Plant Operations Lead – Power & Desalination

siscojobs

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 350,000 - 600,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sisco Jobs is seeking a Plant Manager for a major power and desalination facility in Saudi Arabia/Middle East. You will lead operations and maintenance for steam and gas turbines, desalination systems, and balance‑of‑plant equipment.

The ideal candidate has 12–18 years in power generation or utilities, a mechanical/electrical engineering degree, and proven supervisory experience; familiarity with HSE standards and regulatory requirements is essential.

Qualifications

12-18 years in power generation/utilities or desalination operations.
Experience in supervisory or management roles within steam turbine, gas turbine, or integrated power-and-water facilities.
Knowledge of safety systems, permit-to-work, risk controls, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead operations and maintenance for conventional power and desalination facilities.
Direct safe and reliable operation of turbines, balance-of-plant equipment, and desalination systems.
Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize availability.
Monitor plant efficiency, output, water production, and equipment reliability.
Coordinate operations, maintenance, HSE, and engineering teams.
Ensure compliance with procedures, HSE requirements, and environmental standards.
Plan shutdowns, major maintenance, and contractor deployment.
Review KPIs, incidents, and improvement initiatives with senior management.