
Saur
Operations & Maintenance General Manager - Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 31/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
16/04/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Job description
The Operations & Maintenance General Manager for a sewage treatment plant (STP) project in Dubai, UAE is responsible for overseeing both the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) phase and the operational phase of an independent sewage treatment plant and associated water infrastructure networks. During the EPC phase, the role ensures technical oversight of design and construction activities, reviewing engineering documentation including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and O&M manuals to ensure compliance with operational requirements. The role participates in and validates factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning activities while coordinating with Ownerâs Engineers and EPC contractors to ensure successful project delivery. The position also collaborates with HR for recruitment of the operations team within budget constraints and provides technical guidance on wastewater treatment processes including biological treatment, chemical dosing, and sludge management. During the operational phase, the General Manager is responsible for ensuring efficient and continuous operation of the sewage treatment plant, supervising daily operations including inlet works, treatment processes, sludge handling, and effluent discharge management while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards. The role monitors process performance, optimizes treatment efficiency, and implements preventive and corrective maintenance programs across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems. Additionally, the position manages annual operations and maintenance budgets, ensures financial control, and drives cost optimization while maintaining service quality. The role requires strong expertise in wastewater treatment plant operations, EPC project lifecycle management, commissioning, handover processes, and deep understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks and EHS standards, with experience in stakeholder and government relations being essential.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all technical activities during the EPC phase including design review, engineering validation, and construction oversight with support from Ownerâs Engineer teams
- Review and validate engineering documentation such as P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and O&M manuals to ensure compliance with operational requirements and performance standards
- Participate in and supervise factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning activities to ensure proper execution and validation of system performance
- Coordinate with Human Resources to recruit and build the operations team within budget constraints and operational requirements for plant readiness
- Provide technical expertise on wastewater treatment processes including biological treatment, chemical dosing, sludge management, and associated infrastructure systems
- Oversee daily plant operations including inlet facilities, treatment processes, sludge handling, effluent discharge, and ensure compliance with HSE standards
- Monitor and optimize process performance by analyzing operational parameters and improving treatment efficiency across all plant systems
- Implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems to ensure operational reliability
- Manage annual operations and maintenance budgets, optimize operational costs, and ensure accurate financial reporting for the project
- Ensure smooth transition from EPC phase to operational phase while maintaining compliance with UAE regulatory requirements and environmental standards
Experience & skills
- Hold a degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering relevant to wastewater and infrastructure operations
- Demonstrate minimum of 10+ years of total professional experience in engineering, operations, or infrastructure projects
- Possess at least 6 years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations and associated infrastructure such as networks and pumping stations
- Show proven experience managing EPC projects from design through commissioning and operational handover phases
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of sewage treatment plant (STP) technologies and wastewater treatment processes
- Show experience in plant commissioning, EPC lifecycle management, and operational transition planning
- Demonstrate deep understanding of UAE local authority processes and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards
- Possess strong stakeholder and government relations experience within infrastructure or utilities projects
- Demonstrate fluency in English (written and spoken), with Arabic considered an advantage