Linum Consult’s client is currently in the process of expanding and is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) specialising in the power sector, specifically CCGT power stations, to join their team in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting the CEO through Business Operations Performance analysis, delivery assurance, and operational activities
- Providing viable techno-commercial recommendations during the construction and operations phases
- Correlating different variables (availability, efficiency, reliability, degradation) and producing cogent analyses; disseminating and sharing reports to stakeholders
- Managing all aspects of monitoring, reporting, coordination, and control processes, and implementing corrective actions to ensure maximum business performance
- Developing, engaging, and securing agreements on plant performance indicators, and the selection of KPIs
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders and executing stakeholder engagement strategies as advised in the business plan and required under routine business processes
- Supporting and contributing to all aspects of planning, budgeting, in-year execution and forecasting, reporting, and controlling, including taking corrective cost actions for significant projects
PROFILE
- Degree qualification in Applied Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems)
- At least 10-15 years’ experience, with 7 years spent in a similar role within CCGT technologies and CCGT plant construction/commissioning/operation phases
- Extensive large scale CCGT power plant processes and asset management experience
- Advanced knowledge of managing PPA, LTSA and other related contracts
- Strong commercial knowledge managing warranties and services provided under various contracts, and experience of regulatory reporting
- Experience of liaising with Uzbekistan Grid operators, energy off-takers, fuel suppliers, institutions, banks, financial institutions, insurance brokers, shareholders, etc.
- Previous history of working successfully in a multicultural environment
- Fluency in English is essential, ideally with some knowledge of local languages
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you feel that you have the right background of experience to take up this challenging position, then please formally submit your CV along with your current financial package details for the attention of Francis Ryan to info@linumconsult.com
If your application has been successful, then we will contact you within 72hrs.