General Manager – Gas Power Plant Operations Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-03-27]
(ID: 34039)
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Azizi Developments is a leading, award-winning developer based in Dubai, UAE. With over 11,000 residential units sold and thousands of homes delivered to local and international investors, the company emphasizes a construction-driven approach, a portfolio of luxury developments in prime locations, and a commitment to transparency and customer focus.
With a robust track record and significant project pipeline supported by an extensive land bank and strategic partnerships with key master developers, Azizi plans to launch and develop new residential and commercial properties worth several billion US dollars in the coming years. The company actively supports the UAE Vision 2021 and has contributed to iconic projects in Meydan, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Furjan, Studio City, Sports City, and Downtown Jebel Ali. In 2019, marked as its ‘Year of Construction,’ Azizi\'s contractors have cast over 117 slabs, poured more than 165,000 tons of concrete, erected over 45 cranes, and constructed over 1.3 million sq. ft across ongoing projects as of September 2019.... |
General Manager – Gas Power Plant Operations
Azizi Developments is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the setup, commissioning, and operational management of a gas-fired power plant, in alignment with our strategic expansion into new energy ventures. This leadership role is based in Dubai, UAE, with regular travel to Afghanistan for project oversight and execution.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Energy and Utilities
Function: Power Plant Management and Operations
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a General Manager Do in a Gas Power Project?
This executive-level role oversees the end-to-end setup and management of a large-scale gas power plant. You will provide strategic direction, operational leadership, and ensure the plant runs efficiently, safely, and in line with international standards—all while aligning with Azizi Developments\' vision of sustainable infrastructure growth.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Lead the establishment, commissioning, and full lifecycle management of a gas-fired power plant in Afghanistan
- Ensure the plant delivers efficient, reliable, and cost-effective power generation operations
- Provide strategic advice to the board on energy initiatives, growth opportunities, and operational feasibility
- Oversee plant performance, turbine operations, and combined cycle systems
- Ensure strict adherence to environmental, safety, and regulatory frameworks
- Explore additional energy-related ventures that align with the company\'s diversification goals
- Identify and implement technological advancements to modernize plant operations
- Manage cross-functional teams and foster a results-driven, safety-first culture
- Conduct regular site visits and engage with on-ground teams, authorities, and stakeholders
What Skills Are Needed for a General Manager in Gas Power?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline
Experience:
- 10+ years of senior management experience in the energy sector
- 5+ years specifically in gas power plant operations
- Proven record in commissioning and managing gas-fired plants and turbine systems
Skills:
- Deep understanding of gas turbine and combined cycle technologies
- Expertise in energy market dynamics, financial management, and plant budgeting
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in diverse environments
- Proficiency in regulatory compliance and risk management for energy infrastructure
- Strong decision-making, leadership, and communication skills
- Willingness to travel to Afghanistan for project monitoring and stakeholder coordination
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- High-impact leadership opportunity to shape a major energy project
- Strategic visibility and influence in a rapidly diversifying business
- Competitive compensation and long-term growth pathway
- Opportunity to contribute to regional energy sustainability initiatives
About the company
Azizi Developments is a progressive and visionary real estate developer based in Dubai, UAE, with a growing footprint in infrastructure and energy. With a robust portfolio of premium developments and a Chairman deeply committed to regional upliftment, Azizi is now advancing into the clean and conventional energy space—championing innovation and long-term prosperity across the Middle East and beyond.
Azizi Developments is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the setup, commissioning, and operational management of a gas-fired power plant, in alignment with our strategic expansion into new energy ventures. This leadership role is based in Dubai, UAE, with regular travel to Afghanistan for project oversight and execution.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Energy and Utilities
Function: Power Plant Management and Operations
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a General Manager Do in a Gas Power Project?
This executive-level role oversees the end-to-end setup and management of a large-scale gas power plant. You will provide strategic direction, operational leadership, and ensure the plant runs efficiently, safely, and in line with international standards—all while aligning with Azizi Developments\' vision of sustainable infrastructure growth.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Lead the establishment, commissioning, and full lifecycle management of a gas-fired power plant in Afghanistan
- Ensure the plant delivers efficient, reliable, and cost-effective power generation operations
- Provide strategic advice to the board on energy initiatives, growth opportunities, and operational feasibility
- Oversee plant performance, turbine operations, and combined cycle systems
- Ensure strict adherence to environmental, safety, and regulatory frameworks
- Explore additional energy-related ventures that align with the company\'s diversification goals
- Identify and implement technological advancements to modernize plant operations
- Manage cross-functional teams and foster a results-driven, safety-first culture
- Conduct regular site visits and engage with on-ground teams, authorities, and stakeholders
What Skills Are Needed for a General Manager in Gas Power?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline
Experience:
- 10+ years of senior management experience in the energy sector
- 5+ years specifically in gas power plant operations
- Proven record in commissioning and managing gas-fired plants and turbine systems
Skills:
- Deep understanding of gas turbine and combined cycle technologies
- Expertise in energy market dynamics, financial management, and plant budgeting
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in diverse environments
- Proficiency in regulatory compliance and risk management for energy infrastructure
- Strong decision-making, leadership, and communication skills
- Willingness to travel to Afghanistan for project monitoring and stakeholder coordination
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- High-impact leadership opportunity to shape a major energy project
- Strategic visibility and influence in a rapidly diversifying business
- Competitive compensation and long-term growth pathway
- Opportunity to contribute to regional energy sustainability initiatives
About the company
Azizi Developments is a progressive and visionary real estate developer based in Dubai, UAE, with a growing footprint in infrastructure and energy. With a robust portfolio of premium developments and a Chairman deeply committed to regional upliftment, Azizi is now advancing into the clean and conventional energy space—championing innovation and long-term prosperity across the Middle East and beyond.
