Asset Management Engineer

About the role

Veolia Energy Gulf (Veolia Bahrain) operates the Bahrain Bay Utilities complex, which includes a district cooling plant, a sewage treatment plant and a potable and irrigation water network. The Asset Management Engineer manages the technical side of asset management, focusing on the life-cycle management of assets to meet the organisation's KPIs and outputs. The role is based in Manama.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and optimisation of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate data and coordinating system reviews with stakeholders.
• Act as the main maintenance coordinator, integrating and streamlining facilities maintenance across all operational areas.
• Calculate, analyse and generate asset KPIs to measure operational effectiveness and support strategic decisions.
• Develop, update and review asset management plans to comply with industry best practice and organisational standards.
• Monitor asset performance metrics and compare them with industry benchmarks to find improvement opportunities.
• Direct the procurement needs of the maintenance team and oversee critical spares inventory to ensure operational continuity.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science degree from a ministry-accredited university in a relevant discipline.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in asset management; 3-5 years of hands-on experience preferred.
• Experience in district cooling plants, water and wastewater treatment plants and large industrial facilities management is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of local regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in maintenance coordination, KPI development and asset performance monitoring; inventory management and spares procurement experience is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CMMS software and asset management platforms.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google software.
• Analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills, with strong communication and cost-awareness.