Middle East: Execution Lead posted by MECS Africa

• Lead and manage the on-site execution of complex plant outages and shutdowns.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, and contractual standards.
• Provide direct leadership and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, supervisors, and contractors.
• Enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols, conducting audits and inspections where required.
• Oversee scheduling and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain cost control and manage budgets, including forecasting and expenditure monitoring.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize potential impact on schedule, cost, and safety.
• Communicate effectively with clients, engineers, and project managers, providing regular progress reports and resolving technical issues.
• Participate in outage planning and scheduling, defining scopes of work, estimating resources, and developing execution strategies.
• Drive issue resolution by identifying and addressing operational challenges promptly.
• Promote continuous improvement, safety excellence, and efficiency across all project phases.
• Oversee documentation, ensuring all project records are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Supervise Area Coordinators and ensure effective coordination across all work fronts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any discipline).
• Extensive experience in outage or shutdown project management within industrial or power generation sectors.
• Previous senior leadership or execution management experience is essential.
• Experience in the nuclear industry is highly advantageous.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent) preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical understanding of plant systems and maintenance operations.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective problem-solving and risk mitigation skills.
• Proficient in scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• Committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.