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Operations Manager

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Baghdad - Iraq

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for the strategic and tactical management required to operate the plant in a safe efficient and reliable manner. The Operations Manager will serve as a vital member of the site leadership team collaborating closely with Maintenance and Site Management to oversee and lead all on-site operations

Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Provides overall management required to operate all site equipment and system utilizing GE Vernova or Customers Facility Work Force.
  • Develops and implements operational strategy consistent with achieving maximum plant efficiency to meet customer requirements in the most safe reliable economical and environmentally safe manner
  • Ensures the development and recording of applicable plant operations and maintenance data
  • Ensures the performance and recording of periodic operational checks and tests of the plant equipment in accordance with Customers requirements equipment manufacturers recommendations applicable laws and Contractors recommendations.
  • Ensures compliance with requirements for environmental health and safety requirements in plant operations
  • Establishes and maintains sampling programs to ensure that the chemistry specifications for site equipment and systems are maintained for the required operating shutdown or lay-up condition.
  • Manages implementation of Log-Out/Tag Out (LOTO) System in accordance with the Contractors policies and procedures with the assistance of the Customer.
  • Manages development and implementation of operating procedures for major systems using Facility designers operation manuals/procedures and equipment Vendors instructions utilizing the GE Vernova or Customers Facility Work Force.
  • Recommends Facility modifications and upgrades to the Customer to enhance plant reliability and performance.
  • Co-ordinates with GE Vernova O&M Support team GE Vernova Engineering and other support function team for the resolution of complex issues relevant to operations.
  • Drives optimization of plant operating strategies with the aim of achieving lower cost operation and/or increased efficiency and output.
  • Manages preparation of plant operating logs covering critical plant operating parameters and ensures necessary review and analysis to proactively identify potential problems.
  • Prepares and submits operations activities reports as per requirements of the contract.
  • Participates and supports plant root cause analysis for the technical events.
  • Assists the training and qualification of Customers operations team as per guidelines of the contract.
  • Establishes sampling/testing programs and ensures review/analysis of plant chemical reports for maintaining proper chemistry in the plant processes and systems.
  • Makes recommendations to the Customer to maintain optimum stock of chemicals and operational consumables.
  • Provides coverage for Plant Manager Deputy Plant Manager or Maintenance Manager as applicable.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate Engineer in Mechanical Electrical or Controls from an accredited College or University.

  • Minimum 10 years of gas turbine combined cycle power plant O&M experience with minimum five years in management position in gas turbine combined cycle power plant operations.

  • Minimum 5 years of O&M experience at GE Vernova F Class Gas Turbines is a must

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong project management problem solving and organizational skills

  • Strong business and financial skills

  • Prior experience with GE Vernova O&M in same capacity is preferred

  • Knowledge of GE Vernova products services and processes (GE employees only)

  • Prior customer interface experience

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

  • Proficiency with computer tools

  • Ability and willingness to travel as required

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes


Required Experience:

Manager


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