MANAGER - OPERATIONS (Nsabisar, Sindh Water Project)

Hydrochina International Engineering Co., Ltd.

Karachi , Pakistan

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The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or Process Engineering from a reputable university and bring a minimum of 15 years of operations experience. This experience must include at least three years in a leadership role overseeing shift operations or managing an entire operations department. The role demands a strong technical background and proven ability to lead complex water treatment and transmission systems efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the continuous 24/7 operation of intake systems, pumping stations, reservoirs, water treatment facilities, and the water transmission network. Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of water flow while maintaining compliance with established water quality standards. Coordinate critical operational activities such as chemical dosing, reservoir retention management, equipment changeovers, and emergency response procedures. Oversee operational performance reporting and maintain effective communication and coordination with Maintenance teams, Laboratory staff, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) departments, the Employer, EPC Contractors, and Independent Engineers (IE). Troubleshoot operational issues and optimize system performance, leveraging expertise in large pumps, filtration systems, disinfection processes, chemical dosing, reservoirs, pipelines, SCADA systems, and operating permits.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or Process Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant operations experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity managing shift operations or an operations department.
- Extensive knowledge of large pumps, filtration systems, disinfection processes, chemical dosing, reservoirs, pipelines, SCADA systems, operating permits, troubleshooting, and performance reporting.
- Proven ability to manage 24/7 operations in complex water treatment and transmission environments.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Candidates with a background in large municipal or industrial water treatment and transmission systems, desalination plants, thermal power plant water systems, or similar continuous process utility projects will be highly regarded. Experience working with major water utilities, desalination or water treatment plant operators, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), or multinational Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contractors is preferred. Such candidates should demonstrate a track record of successfully managing continuous plant operations and leading multidisciplinary teams in demanding environments.

This position requires the candidate to work on-site to effectively manage operations and coordinate with various departments and contractors.