Director Innovation and New Technology

What we need Director Innovation and New Technology will generate propose and follow through innovative and new technology solutions to businesscritical issues as assigned by NOMAC in order to improve efficiency optimize costs and increase NOMAC s O M competitiveness Strategy Plans Lead direct and follow through different crossfunctional innovation projects of varied sizes and technologiesFollow market trends and map disruptions by attending seminars and other technological and product marketing eventsDrive the innovation new technology agenda interpret NOMAC s O M business strategy and determine innovative and new technology solutions supporting strategy implementationCoordinate and work closely with various functions and teams like SVP VP s relevant plant PGMs SMEs PAT ACWA Power Innovation BD technology team NOMAC BD and other departments as necessary to understand challenges and focus areas for improving the bottom line by introducing innovation and new technology solutions Coordinate with Purchasing Department to work closely with OEMs service providers and subcontractors in order to conduct demos and develop solution models Perform due diligence visits as necessary to arrive at meaningful solution to address businesscritical issue and provide comprehensive reports to the management and respective stakeholdersPrepare a risk matrix for all solutions and present mitigation strategy and action plans to management and concerned Department s Coordinate with the internal Technical Benchmarking and Risk teams highlighting the key risks opportunities recommended equipment partners and contractors risk mitigation strategies costbenefit analyses etc to ensure all the key elements are raised discussed and resolved in a timely and efficient mannerPrepare and present business case to the management on innovative and new technology solutionsRegularly report to the supervisor on the operational activities of department challenges and issues faced mitigation actions taken etc as required to keep them informed and updated on the department s activitiesInculcate a dynamic innovation culture within NOMAC by creating companywide internal innovation platform to source new ideas and solutions in an openinnovation environment and reward the best ideas with Innovation TrophiesContribute and influence strategic direction for management through presentations on innovative and new technology solutionsAttend meetings at various locations in different countries either in person or remotely on a short notice to participate and understand the O M challenges requiring innovative and new technology solution Budget Management Prepare department s budget manage and monitor the financial performance against the budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified rectified promptly and potential departmental performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon Health Safety Security and Environment Ensure compliance to all relevant health safety security and environmental management policies procedures and controls across the department to guarantee employee safety legislative compliance and a responsible environmental attitude Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities of improvement and contribute to organizational and departmental change initiatives programmes and projects taking into account best practice and standards in the business environment Who will fit A Bachelor degree holder in Mechanical Electrical Electronics Industrial or Chemical Engineering or related field15 years experience preferably in the Power Water and other associated sectors with minimum of 5 years in a managerial capacity Extensive depth and breadth of knowledge and exposure to Power industry including fossil fuel Renewables Solar PV and CSP Wind Battery Storage and Water Desalination Industry including Sea Water RO