Operations Manager

Posted:
8/10/2026, 10:41:19 PM

Location(s):
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq ⋅ Baghdad Governorate, Iraq

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$95k–$108k/yr

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 Customer’s 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 Customer’s requirements, equipment manufacturers’ recommendations, applicable laws and Contractor’s 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 Contractor’s policies and procedures with the assistance of the Customer.
  • Manages development and implementation of operating procedures for major systems using Facility designer’s operation manuals/procedures and equipment Vendors' instructions utilizing the GE Vernova or Customer’s 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 Customer’s 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