Desalination & Power Plant Chemist (RO/CCGT)

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

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.