Job Description

Title: Executive Managing Director

The Group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. 

Business for Generation International includes GCC, KSA, Africa, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Australia and is coordinated from Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation and water desalination projects. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place. 

About the Project

Join with our project partners in shaping the future of renewable energy with the BESS Project in KSA, a groundbreaking initiative in the KSA. As part of this ambitious project, you will be at the forefront of developing a state-of-the-art BESS plant with a capacity of 500MW/2000MWh. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the full lifecycle of the project, from design and engineering to construction and operation, all within a dynamic and innovative environment. This project promises stability and long-term impact. If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a tangible difference, we invite you to be part of this transformative journey

Purpose of the Job

The EMD will be responsible for:

• Managing the Company, including personnel recruitment, procedures and facilities in agreement with the Board of Directors and the long-term business plan.


• Representing the Company and conducting relationships of the Company with the authorities, regulatory agencies, lenders, banks and professional organizations.


• Following up proper execution of the commercial and financial contracts and bringing in solutions to any argument or problem that may arise, in coordination with the Board of Directors.


• Manage EPC contractor related topics.


• Arranging that necessary permits and consents are obtained and maintained.


• Making sure that the Company is made aware of applicable changes in law and regulations.


• Promote a safe and environmentally friendly company culture.


• Responsible for the P&L of the entity.


• Responsible for budgets and business plans.


• Periodically review plan status and risk its facing, develop plans to deal major issues, as pertinent and to seek approval of the Board.


• Envisage, seek approval, and implement necessary steps of a business/operating mid long-term plan, of a plant.

Key Accountailities

• Conduct and/or coordinate and control all high-level interfaces with key stakeholders as shareholders, authorities, banks and clients.


• During construction phase, make sure that the project will follow the Good Engineering and Constructions Practices, and the best practices for Project Management according to the group guidelines by the Industrial Project Oversight & Support team. 


• Prepare medium- and long-term budget forecasts. Monitor and report budget variances and deviations from forecasts on a regular basis.


• Fostering good industrial relations at the Site and with key local groups, communities and other stakeholders.


• Ensure preparedness for emergency incidents and coordinate with the mutual aid partners on the island.


• Make sure that the insurance coverage and policies are in place and claims procedures are followed properly. Ensure that no action takes place may void the application of the policies.


• Set objectives for his team, evaluate personnel on a regular basis and set up salary and benefits policy in line with budget and implement incentive schemes approved by the Board of Directors.


• Report the health of the Company to the Board of Directors and the shareholder Companies as and when required.


• Act as an ambassador for cultural change where continuous improvement and drive towards operational excellence are key.


• Submit to the Board of Directors the annual operating budget for approval.


• Ensure operation within approved budgetary limits.


• Approve expenses  incurred  by  subordinates  in  the  course  of  performing  their  duties,  in accordance with established policies and duties.


• Human Resources Management of the Company.


• Foster good working relation with the operator that is managing the site, its safety, integrity, availability and actual performance.


• Deal  with  disputes  as  pertinent,  taking  full  responsibility  and  coordinating  with  eventual committee as pertinent.


• Ensure lenders covenants and other requirements are met. Deal with eventual refinancing in


• accordance to Board/Shareholder’s guidance.


• Ensures a correct implementation of the Ethic Charter.


• Ensures application of the best practices as set out by the Shareholders


• Ensures correct governance.


• Ensures compliance, for listed companies, with the relevant Stock Market requirements.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Ensure an effective HSE strategy is in place to comply with applicable HSE legislation, standards, Group Rules (GR) and Generation International governance documents.


• Ensure sufficient and adequate resources are assigned to effectively manage HSE activities and appropriate supervision is in place for all activities.


• Promote a strong safety culture while ensuring that the HSE management of the stakeholders (including partners and clients) follows  vision, principles and procedures.


• Support the Project Company’s Construction Manager / Director to ensure they can fulfil their HSE role and responsibilities as detailed in their job description.


• Attend periodic HSE performance review meetings, for example, monthly HSE review meetings etc.


• Ensure GR09 “H&S in Industrial Projects” and GR02 “H&S with regards to Contractors” have been effectively implemented across the project.


• Demonstrate leadership commitment by visibility and actions 

Key relationships are as follows: Internal Interfaces

• Directors of the company  as well as focal points designated by shareholders (Directors, legal, financial, tax, internal audit, etc.)


• Staff of the company he is responsible for

External Interfaces

• EPC Contractors.


• O&M Contractors.


• Owner’s Engineers.


• Insurers / brokers/ loss adjusters.


• Various external advisors (environmental, legal, etc.)


• Government entities.


• Banks/Lenders’ advisors.


• Directors and shareholders of each company to which he is seconded.


• OEMs.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering, MBA or similar.

Experience

• Public and third parties’ relationships experience.


• Management skills.


• 15+ years’ experience in a senior position in the power / energy sector with at least 3-5 years in a comparable position.