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VP - Turbine

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Vice President – Turbine Systems is responsible for the strategic direction, business growth, and operational excellence of the turbine division, encompassing gas turbines, steam turbines, microturbines, and their associated services. This executive role oversees commercial strategy, project execution, technology integration, and key client relationships across sectors such as power generation, oil & gas, petrochemicals, and heavy industries. The VP ensures the division's profitability, market leadership, and innovation in turbine technologies and solutions.


Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Growth

  • Develop and execute business strategy for turbine systems across target markets and sectors.

  • Lead geographic expansion, segment diversification, and high-value project pursuits.

  • Identify emerging opportunities in renewable integration (e.g., gas + solar hybrid), hydrogen turbines, and energy transition solutions.

Sales & Market Expansion

  • Drive revenue growth through direct sales and key account development.

  • Cultivate strategic partnerships with OEMs, EPC contractors, and energy providers.

  • Oversee bidding and negotiation for multi-million-dollar turbine supply and long-term service agreements (LTSAs).

Technical Oversight & Innovation

  • Guide technical direction of turbine products and service offerings.

  • Ensure engineering compliance with international standards (API, ASME, ISO) and project-specific requirements.

  • Support R&D initiatives for turbine performance optimization, emissions reduction, and digital monitoring solutions.

Operations & Project Delivery

  • Oversee project delivery from pre-engineering to commissioning and aftermarket support.

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, project management, supply chain, and field services.

  • Manage project risks, profitability, and client satisfaction across all phases.

Team & Organizational Development

  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of sales leaders, turbine engineers, project managers, and service heads.

  • Promote a high-performance culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Executive Reporting & Risk Management

  • Provide executive reports on financial performance, project pipeline, risk exposure, and growth forecasts.

  • Align division strategy with company-wide goals and shareholder expectations.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Power Engineering (Master’s or MBA preferred)

  • 15–20+ years of experience in gas/steam turbine systems, rotating equipment, or power generation projects

  • Proven leadership in managing large-scale turbine businesses, including P&L ownership

  • Experience with OEM turbine brands (GE, Siemens, Solar, Mitsubishi, MAN, etc.)

  • Strong network within energy, utilities, oil & gas, and industrial client base

  • GCC or international project experience preferred


Key Skills:

  • Turbine technologies (gas, steam, hybrid systems)

  • Commercial strategy and key account leadership

  • Large project execution and operations management

  • Technical depth in rotating equipment and power systems

  • Negotiation and long-term contract structuring (LTSAs, O&M)

  • Executive leadership and cross-regional team management

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : Arabic, English, Urdu/Hindi
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : General Administration Management