Chemist

ACWA Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Operations is seeking experienced Chemists for opportunities across RO desalination and CCGT power plants in Saudi Arabia. The role involves monitoring plant chemistry, performing laboratory analyses, ensuring water quality compliance, and supporting safe chemical treatment processes to maintain plant reliability.

Responsibilities include overseeing RO desalination chemistry, monitoring feedwater quality, and coordinating chemical treatment activities with Operations and Maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is required.
• Postgraduate qualification in Chemistry is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of RO desalination or CCGT plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze water quality parameters and dosing.
• Oversee RO desalination chemistry and feedwater quality.
• Monitor CCGT chemistry including steam-water cycles.
• Perform laboratory testing, sampling, and calibration.
• Coordinate chemical treatment activities and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records and performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, SDS, and PPE requirements.

Skills

RO desalination chemistry

Water quality analysis

CCGT steam-water cycle

Laboratory testing

Chemical dosing

Chemical safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Postgraduate qualification in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory calibration

Job description

Chemist

Location Saudi Arabia

Function Operations Chemistry RO Desalination amp CCGT Power Generation

Job Summary

ACWA Operations is seeking experienced Chemists for upcoming opportunities across RO desalination and CCGT power plants in Saudi Arabia The role is responsible for monitoring plant chemistry conducting laboratory analyses ensuring water quality compliance and supporting safe and efficient chemical treatment processes to maintain plant reliability and operational performance

Roles amp Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze water quality parameters chemical dosing and treatment processes to ensure compliance with operational and environmental standards
• Oversee RO desalination chemistry including feedwater quality pretreatment membrane performance scaling fouling and product-water quality
• Monitor CCGT plant chemistry including steam-water cycles HRSG condensate feedwater and cooling-water systems
• Conduct laboratory testing sampling chemical analysis and equipment calibration to ensure accurate and reliable results
• Coordinate chemical treatment activities including RO membrane cleaning-in-place CIP chemical preparation and chemistry-related maintenance
• Investigate chemistry deviations troubleshoot chemical treatment issues and coordinate corrective actions with Operations and Maintenance teams
• Maintain accurate chemical consumption records laboratory results operational logs and periodic performance reports
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements safe chemical handling procedures Safety Data Sheets SDS MSDS PPE requirements and environmental protection standards

Job Specifications

• Minimum Education Bachelor s degree in Chemistry BSc
• Postgraduate qualification in Chemistry is preferred
• Minimum Experience Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in RO desalination or CCGT power plants
• Experience working in the Middle East is preferred

Required Skills

• knowledge of RO desalination chemistry, membrane treatment and water quality analysis or CCGT steam-water cycle and cooling-water chemistry
• Experience in laboratory testing, chemical sampling, water treatment processes and chemical dosing systems
• Ability to analyze chemistry trends, identify deviations and recommend corrective actions
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment calibration, chemical treatment monitoring and quality control procedures
• Understanding of chemical safety, environmental compliance, waste management and HSE requirements
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, reporting, communication and organizational skills

Required Certifications

• Certified Environmental and Safety Qualification Awareness or working knowledge of ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is preferred

Work Conditions

• Plant-based position in Saudi Arabia Laboratory and plant operations involving chemical analysis water quality monitoring and safe chemical handling