Chief Operating Officer - Power Transmission Sector Leadership Opportunity

Further Details

Seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer for the National Grid Company (NGC) of Pakistan, a key player in the country's power transmission infrastructure. This government sector role focuses on leading national transmission system operations, ensuring safety, and driving strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in engineering and extensive experience in power sector operations and large-scale infrastructure management. This position offers significant career development and competitive compensation within a vital national organization.

Chief Operating Officer - Pakistan's Power Sector Leadership Opportunity

The National Grid Company (NGC) of Pakistan, a vital government organization, is seeking an accomplished Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead its critical transmission operations. This senior executive role is instrumental in ensuring the efficient and secure delivery of electricity across the nation. The COO will be responsible for the overall management and strategic development of Pakistan's national transmission network, reporting directly to the Managing Director. Successful candidates will benefit from these career opportunities. This is an exceptional career opportunity for experienced leaders in the power sector to make a significant impact.

Key highlights of this role include:

• Strategic leadership in power transmission operations and grid management.
• Ensuring operational excellence, safety, and compliance with national standards.
• Driving innovation in grid modernization and renewable energy integration.
• Contributing to the nation's energy security and infrastructure development.

Job Positions:

Sr.#	Job Title	Required Qualifications	Location	Experience	Salary Range	Vacancies	Age Limit
1	Chief Operating Officer	Bachelor, Master, BE	Lahore	Minimum 15 years progressive experience in power sector operations, transmission systems, or large-scale infrastructure organizations, including senior leadership roles.	Market-based compensation package	1	N/A

Skills

• Operational leadership
• Financial acumen
• Power systems knowledge
• Regulatory knowledge
• Safety and risk management
• Digital and technology orientation
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic mindset

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead national transmission system availability, safety performance, and incident response
• Develop and execute strategy aligned with NGC's corporate objectives, National Transmission Plan, and system demand forecasts
• Provide integrated leadership across Asset Planning & Engineering, Field Operations & Maintenance, Project Delivery, Commercial Contracts & Stakeholder Management, and enterprise security
• Govern operational and capital resources efficiently, balancing O&M and CAPEX to maximize value for money
• Establish and enforce clear operational governance, decision rights, and interface protocols with external stakeholders
• Consistent with international transmission utility practice, lead NGC's response to major transmission asset failures, security events, and coordinate restoration activities with relevant system stakeholders
• Serve as the primary operational interface for outage planning, asset availability coordination, and operational data exchange
• Coordinate with other sector entities to ensure interoperability and system stability
• Ensure continuous operational readiness, safety, and security of transmission assets, in compliance with NEPRA performance and technical standards
• Drive innovation and grid modernization initiatives, including SCADA, asset condition monitoring, predictive analytics, digital substations, and renewable energy integration
• Enhance asset resilience, operability, and maintainability under evolving grid conditions

How to apply

• Application Submission: Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications by 24th February 2026.
• Required Documents: Please email your CV in PDF or MS Word format, along with a photograph and date of birth.
• Contact Email: Send your application to coo-power@enihr.com.
• Eligibility: Pakistani, Foreign, and Dual Nationals are eligible to apply.
• Confidentiality: Strict confidentiality is maintained for all applications.
• Contact for Inquiries: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Expatriates: Expatriate Pakistanis are encouraged to apply.
• Recruitment Partner: Applications are being managed by ENI Executives Network International.

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