General Manager – Coal Power Plant Projects Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-03-27]
(ID: 34042)
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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 – Coal Power Plant Projects
Azizi Developments is hiring a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead the setup and management of a large-scale Coal-Fired Power Station in Afghanistan. This role, based at our Dubai Head Office, supports Azizi’s expansion into energy infrastructure and requires strong expertise in coal power generation and large project leadership.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (with regular travel to Afghanistan)
Industry: Energy and Utilities
Function: Power Generation and Plant Operations
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a General Manager for a Coal Power Plant Do?
In this strategic leadership role, the General Manager will oversee all aspects of developing and operating a coal-fired power station, from feasibility and design to commissioning, compliance, and performance optimization. The role aligns with Azizi’s goal to diversify into critical energy infrastructure that supports economic growth and regional energy demands.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of the coal-fired power station project
- Define long-term strategic goals aligned with Azizi’s energy ventures
- Provide strategic advice to the board and senior leadership on market dynamics, risk, and sustainability
- Manage plant performance KPIs, ensuring high efficiency, uptime, and environmental compliance
- Direct maintenance schedules, technical upgrades, and plant optimization
- Recruit, develop, and lead multidisciplinary technical and operational teams
- Ensure full regulatory compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards
- Build relationships with government agencies, contractors, and local stakeholders
- Represent Azizi in public forums, energy conferences, and regulatory meetings
What Skills Are Needed for a Coal Power Plant General Manager?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or Environmental Science
- Master’s degree or MBA is a strong advantage
Experience:
- 10+ years in the energy sector with at least 5 years in senior management
- Direct experience in managing coal-fired power plants is essential
- Proven success in overseeing power generation facilities, including budgets and performance
Skills:
- Expertise in coal combustion systems, turbines, generator operations, and grid management
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and emission control strategies
- Strong financial acumen, including risk management and cost optimization
- Leadership skills to guide large, cross-functional energy teams
- Ability to travel regularly to Afghanistan and engage with local partners and agencies
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- High-impact leadership role in energy infrastructure
- Opportunity to influence regional power development
- Competitive salary and incentive structure
- Cross-border project management experience
- Work in one of the UAE’s most ambitious private sector energy initiatives
About the company
Azizi Developments is a leading and forward-thinking Dubai-based developer known for creating landmark real estate and infrastructure projects across the region. Now expanding into energy, Azizi is investing in transformative ventures such as gas, hydro, solar, and coal power to contribute to economic resilience and regional development. Led by a visionary chairman, Azizi continues to lead with purpose, innovation, and sustainability.
Azizi Developments is hiring a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead the setup and management of a large-scale Coal-Fired Power Station in Afghanistan. This role, based at our Dubai Head Office, supports Azizi’s expansion into energy infrastructure and requires strong expertise in coal power generation and large project leadership.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (with regular travel to Afghanistan)
Industry: Energy and Utilities
Function: Power Generation and Plant Operations
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a General Manager for a Coal Power Plant Do?
In this strategic leadership role, the General Manager will oversee all aspects of developing and operating a coal-fired power station, from feasibility and design to commissioning, compliance, and performance optimization. The role aligns with Azizi’s goal to diversify into critical energy infrastructure that supports economic growth and regional energy demands.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of the coal-fired power station project
- Define long-term strategic goals aligned with Azizi’s energy ventures
- Provide strategic advice to the board and senior leadership on market dynamics, risk, and sustainability
- Manage plant performance KPIs, ensuring high efficiency, uptime, and environmental compliance
- Direct maintenance schedules, technical upgrades, and plant optimization
- Recruit, develop, and lead multidisciplinary technical and operational teams
- Ensure full regulatory compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards
- Build relationships with government agencies, contractors, and local stakeholders
- Represent Azizi in public forums, energy conferences, and regulatory meetings
What Skills Are Needed for a Coal Power Plant General Manager?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or Environmental Science
- Master’s degree or MBA is a strong advantage
Experience:
- 10+ years in the energy sector with at least 5 years in senior management
- Direct experience in managing coal-fired power plants is essential
- Proven success in overseeing power generation facilities, including budgets and performance
Skills:
- Expertise in coal combustion systems, turbines, generator operations, and grid management
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and emission control strategies
- Strong financial acumen, including risk management and cost optimization
- Leadership skills to guide large, cross-functional energy teams
- Ability to travel regularly to Afghanistan and engage with local partners and agencies
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- High-impact leadership role in energy infrastructure
- Opportunity to influence regional power development
- Competitive salary and incentive structure
- Cross-border project management experience
- Work in one of the UAE’s most ambitious private sector energy initiatives
About the company
Azizi Developments is a leading and forward-thinking Dubai-based developer known for creating landmark real estate and infrastructure projects across the region. Now expanding into energy, Azizi is investing in transformative ventures such as gas, hydro, solar, and coal power to contribute to economic resilience and regional development. Led by a visionary chairman, Azizi continues to lead with purpose, innovation, and sustainability.
