Plant Operations Manager, Power & Desalination

ACWA Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power is seeking a Senior Power Plant Engineer with 13–16 years in power, desalination or RO plants to lead operations in a demanding environment. You will manage staff, oversee shutdowns and startups, and drive efficiency while ensuring compliance with IMS and safety standards.

Responsibilities include designing criteria, budgeting, reporting, and implementing corrective actions. This role requires strong leadership, regulatory awareness and the ability to operate in the Middle East region.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is a must.
• Postgraduate qualification in Engineering is preferred, especially in Power Plant Engineering.
• Minimum 13–16 years of experience in Power Desalination and/or RO Plants.
• Experience in similar plants in the Middle East is preferred.
• Awareness of Quality, OHS and Environmental Management System principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise operations staff and plant activities including shutdowns and startups with safety emphasis.
• Contribute to decisions on new design criteria, specs and operating methods for the plant.
• Prepare the plant operating budget and implement cost-control measures.
• Conduct regular meetings to review progress, issues, priorities and actions.
• Ensure operations align with production schedules and standards.
• Recommend changes to methods, schedules, and procedures with Plant Manager approval.
• Maintain reporting systems with data to keep operations within limits and parameters.
• Allocate and develop human resources to maximize efficiency.
• Provide periodic management reports on operations and schedules.
• Ensure IMS objectives and environmental and safety assessments are conducted and updated.
• Report IMS performance and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem-solving

HSE awareness

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

ACWA Power is seeking a Senior Power Plant Engineer with 13–16 years in power, desalination or RO plants to lead operations in a demanding environment. You will manage staff, oversee shutdowns and startups, and drive efficiency while ensuring compliance with IMS and safety standards.

Responsibilities include designing criteria, budgeting, reporting, and implementing corrective actions. This role requires strong leadership, regulatory awareness and the ability to operate in the Middle East region.