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Job Summary

The Chief Operating Officer will translate the CEO’s and Board-approved strategy into effective operational execution. The role is responsible for leading day-to-day operations and project delivery while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, cost control, reliability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities                                 

• Develop and execute annual operating plans in line with the approved strategy and budget.
• Lead power projects and operations across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and O&M activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and according to required quality standards.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement recovery plans for performance gaps.
• Strengthen HSE, quality, regulatory compliance and operational risk controls.
• Oversee contractor, supplier and site performance.
• Improve operational systems, processes, resource utilization and productivity.
• Lead functional and site heads while developing team capabilities and successors.
• Escalate major safety, financial, contractual, regulatory and operational risks to the CEO.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or another relevant Engineering discipline.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in the power, EPC, construction or operations sector.
• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience managing multi-functional operations or major projects.
• Proven experience delivering complex power or EPC projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, contracts, HSE, quality, financial management and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with government authorities, international partners, joint ventures, clients and contractors is highly desirable.
• Strong written and spoken English.