Plant Manager High-Speed Rail Railway Infrastructure Abu Dhabi UAE

Industry: Railway Infrastructure / Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority: Senior Management

Company Description

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group providing innovative solutions across the transportation, infrastructure, energy, aerospace and industrial sectors.

With a strong international presence, SEGULA Technologies supports major engineering and infrastructure projects through technical expertise, project management and specialized engineering services.

Job Description

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to support a major High-Speed Rail (HSR) infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing plant operations, coordinating production and construction support activities, optimizing operational performance and ensuring compliance with project quality, safety, schedule and cost requirements.

This position requires a strong technical and managerial background in large-scale construction or infrastructure plant operations, preferably within railway projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage overall plant operations and ensure efficient execution of activities in line with project requirements.
• Develop operational plans, resource allocation strategies and performance objectives.
• Coordinate plant production or operational activities with the project's construction schedule and delivery milestones.
• Supervise plant personnel, technical teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor operational performance, productivity, quality and resource utilization.
• Ensure that plant activities comply with approved procedures, technical specifications and HSE requirements.
• Implement preventive maintenance, operational controls and improvement initiatives as applicable to the facility.
• Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Quality and HSE departments.
• Identify operational risks, resource constraints and potential delays and implement corrective measures.
• Manage operational budgets, cost performance and procurement needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Prepare progress reports, KPIs and operational updates for project management.
• Support mobilization, commissioning, operational readiness and handover activities where applicable.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience managing plant operations on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in a Plant Manager, Operations Manager or equivalent senior operational position.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, production planning, resource management, operational efficiency and HSE.
• Experience coordinating plant operations with major infrastructure construction schedules.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary operational teams.
• Strong budgeting, planning, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience on major railway or High-Speed Rail infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Experience working in an international project environment is an advantage.
• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory.
  
  

Mandatory Experience

Apply only if you have proven experience managing construction or infrastructure plant operations, with direct responsibility for operational performance, personnel, resources, quality and safety.

General administrative management experience without direct plant operational responsibility will not be considered.

Additional Information

Join SEGULA Technologies and contribute to the delivery of a major railway infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.

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