to BESS systems, including battery modules, PCS, EMS, SCADA, HVAC, fire suppression systems, and balance-of-plant equipment.
- Ensure adherence to OEM recommendations and industry best practices.
- Lead technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for major system events.
- Evaluate and implement emerging battery storage technologies and innovations.
- Foster a strong safety culture across the facility.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, environmental requirements, and industry standards.
- Manage emergency preparedness and incident response programs.
- Lead investigations related to safety incidents, equipment failures, and operational disruptions.
- Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
- Optimize operating costs while maintaining asset reliability and performance.
- Support commercial negotiations with vendors, OEMs, EPC contractors, and service providers.
- Monitor financial performance and deliver cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable national and local regulations, grid codes, environmental standards, and industry requirements.
- Maintain readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
- Implement corporate governance policies and risk management frameworks.
- Lead expansion, upgrade, retrofit, and commissioning projects.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
- Oversee performance testing and acceptance of new systems and assets.
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
- Establish succession planning and talent development programs.
- Drive employee engagement, accountability, and performance management.
- Mentor facility leadership teams and technical specialists.
- Act as the primary operational representative for the Matar Facility.
- Maintain strong relationships with regulators, utilities, EPC contractors, technology providers, and key customers.
- Present operational performance and strategic updates to executive leadership.
- BESS System Availability (%)
- Round-Trip Efficiency (%)
- Operational Uptime (%)
- Safety Performance (LTIFR/TRIR)
- Budget Adherence
- Energy Dispatch Performance
- Regulatory Compliance Score
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Asset Reliability Index
- Project Delivery Performance
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in power generation, renewable energy, energy storage, or utility-scale electrical infrastructure.
- Minimum 8 years in senior leadership or executive-level roles.
- Proven experience managing utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Demonstrated track record in asset management, operations, commissioning, and large-scale project delivery.
- Deep understanding of:
- Battery Technologies (Lithium-Ion, LFP, NMC, etc.)
- Energy Management Systems (EMS)
- SCADA Systems
- Power Conversion Systems (PCS)
- Grid Integration and Grid Code Compliance
- Fire Protection and Thermal Management Systems
- Asset Performance Analytics
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance
- Strategic Vision
- Executive Leadership
- Change Management
- Financial Acumen
- Risk Management
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Development and Coaching