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Director of Operations - Coal fired Plant
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4 hours from Manila
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Description


Area of responsibility
  • Responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the 600 MW pulverised coal fired power plant located on the island of Luzon, Philippines.
  • Manage all aspects of plant operation, maintenance, administration, staff management (250 people) and budgeting activities at the facility.
Reporting Line
 
Reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
 
Principal functions
  • Ensure implementation of effective and economical operating and maintenance methods, techniques, policies and procedures to optimize availability and efficiency.
  • Develop plant budgets in accordance with corporate budgeting practices. Monitor and control plant expenditures within the developed budgets.
  • Establish and maintain effective plant monitoring and reporting systems.
  • Ensure that all necessary operating permits and consents are obtained and maintained.
  • Ensure that the facilities are compliant with all regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that adequate, well trained personnel are available to effectively carry out plant activities.
  • Ensure that Root Cause Analyses of incidents are performed and reported in accordance with company procedures.
  • Ensure operational coordination with commercial (trading) activities.
  • Negotiate and administer operation and maintenance contracts, as required.
 
Desired profile

Education

  • University degree in Engineering.
  • Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
Languages
 
Fluent in English: ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English, both internally within the company and externally with customers, suppliers, governmental organizations and others as required.
 
Experience
  • 10 to 15 years of professional experience in Power Generation facilities.
  • Experience with coal fired power plants is preferred.
  • Experience with a multi-national corporation in a cross-cultural environment is a plus.
Competencies
 
Ability to:
  • Develop and manage budgets.
  • Administer commercial contracts.
  • Resolve complex technical issues.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Culturally adaptable and sensitive to the Filipino working environment.
  • Autonomous : take initiative and organize work in an independent manner.
  • Team management, team player, stress-resistant.
Special conditions
 
Based at the plant

 

 

Suitably qualified applicants should forward a detailed CV accompanied by short covering letter to Stuart at Aust Corp Recruitment

Required Skills: Maintenance, Generation, Operations

Minimum Qualification: Bachelors Degree or equivalent

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