Contract Engineer

Industry: Power & Water Sector
Location: Oman
Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management & Compliance:

• Ensure that consultants and contractors fulfill all technical, commercial, and legal obligations outlined in the Power and Water Purchase Agreements (PPAs/PWPAs).
• Monitor daily compliance of assets with the terms of the agreements.
• Verify performance test procedures and results with support from other technical functions.
• Witness tariff energy meter calibration and relevant plant testing procedures.
• Scrutinize and review monthly invoices for power and water purchases, ensuring accuracy before submission to the CFO for verification.

Budgeting & Reporting:

• Prepare annual and long-term (up to 5 years) power and water purchase budgets.
• Analyze and update monthly operational statistics related to power and water purchases.
• Prepare and review monthly dispatch reports and other technical reports.
• Develop and recommend policy/process improvements to optimize contract performance.
• Contribute to incident investigations related to major power/water disruptions.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Represent Marafiq in all interfaces with consultants, contractors, regulatory bodies, and clients.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Regulatory Compliance, Finance, Planning & Project Development) regarding all PPA/PWPA aspects.
• Provide data and insights for external/internal audits and regulatory reporting.
• Review reports submitted by contractors, consultants, and advisors to identify risks and contractual deviations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in contract management, specifically within Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Power & Water Purchase Agreements (PWPAs).
• Prior experience in monitoring plant performance, reviewing invoices, and ensuring compliance with contract terms.
• Experience working with utilities, IPPs, IWPPs, or regulatory authorities is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

✅ Expertise in PPA/PWPA Contract Management (legal, commercial, and technical aspects).
✅ Strong analytical and reporting skills to track performance metrics and contractual compliance.
✅ Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the power and water sector.
✅ Financial acumen to verify invoices and assess contractual financial obligations.
✅ Excellent stakeholder management skills to liaise with internal and external parties.
✅ Attention to detail in reviewing performance test results and operational data.