Job Title: Asset Management Expert - Qatar

Location: Qatar

Reporting to: Manager - Asset Management Qatar

Division: Asset Management

Are you an expert in asset management with a strong focus on the power and water sectors? We are seeking an Asset Management Expert - Qatar to leverage strategic asset management practices for optimizing lifecycle efficiency, reliability, and return on investment for Qatar-based power and water assets. In this role, you will ensure that the assets align with broader business objectives and sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities

Qatar Assets Management

• Ensure sustained excellence in risk management, operations, environmental health and safety (EH&S), commercial, and financial performance for all assigned assets.
• Provide governance and support for the local asset portfolio, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and policies and procedures.
• Execute Asset Management strategies to optimize the operational, commercial, and financial performance of the asset portfolio in alignment with overarching priorities.
• Support the deployment and integration of innovative processes and technologies to enhance asset performance.
• Assist in maintaining a comprehensive asset register incorporating relevant asset information and ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Manage lifecycle optimization of assets across development, operations, life extension, and decommissioning phases to maximize value and sustainability.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and other metrics, assisting in identifying deficiencies and implementing improvements.
• Perform root cause analyses on underperforming assets and develop actionable plans to improve performance, aligning with the strategic guidance of the Asset Management department.
• Formulate and implement strategies to enhance the value and financial returns of local assets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Foster relationships with local stakeholders, regulators, and industry leaders to support business opportunities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Analytical Ability

• Provide insights on detailed problems, offering process improvements and operational advice.
• Analyze complex, uncertain problems, and offer operational solutions.
• Correlate different asset variables and produce cogent analysis to inform decision-making.

Monitoring & Controlling

• Manage all aspects of monitoring, linking, coordinating, and control processes to implement corrective actions that maximize business contributions.

Strategic Contribution

• Ensure effective cascading of the divisional strategy into asset business plans, ensuring alignment with broader strategic goals and integration with other interfacing strategies.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Support and contribute to budgeting, reporting, and controlling for Asset Management, including taking corrective actions for significant projects.
• Assist in the yearly budget preparation for the Asset Management department and local assets, monitoring financial performance indicators against the budget.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Assist in developing and implementing policies, systems, processes, and procedures to meet business requirements while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

Continuous Improvement

• Advise management on potential continuous improvement opportunities for systems, processes, and practices, considering global standards and changing business environments.

Reporting

• Ensure all department reports are prepared timely and accurately, meeting requirements, policies, and quality standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering from a reputable university. Preference for candidates with an MBA or professional certificates (e.g., ACCA, CFA).
• Experience:
• 12 years of experience in similar roles within large, preferably multi-national companies.
• At least 4 years in progressively increasing managerial responsibilities.

Job-Specific Skills

• Technical aptitude and commercial acumen.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Solid people management skills.
• Deep understanding of the power/energy and water sectors, emerging trends, technologies, and key players.
• Proficiency in English (required), and Arabic (a plus).
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, senior executives, management teams, and external partners/advisors.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of Qatar and GCC culture and working environment.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in managing and optimizing the lifecycle of assets across their various phases.
• Be part of a dynamic team that drives strategic objectives and sustainability in the power and water sectors.
• Enjoy competitive salary and growth opportunities within a leading company in the region.