Lead Shift Engineer – Water & Power Plant Ops (Saudi)

Acwa Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power seeks experienced Shift Engineers for Saudi Arabia-based RO desalination and CCGT power plants. You will lead and coordinate plant operations on assigned shifts, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient water production or power generation in line with HSE requirements.

Roles include supervising personnel, managing production schedules, overseeing major equipment like RO trains or gas turbines, and directing start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in water desalination and/or power generation plants.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role; Middle East experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shift operations coordinating plant personnel and production schedules.
• Oversee RO desalination systems or CCGT systems including major equipment.
• Direct start-up, shutdown, load changes, and emergency response per procedures.
• Monitor operating conditions, troubleshoot, and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

RO desalination

CCGT operations

Plant protection systems

Emergency management

Leadership

Shift operations

Production planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

ACWA Power seeks experienced Shift Engineers for Saudi Arabia-based RO desalination and CCGT power plants. You will lead and coordinate plant operations on assigned shifts, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient water production or power generation in line with HSE requirements.

Roles include supervising personnel, managing production schedules, overseeing major equipment like RO trains or gas turbines, and directing start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency responses.