Asset Management Advisor

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced Asset Management Expert/Advisor to provide strategic and operational advice on drainage networks operations and maintenance, ensuring departmental objectives and continuous improvement. Highlights: 1. Lead integration of vision and values into departmental culture 2. Provide expert technical and strategic advice on Asset Management 3. Evaluate and recommend organizational improvements and transformation **Asset Management Expert / Advisor – Drainage Networks Operations \& Maintenance** **Qualifications** * Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline. * Degree obtained from **North America, Western Europe, or Australia**. * Accreditation from the **Institute of Asset Management (IAM)** or equivalent is preferred. * Chartered Membership in a relevant engineering discipline is an advantage. **Experience** * Minimum **30 years of experience** in the water and wastewater industry, preferably within the public sector. * Strong knowledge and experience in international Asset Management best practices and their implementation within organizations. * Experience in change management and business transformation is preferred. * Demonstrated experience in establishing and embedding new Asset Management functions. * Experience working in multidisciplinary organizations, preferably in the Middle East. **Key Responsibilities** * Advise and support the DNO\&M Manager in ensuring the Department contributes positively to Ashghal's mission and corporate strategy. * Lead the integration of Ashghal's Vision and Values into the culture of the Drainage Networks Operations and Maintenance Department. * Continuously review objectives, risks, and KPIs, and implement improvements where required. * Ensure departmental plans and performance are delivered within approved budgets and timelines. * Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, ethics, and integrity. * Provide expert technical, strategic, and operational advice on all aspects of Asset Management within DNO\&M. * Evaluate and recommend improvements to organizational structures, policies, strategies, procedures, and practices to support the transformation of DNO\&M. * Advise on risk management, operational performance, and service delivery improvements to ensure sustained achievement of departmental objectives. * Communicate and promote the principles and practices necessary to deliver organizational and service transformation. * Represent DNO\&M interests and support departmental initiatives as directed by the DNO\&M Manager. * Prepare regular and ad hoc reports, identify trends and issues, and recommend appropriate actions. * Undertake additional assignments and represent the DNO\&M Manager in meetings when required. Application Question(s): * Do you Have a Degree obtained from North America, Western Europe, or Australia? * How many years of Experience in Water and Wastewater Industry? Work Location: In person