Omar Gharaibeh
Amman
Summary
With over a decade of experience in renewable energy, I specialize in driving operational excellence, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration. At Masdar, I oversee the strategic, financial, and regulatory operations of project companies, ensuring alignment with the organization's broader sustainability goals. Passionate about fostering innovation in the renewable energy sector, I aim to deliver impactful, scalable solutions that contribute to a greener future while promoting system performance and efficiency.
As Project Director at Masdar, I lead the operational performance of renewable energy assets, collaborating with O&M contractors to ensure compliance and optimize system reliability. I work closely with government stakeholders and financial institutions to strengthen partnerships and meet obligations. My role also encompasses strategic planning and execution of annual business plans, aligning them with Masdar's long-term energy objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
Masdar
Azerbaijan
06.2025 - Current
- Project company (SPV) Director, Oversee the SPV at a senior level, ensuring operational, financial, and regulatory obligations are consistently met while maintaining strong relationships with lenders and government stakeholders.
- Direct strategic planning and annual business plans, aligning project company targets with Masdar's wider portfolio strategy and long-term energy goals.
- Manage operational performance of renewable assets, supervising O&M contractors, ensuring contractual compliance, and driving system reliability and efficiency improvements. Lead the day-to-day management, operations, and performance.
- Oversee project company finances, including budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, reporting, and advising on corrective financial actions.
- Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams (technical, finance, legal, QHSSE and operations) to ensure competency, engagement, and high-quality project execution.
- Ensure strong governance frameworks, resource planning, and quality assurance practices throughout the asset lifecycle.
- Manage senior-level stakeholder relations, negotiations, and external communications to secure favorable outcomes for the project and maintain strategic partnerships.
- Deliver comprehensive management reports, shareholder updates, and external submissions in compliance with corporate governance standards.
- Maintain oversight of maintenance schedules, preventive activities, and performance evaluations to maximize uptime and asset reliability.
- Safeguard project assets and ensure adherence to Masdar's information security policies, processes, and reporting protocols.
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
O&M Project Manager
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV)
Jordan
09.2020 - 04.2025
- Responsible for strategic, operational, and managerial tasks.
- Contribute to the development of functional strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead operational activities to ensure best practices and efficient performance.
- Manage budgets to optimize resources and identify areas for improvement.
- People management: Set objectives, manage performance, and foster team development.
- Oversee job management processes including technical specifications and project execution phases.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders such as finance, legal, QHSE and operations teams.
- Coordinate with external parties including grid owner, contractors and OEM providers.
- Prioritize compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental standards.
- Seek continuous improvement opportunities and contribute to organizational change initiatives.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders for successful power plant operations.
Operations Manager
Grupo OHL
Mafraq Governorate
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Manage solar power plants site operations: strategy, budgets, and team.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and drive continuous improvement.
- QHSE responsible.
- Focal point of contact with client and grid power grid owner.
Technichal Office Manager
Grupo OHL
Mafraq Governorate
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Site Engineering and design review responsible.
- Technical coordination with headquarters.
- Local technical procurement.
- Construction team technical support.
- Hot and cold commissioning responsible engineer.
- Point of contact with the national power company and grid connection coordinator & Grid compliance tests.
O&M Field Engineer
Voltalia
Mafraq Governorate
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Analyze and monitor the behavior of the power plant.
- Create incident reports connected directly with the HQ.
- Manage all checklists related to the plant within the yearly plan.
- Maintenance team direct responsible.
Site Asisstant/Electrical Engineer
Voltalia
Mafraq
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Design reviews and updates, pointing all engineering design bugs and predicting the consequences and the impact of each drawing in real construction phase.
- Material quantities take off and preparing the required RFQ's & RFP's for electrical material and activities and carried on for quotation collection and tendering.
- Moving to the construction phase, I worked as an electrical site assistant, where my main task was to manage, inspect & supervise all electrical activities and electrical subcontractors.
- Preparing all daily & weekly reports for the top management.
Site Assistant
Cube Engineering GmbH
Al TAFILAH WIND FARM
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Oversee site operations and construction activities.
- Ensure adherence to project specifications and safety standards.
- Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors.
- Conduct quality inspections and manage project timelines.
- Provide technical support and problem-solving on-site.
- Maintain project documentation and reports.
- Collaborate with project managers and other team members.
- Ensure efficient resource utilization and cost control.
- Implement best practices for construction and site management.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Renewable Energy
University of Aberdeen
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Skills
- Project management
- Financial analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Health and safety compliance
- Cost optimization
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Performance monitoring
- Decision making
- Financial administration
- Project scheduling
- Budget administration
- Policy and procedure development
- Multi-stakeholder asset management
Languages
- Arabic, Native
- English, Full Professional
Timeline
Project Director
Masdar
06.2025 - Current
O&M Project Manager
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV)
09.2020 - 04.2025
Operations Manager
Grupo OHL
09.2018 - 09.2020
Technichal Office Manager
Grupo OHL
05.2017 - 08.2018
O&M Field Engineer
Voltalia
06.2016 - 03.2017
Site Asisstant/Electrical Engineer
Voltalia
06.2015 - 05.2016
Site Assistant
Cube Engineering GmbH
09.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Science (MSc) - Renewable Energy
University of Aberdeen
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Jordan University of Science and Technology