Executive Managing Director

EMD/CEO

Executive Managing Director/CEO

ENGIE 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.

ENGIE’s Business Unit for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. 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 This is a greenfield OCGT project to be constructed with a net power capacity of 1440 MW, together with its ancillary equipment, associated infrastructure and facilities. The Project comprises the Plant and associated Electrical Special Facilities (ESF). The Plant will be located inland at a site situated one hundred sixty (160) km south-west of the City of Abu Dhabi. 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 Directorsandthe long term business plan.
• Representing the Company and conduct 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 toany 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 environmental friendly company culture.
• Responsible fortheP&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.
  
  

Reporting line

The EMD will report tothe Board of Directors and will closely interact with Company’s shareholders to benefit from their long experience of sizeable and well diversified portfolio, huge pool of resources & expertise in related fields and strong presence inthe Middle East.

The EMD a as Engie Secondee will report to Asset manager GCC, and during construction phase will keep a reporting in a dotted line with the Head of Project GCC.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct and/or coordinate and control all high levelinterfaces with key stakeholders as shareholders, authorities, banks and clients.
• During construction phase, makes sure that the project will follow the Good Engineering and Constructions Practices, and the best practices for Project Management according to the ENGIE’s 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 attheSite 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 actiontakes place that may void theapplication of the policies.
• Set objectives for histeam, evaluate personnel on aregular 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 tothe Board of Directors and theshareholder Companies as and when required.
• Act asan ambassador for cultural change where continuous improvement and drive towards operational excellence are key.
• Submit tothe Board of Directorsthe 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 andactual 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 theEthic Charter.
• Ensures application of the best practices as set out by the Shareholders
• Ensures correct governance.
• Ensures compliance, for listed companies, with the relevantStock Market requirements.
  
  

Health, Safety and Environment

• Ensure an effective HSE strategy is in place to comply with applicable HSE legislation, ENGIE standards, ENGIE 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 ENGIE’s 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 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 isseconded.
• OEMs.
  
  

Qualifications

• University degree inMechanical/ Electrical Engineering, MBA or similar.
  
  

Experience

• Public and third parties’ relationships experience.
• Management skills.
• 15+ years’ experience ina senior position in the power / energy sector with at least 3 -5 years ina comparable position.
  
  

Lan g ua ge

• Excellent command of English.
  
  

Knowledgeand Skills

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and leadership skills. Strongtechnicaland financial background and excellent knowledge of the energy markets.
• Must be able to work independently and being integrated inan international team.
• Experience in changing cultures.
  
  

Location/travel

• Based in GCC.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the region.
  
  

Field:General Management JobLevel: With management Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time PrimaryLocation: During Construction phase at construction site

Business Unit: GBU Flexible Gen & Retail

Division: Thermal AMEA - GCC & Pak - Regional

Legal Entity: INTERNATIONAL POWER S.A., DUBAI BRANCH

Professional Experience: Senior (experience >15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree