Asset Manager

Astute’s Power Team is proudly partnered with a reputable energy company to recruit for an Asset Manager to join their team in the UAE overseeing the operations and maintenance performance of an Energy from Waste Power Station.

The Asset Manager role comes with a competitive salary + visas paid for (family) + medical insurance (family) + education allowance for up to 3 children + other benefits.

If you’re an experienced Operations, Maintenance or Plant Manager and looking for a more strategic role, working for a reputable company, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities And Duties

Reporting to the Board, you will be responsible for:

• Develop and execute comprehensive asset management strategies, encompassing asset planning, maintenance, and optimisation, in alignment with organizational goals and industry standards
• Fulfil obligations under the Management Services Agreement (MSA) and oversee compliance with key Project Documents
• Drive plant performance optimisation in collaboration with the O&M contractor, safeguarding the plant’s short- and long-term interests.
• Oversee lifecycle activities including planning, execution, review, and value assessment.
• Contribute to annual business planning, forecasting, and performance tracking with the Board and Lenders.
• Oversee facility management contracts and procurement processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews with the Board, escalating key issues and seeking guidance when required
  
  

Full job spec can be provided upon request

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally degree educated in an engineering subject (not a necessity though)
  
  

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The Asset Manager Role Would Suit Someone Who Has

• Prior experience working in the Energy from Waste/Waste to energy secotr (this is a necessity)
• A result focussed, team player, who can demonstrate experience of working in a leadership role as part of a small team in a similar environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to produce reports on complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of identifying and drive business improvements
  
  

Salary and benefits of the Asset Manager role

• A competitive basic salary (tax free)
• Visas for yourself and family (up to 3 children)
• Medical insurance for yourself and family (up to 3 children)
• Education allowance for up to 3 children aged between 4 and 18
• Annual return flights back home for family
• Other benefits
  
  

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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