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The MYP teacher will endorse and practice the philosophy, pedagogy (including environment, learning, teaching and assessment) research and innovation aspects of the MYP phase and will work as an active member of the MYP team to ensure that the day to day running and development of learning at the NEOM Community School is carried out in accordance with the aims of the NEOM Education, Research and Innovation Sector. She/he will be accountable for upholding the aims and vision of the whole school in this phase and will support the work of the school in contributing to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
• Plan and teach appropriate MYP learning, including an emphasis on inquiry based, child initiated indoor and outdoor learning based on the Enhanced MYP Programme
• Work effectively in partnership with support staff to ensure consistency of learning for all children
• Observe children’s individual learning progress and outcomes during sessions, assess individual learning needs and use outcomes to inform planning for future learning
• Monitor and assure the quality of learning in the class group, identifying and supporting areas in need of development
• Maintain accurate records of children’s learning, progress and monitor their safety and well-being at all times
• Deploy high quality learning, teaching and interaction strategies when working with the children including the application of high-level questioning within a strategy for sustained, shared thinking to move children’s learning on
• Attend all appropriate professional training and development in accordance with the school’s needs and aspects identified as outcomes of annual appraisal discussions
• Prepare resources, manage and maintain the organisation of a high-quality learning space to support the curriculum and to match the needs of all children in the group
• Ensure that equipment in use is safe, hygienic and in a good state of repair
• Maintain up to date current knowledge regarding international MYP best practice and contribute to ongoing research and improvement in collaboration with the MYP Team
• Participate in Extra Curricular Activities as required, at the discretion of the Head of School
CHILD AND FAMILY
• Present and maintain a highly professional profile at all times, representing the school appropriately in all client-facing situations and respecting the cultural and religious sensitivities of the region
• Have the ability to communicate with adults presenting from different societal and cultural backgrounds, and encourage their interaction and engagement with the school
• Be responsible for all adults and children being considered as valued individuals and equals, embracing diversity and promoting equity for all members of the NEOM Community
• Forge authentic processes to engage parents in the learning process and encourage active contributions from parents on a regular basis
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES
• Have a mature, responsible and positive disposition and be able to work flexibly as member of the whole school team under the direction of the Head of School and independently when required;
• Have sound understanding of the importance of children’s learning and development in the MYP Years and have the ability to identify and support staff in developing professional skills according to need
• Be open minded and willing to further their knowledge and development by attending training courses, sharing information gained with colleagues, and maintaining updated knowledge of international MYP Years best practice by reading, researching and attending relevant training;
• Exemplify high standards in practice and provision at all times
• Have up to date knowledge of Health & Safety regulations with specific reference to children’s wellbeing, learning and facilities
• Have up to date and practical knowledge of best practice in learning and play materials and techniques which encourage children to have respect for differences in academic ability, gender, cultural background, race and ethnicity
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
B.ED/B.A in Childhood Studies/Education (or equivalent)
DESIRABLE
MA/M.ED second degree or further relevant qualification
Position: Regional & Urban Mobility Planning Manager
Reports to: Director of Regional and Urban Mobility
Sector: Land Mobility
Job Location: NEOM
Role Purpose:
NEOM is a unique global living lab for intelligent, innovative, sustainable, efficient and effective infrastructure solutions. NEOM’s mobility vision is to support the creation of truly sustainable mobility and integrated land use via urban design and innovative technologies. The underpinned core principles to achieve this vision include on-demand, connected mobility services, active mobility and micro-mobility, electric and zero-emission vehicles, autonomous shared mobility, public transit, and rapid transit. NEOM will attract investors to develop, test and scale innovative solutions to world markets.
Reporting to the Director of Regional & Urban Mobility, Regional & Urban Mobility Planning Manager will contribute to the successful planning and implementation of transportation projects underpinning NEOM’s vision to support the transformation to a truly sustainable mobility and integrated land use via urban design and innovative technologies. The underpinned core principles are on-demand and connected services orchestrating active and micromobility, electric and zero-emission vehicles as well as autonomous shared mobility and public transit. NEOM is a unique global living lab for innovative, safe, efficient, and on-demand mobility for all users and attracts investors to develop, test and scale innovative solutions to world markets.
The role demands stakeholder management, leadership and influencing skills to ensure the project is executed within time, cost, quality, and of course safety constraints to meet NEOM’s ambition.
Key Accountabilities & Activities
• Follow up on all actions required from internal and external parties.
• Lead constructability reviews and contribute to risk/value reviews for the design.
• Review and comment on all project schedules that are received from the various stakeholders and ensure all the milestone dates are coordinated.
• Develop and evaluate urban transit interface typologies and place making performances of the Line for vertical communities.
• Specify urban interface design guidelines and assess submissions by NEOM Urban Planning (master planning phase) and NEOM Projects (design phase) and its consultants (architects, master planners, mobility and transport consultants).
• Help specify and develop KPIs for Place Making and user experience metrics such as levels of service, first and last mile facilities and activation, approach safety, way-finding, comfort etc, for new vertical TOCs/ Place Making.
• Conduct urban and community impact assessment and forecasting with Mobility Planning
• Support the team to manage the consultant undertaking Advanced Spatial Analysis development.
• Manage the communication between multiple Land Mobility teams and NEOM sectors, to oversee various strands of concurrent master planning & architectural developments regarding multi-modal mobility.
• Internal and external stakeholder management including architects and design consultants.
• Implement and ensure robust systems for version control and information data management.
• Lead major multi-disciplinary transit planning and policy projects to further the development and implementation of regional transportation planning for NEOM.
• Provide creative network analysis, serving as a subject matter expert for issues related to transit and transportation system planning, policy, and analysis.
• Provide advice and consultative services to senior management of business units within NEOM on a range of transportation planning and policy issues.
• Manage and conduct different types of passenger rail/transportation studies – including feasibility, business cases, alternatives analysis, and functional planning – to develop infrastructure requirements and service concepts/designs, using a transit planning lens.
• Draft and implements project scopes, work plans, schedules, and other documents to support the delivery of the studies, including preparation of business cases.
• Oversees consultant assignments to ensure that projects meet budgets and schedules including negotiating fees, supervising consultant teams, approvals and contractual claims.
• Interprets data, policy, and study outcomes to recommend projects and strategies to senior management.
• Develops and delivers briefing, communication, and presentation materials for a wide range of audiences including senior management.
• Represents the Mobility Planning Team on inter-departmental projects and serves as a key point of contact, liaising with stakeholders and other departments.
• Facilitates stakeholder engagement by regularly liaising with internal and external partners regarding project development, administration, and implementation.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• > 10 years experience on professional projects with focus on urban analytics, network analysis and user-centric movement evaluation with some focus on transit-oriented and transport planning
• Good working knowledge of quantitative/ evidence-based methods for place making and masterplanning such as demand models, micro simulation (pedestrians and fleets) and network analysis.
• Experience (academic or project-based) of innovative zero-carbon mobility systems and their implementation such as autonomous vehicles, shared mobility, micro-mobility etc
• Strong organizational, project management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.
• Self-starter who thrives in ambitious, international and fast changing environments with a keen interest to work on the forefront of urban mobility and the future of cities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office – Excellent experience working with Word, PowerPoint, and excel is mandatory.
• Excellent analytical and verbal reasoning skills.
• Experience working in cross functional and diverse team environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications in English.
• Proactive personality and leadership qualities.
• Ability to think strategically along with creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding and proactive approach to risk management principles.
Qualifications
• Combination of degrees in a built and transport environment subject (transport, architecture, urban design, urban planning) and an evidence-based subject in relation to the built environment (computational design, urban analytics, spatial analytics, mobility modelling etc)
Reports to: Head of Water Mobility
Sector: Land Mobility
Job Location: NEOM
Role Purpose:
The Water Mobility Technical Manager will form close ties with the contracted Service Provider to ensure a high state of technical availability of all NEOM Water Mobility craft.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and creative self-starter who thrives in ambitious, international and fast-changing environments.
A keen interest to work on the forefront of sustainable marine technology and the future of mobility is vital for success in this position.
Key Accountabilities & Activities
• Work with the existing stakeholders on developing and implementing state of the art public water mobility services across NEOM
• Support the oversight of new build vessels and their introduction into service
• Oversee the technical performance of vessels to ensure they are safely and efficiently maintained to deliver a reliable service to customers
• Work closely with the Service Provider and vessel teams to verify that the routine and unplanned maintenance is recorded effectively
• Ensure that all defects are effectively recorded and tracked to resolution. Ensure guarantee defects are recorded and transmitted to vessel builder for rectification
• Provide analysis of any technical issues with a view to identify common issues, trends and translating this analysis into the adoption of a preventative maintenance strategy
• Work with a dedicated Water Mobility team
• In relation to Technical Services manage the interaction with external parties including but not limited to Flag Authority, Classification Society, OEMs, third party suppliers and shipyards.
• Carry out technical inspections on NEOM owned and chartered vessels.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Highly developed creative thinking, problem-solving, research, analytical, oral and written communication skills required
• Expertise in the technical design and operation of short-sea passenger vessels
• Experience with managing planned preventative maintenance systems
• Familiarity with rules and regulations regarding environment and heritage protection
• Specific examples of work and project experience in the Middle East region is an advantage, with experience in Saudi Arabia strongly preferred
• High-level communication and presentation skills and ability to interact with a diverse set of professional disciplines, partners and stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines
Qualifications
• Be a Graduate / postgraduate degree in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in the management of engineering maintenance, repair and operations
• Ideally have experience as shipboard engineer at the management level
• Complete fluency in English is required
• Complete fluency in Arabic and other languages will be an advantage
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products (PowerPoint, Excel and Word), with knowledge in other presentational and organizational products or multi-media tools being an advantage
Job Description
Sector
ENOWA
Summary
To assist in conducting demand data sourcing, collection, structuring, consolidation, cleansing, and categorization activities to ensure data completeness, continuous availability, accuracy and consistency
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Demand Data Collation
• Identify and maintain demand data sources for Energy from various sources such as NEOM sectors and regions
• Create demand data request templates for Energy to source data to ensure the standardization of data requests
• Collect demand data across the relevant stakeholders mainly NEOM sectors and regions to ensure the timely collection
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to create new procedures to capture data points that are currently unavailable
• Build automated channels with different data sources to continuously capture and collect data with the required infrastructure needed
Data Restructuring and Cleaning
• Conduct demand data restructuring and formatting as the received data can be in different formats and ensure it is restructured prior to the analysis
• Conduct demand data cleansing, cleaning and identifying and eliminating inaccuracies from data to ensure that the data repository of Energy is structured, accurate, complete, consistent, and cleaned from inaccurate or irrelevant records
• Identifying data quality issues and their root causes and coming up with recommendations to fix these causes in collaboration with the entity holding the data source
Reports and insights
• Develop dashboards with data visualizations of data points to show relevant and important insights
• Draft reports and presentations, including key insights and recommendations to support the review process and enable stakeholders in decision-making
• Offer insights of the data across the full energy value chain to support the decision-making process
Background, Skills
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in demand forecasting
• Experience in programming languages (R, Python, or VBA) is preferable
• Relevant experience with optimization, simulation, risk modeling and energy modeling tools (Plexos)
• Experience in data management languages (SQL, Oracle) is preferrable
• Advanced analytical interpretation and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong presentation skills, presentation preparation and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Job Description
Sector
People
Summary
NEOM is a new vision of what the future could be. It’s an attempt to do something that’s never been done before and it’s coming at a time when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions.
Put simply, NEOM will not only be a destination, but a home for people who dream big and who want to be part of building a new model for sustainable living.
NEOM will be a hub for innovation, where established global businesses and emerging players can research, incubate, and commercialize groundbreaking technologies to accelerate human progress.
Role Purpose:
As a Senior HR Business Partner you will be embedded within the Business area(s) which the role supports and work closely with the leadership teams of their respective Functions, supporting business strategies and plans through people solutions and programs.
Works closely with HR centers of excellence, to design and roll out corporate HR initiatives.
In addition to the strategic side of the role, the HRBP works with the HR operations team to manage employee relations matters in the respective area.
The HR Business Partner reports to the HRBP Director and has a dotted reporting line to the business areas executive, is a key active member of the business area leadership team and Key member of HRBP team.
Key Accountabilities:
• Leading with integrity, consideration and challenge – having the courage and confidence to challenge the business and its leaders.
• Provide expert HR, advice, guidance and support which aligns with central NEOM and local business solutions.
• Effectively develop & implement People plans, which align with the overall People Strategy and the relevant Business strategy which this role supports.
• Management of the whole employee lifecycle with business from job creation, induction, development through to exit/alumni.
• To embed and operationalize, Workforce Planning/Development, Talent Management and Succession Planning.
• Performance Management (Ratings calibration/Performance Improvement Plans).
• Driving employee engagement, culture.
• Case management.
• Ensure the effective achievement of functional objectives through the leadership across all business functions.
• Ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in compliance with NEOM policies, processes and procedures.
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the HR strategy and plans as benefiting the department and all sectors’ needs and objectives.
• Review and approve major changes to items (such as company policies).
• Conduct research and data analytics to assess organizational performance and propose solutions that are in support of the business and that are in promotion of ongoing talent, development plans, and succession.
• Provide expertise and creativity to develop HR initiatives to support the business needs. Understanding the business model at depth – getting to know and understand how the business operates, how it creates value, its strategic drivers and its purpose.
• Generating insight from HR data and evidence – utilizing and applying the evidence base to support business objectives or strategies.
• Connecting with curiosity, purpose and impact – asking the right questions, crafting networks and understanding where HR can identify opportunities to create the most value.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related subject.
• Master’s degree in relevant subject preferred.
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
• 8+ years HR experience – 5 within HRBP or equivalent role.
• Experience of supporting Senior Leaders/Managers in the development of their business area to ensure key business aims and objectives are achieved.
• Well-developed expertise and understanding of theory and operational knowledge in current HR Practice.
• Experience of working in faced paced or start up organisation. Experience internal consultant/change agent, strong stakeholder engagement skills Skills.
• Strong influencing, communication and engagement skills, working with and through others.
• Coaching and Mentoring ability.
• Analytical skills, insight and the ability to use results, data, facts, benchmarking, to build, inform and shape convincing business cases.
• High level resilience skills with change management expertise.
• Commercial Acumen -Ability to blend both context and content to inform views and decision making. Role-modelling good people management behaviours and disciplines.
• Winning the trust of leaders, line managers and employee.
Job Description
Sector
ENOWA
OVERVIEW
Position
Engineer- Mechanical
Reports to
Executive Director
Direct Reports
Project Director
Division
Projects
Department
Trojena
Role Purpose
Effectively coordinate and manage various project tasks in support of the design and construction management teams.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
• To oversee the planning and construction of all Pumping stations, Pipes design, Flow rates works.
• To review all the technical documents, scope of work, Safety, method of statement, environmental documents.
• To coordinate with contractors to ensure they follow NEOM- ETSD procedures while executing the works.
• Monitor the full cycle of projects from beginning of construction till the delivery of the project.
• Reviewing technical submissions.
• Working together with other businesses.
• Supporting other project managers and directors within the business and in the market.
• Keeping up to date with environmental matters; being aware of policy and developments.
• Presenting technical data or project results; both technical and non-technical.
• Keeping track of the progress of projects from through to construction and handover (or handling just one section of a large project)
• Controlling budgets at the project level.
• Ensuring that work is completed to a deadline.
• Supervising any construction activity of Mechanical / infrastructure project.
• Using computer simulations to analyze, for example, potential dam failure.
• Monitoring flood levels at times of high risk.
Background Skills & Experience
• 3-7 years’ experience engaged in design and construction of infrastructure projects including,
• Electrical, Power transmission lines, and RMU its technical components.
• Ability to read and interpret designs and shop drawing.
• Knowledge of engineering and project principles, practices and procedures, applicable laws
• Proficient in MS Professional Office Suite including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
• Working in an environment with people of different backgrounds, races and nationalities
• Ability to work full-time variable shifts including days, evenings, nights, and willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed.
• Deep technical knowledge in Mechanical engineering.
• Ability to conduct snag list testing and commissioning.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Speak and write English fluently
Job Description
Sector
Finance
Summary
NEOM is a new vision of what the future could be. It’s an attempt to do something that’s never been done before and it’s coming at a time when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions. Put simply, NEOM will not only be a destination, but a home for people who dream big and who want to be part of building a new model for sustainable living.
Role purpose:
This role is located in Riyadh. You will be responsible for providing execution support for treasury activities including cash management, operational payments, reconciliations, reporting to internal correspondents, and active participation/communication with sectors and regions.
Responsibilities:
• Understand and analyse cash flow forecasts and support managers in identifying funding gaps and requirements.
• Identify the requirements to develop new banking relationships for new account requirements, manage payments and extend lines of credit.
• Prepare cash management reports for submission to management, auditors, investors, and key stakeholders.
• Supports payments processing, reconciliation of collections, and bank balance reconciliations.
• Support on execution and documentation of risk management and hedging activities as well as front office tasks such as FX/Interest rate/investments transactions.
• Support in the execution of treasury tasks as per treasury policies and processes.
• Support in the implementation of new treasury initiatives and technology solutions.
Required experience:
• 2 or more years experience with large corporates or institutions.
• Experience in managing efficient treasury operations, cash management, and cash forecasting in relevant industry sectors.
• Good financial analysis skills,
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Highly motivated and can work autonomously.
• Post-graduation or Graduation in degree/diploma or equivalent in financial and management accounting and/or Finance.
Job Description
Sector
ENOWA
Summary
NEOM is a new vision of what the future could be. It’s an attempt to do something that’s never been done before and it’s coming at a time when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions. Put simply, NEOM will not only be a destination, but a home for people who dream big and who want to be part of building a new model for sustainable living.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
• Work closely with ENOWA and NEOM teams in charge of development of Energy, Water, Hydrogen and District Cooling projects by supporting the structuring and execution of partnerships and project finance transactions.
• Support the Innovation & Ventures activities of ENOWA.
• Interact closely with NEOM teams (Corporate Finance, Accounting, Tax, Strategic Finance…) and internal project stakeholders to provide finance and valuation guidance throughout the business development process, advising business development teams on alternative structures and expected investment returns.
• Coordinate accounting, consolidation, tax, treasury, reporting and corporate finance workstreams and requirements.
• Involved in the selection and appointment of advisors.
• Involved in commercial and financial discussions and negotiations with JV partners.
• Contribute to the drafting of project documents.
• Perform the financial modeling and analysis of the different lines of business supporting ENOWA long-term strategy decisions and development.
• Perform ad-hoc valuation and financial modelling activities.
Background, Skills
• Experience in Middle East infrastructure projects development or investment.
• 10 years minimum of applicable professional experience in infrastructure projects, project finance transactions with an investment bank, private equity fund or with a strategic player in Energy, Water, Utilities fields.
• Proven experience in modelling and valuation of Energy, Water or infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of valuation methodologies and risk allocation.
• Solid understanding of debt capital markets, deal structuring, M&A.
• Strong IFRS, Tax and Finance knowledge.
• Strong MS-Excel and modelling skills.
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating legal documentation.
• Experience in negotiating financing agreements.
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing environment, multi-task under pressure or tight deadlines.
• Experience in working in multi-cultural environments.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or Engineering
• Masters, MBA, CA, CFA, CPA, and/or equivalent certifications are an advantage
Job Description
Sector
Food
Summary
Support and strengthen the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) strategy at NEOM. Supervise the development of CEA assets and associated business cases. Evaluate and develop sustainable agricultural solutions for CEA. Develop and manage the execution of the innovation strategy for CEA including NEOM facilities and partnerships with Universities and private or public research institutions, in line with NEOM’s business needs. Work closely with the business development team in developing strategic partnerships supporting the development and scale-up of CEA at NEOM in line with technical imperatives and market demand.
NEOM aims at providing opportunities for people to live healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives, while sustainably using the natural resources they depend on. NEOM works with governments, local and international businesses, and knowledge institutes to transform ideas into policy, policy into action, and action into impact. NEOM uses its technical knowledge and experience, passionate staff, local presence, and global influence to make a lasting difference in people’s livability, especially in desert-like conditions in a world facing climate change.
Our Agriculture & Livestock pillar focuses on Sustainable Markets, Food and Nutrition Security, and Climate Change. The senior manager of Controlled Environment Agriculture will lead our local and global initiatives in this field.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
• Support, develop, and manage a business and technology-driven CEA strategy in line with NEOM Agriculture business needs.
• Supervise the design, development, and implementation of CEA assets – glasshouses and greenhouses, indoor farms – from selecting production systems, overseeing bids, and selecting vendors, to monitoring construction and commissioning, together with construction project management entities.
• In collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders, ensure the development of solutions for the capture, storage, and analysis of production data in order to optimize conditions that will drive productivity and quality.
• Develop and manage the execution of the innovation strategy for CEA including determining technology focus, developing pilot and research facilities and partnerships with Universities and private or public research institutions, in line with NEOM’s business needs.
• Maintain a deep understanding of strategic developments in CEA, selecting, validating, and implementing technology solutions that will ensure profitable production of quality products in line with market demands.
• Ensure seamless collaboration with relevant departments and business units to facilitate the development and execution of the CEA strategy.
• In coordination with the business development team, support the development of strategic relationships on CEA with relevant industry partners.
• Develop and lead collaboration with universities and public or private research institutions to further the CEA program at NEOM.
• Coordinate space allocation in the greenhouse and other controlled environments.
• Develop and enforce greenhouse policies, procedures, and rules with guidance from the Controlled Environment Committee.
• Support the development of nurseries to support agricultural and nature enhancement programs.
• Ensure outstanding results and a high level of quality in our Controlled Environment Agriculture programs.
BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 10 years of experience in the CEA industry.
• Deep understanding of business and technology trends and strong professional network in Controlled Environment Agriculture.
• Evidence of holding multidisciplinary senior management positions in a multicultural or international environment.
• Passion for NEOM’s mission to deploy the latest technologies to reach Food Security in a desert environment.
• Courageous, creative, and conceptual thinker with excellent planning skills.
• Ability to work with various internal stakeholders, and manage multiple projects across the enterprise.
• Strong track record in successfully developing and executing initiatives in a competitive environment.
• Fluent in English (fluency or working knowledge in Arabic is a plus).
• MSc or Ph.D. in Plant Sciences, Agriculture Science, Horticulture, or related field required.
• 10+ years of work experience, preferably with both academia and industry-relevant background.
• MBA or comparable business experience is a plus.
Job Description
Sector
ENOWA
Summary
Distribution System Operator (DSO) is the business area within ENOWA Grid responsible for owning and operating NEOM’s electricity system from 33kV to the customer’s meter. Starting with a greenfield site we have the unique opportunity to develop a system that is free from legacy constraints, to implement international best practice, and to work with global partners to develop new innovative ways of serving the needs of our customers.
We are looking for an experienced asset management practitioner to join the Planning and Asset Management team to help us on the journey to establishing a mature Asset Management centered organization. You will:
Participate in, lead, and develop elements of the Asset Management System (AMS) for DSO, recognizing that this presents a unique opportunity to incorporate best practice Asset Management to a greenfield 100% renewable energy fed distribution network.
Support all DSO sections to ensure a systemic approach to Asset Management, fostering a culture of cooperative working that supports achievement of DSO/ENOWA’s organizational objectives.
Adopt a flexible approach to tasks, acknowledging that NEOM is a dynamic environment in which change is part of continuous improvement to allow latest best practice and technologies to be adopted.
Author documents, including policies, strategies and procedures that are embedded in the principles of Asset Management
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Strategy Development
Support the development of asset risk and performance management frameworks, ensuring alignment with corporate frameworks.
Determine how internally or externally generated historical data can be utilized to ensure effective and efficient asset performance.
Determine means by which asset risk and performance will be measured, monitored and controlled.
Asset Management Planning
Determine audit requirements to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the Asset Management System in coordination with Quality Manager.
Create processes for determining the most effective and efficient means by which asset risk can be controlled.
Collect and analyze data related to asset performance, reliability, and risk and generate reports and provide insights to management on asset performance trends and potential risks.
Ensure the Asset Risk Register is maintained and aligned with the Enterprise Risk Register.
Monitor the implementation of the strategies to enhance\maximize asset value and expand asset life span.
Implementing Asset Management Plans
Develop processes to enable asset performance monitoring and control, including means of reviewing data, identifying emergent issues, and managing risk.
Undertake audits to ensure asset management activities are being undertaken as expected.
Monitor the implementation of risk controls.
Support Quality and Compliance Managers to undertake assurance checks to ensure assets are being managed correctly. Assist in development and implementation of AMS digital tools like Enterprise Asset management and Digital Twin including integration with the wider digital ecosystem consisting of other DSO tools/platforms
Asset Management Capability Development
Assist wider DSO team in determining the capabilities required to deliver effective and efficient asset performance and management of risk.
Assist stakeholders in understanding the impact of asset health and criticality on achieving organizational objectives
Risk Management and Performance Improvement
Establish the asset risk management system, ensuring integration and alignment with other risk management systems including the quality management system and health and safety management system.
Identify emerging asset risks and lead multi-pillar development and implementation of risk assessment and mitigation plans.
Participate in asset failure investigations and ensure that corrective actions are determined and applied in a manner proportionate to the risk.
Monitor asset performance metrics, analyze data, and identify areas for improvement.
Asset Knowledge Management
Determine the asset information required to enable the determination of asset performance and risk.
Utilize asset information systems to determine asset performance and opportunities for improvement.
Develop and manage reporting that provides asset intelligence, allowing stakeholders to undertake interventions to manage risk.
Lead the identification of means by which asset information is most effectively and efficiently collected, including manual and automatic processes, on-site and remote collection, etc.
Background, Skills
Minimum of 7 years asset management experience with in depth knowledge of the requirements of the electricity distribution industry.
Experience of developing and improving an ISO 55001 aligned Asset Management System in an electricity utility.
Familiarity of applying risk management frameworks, such as that described in ISO 31000.
Track record of delivering outcomes with strong ability to prioritize tasks in a highly dynamic and changing environment, with a focus on efficiency, enhanced multitasking abilities, combined with a “can-do” mentality are essential.
Experience in financial evaluation, work practices, risk management and regulatory compliance.
Highly experienced in risk management, and the balancing of cost, risk and performance.
Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including planning, organizing, and directing work in a collaborative style, fostering cooperation and teamwork in cross-functional teams.
A commitment to continuing professional development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Asset Management, Business Management, Engineering or similar.
Postgraduate qualification in Asset Management, Business Management, Engineering or similar is preferred.
A professional Asset Management qualification is preferred.
Holder of, or working towards, professional registration such as an Asset Management Professional (AMP), Certified Practitioner in Asset Management (CPAM), or similar is preferred.
