Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced Operations & Maintenance Manager to oversee utility-scale power generation and transmission assets, focusing on solar and wind facilities. Highlights: 1. Lead O&M contractor tendering, negotiation, and performance monitoring. 2. Directly manage and supervise O&M site engineering and technical staff. 3. Oversee spare parts, inventory, and warranty management for assets. ### **Job Information** * Job Opening ID ZR\_983\_JOB * 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 ### **O\&M****Contractor****\&****Contract****Management** * 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. ### **Site****Engineering****\&****Personnel****Oversight** * 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. ### **Spare****Parts,****Inventory****\&****Warranty****Management** * 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.