Senior CCGT Plant Operations Manager

Acwa; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Acwa is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and manage the plant operating functions for a CCGT power plant in Saudi Arabia. You will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation, drive continuous improvement, and manage budgets and workforce development according to procedures, schedules, and contractual requirements.

The role covers operational planning, staff supervision, plant performance, and compliance with HSE, IMS, and environmental standards, while coordinating with management on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 13–16 years of relevant experience in power generation, desalination, or RO plants.
• CCGT or similar power generation plant experience in the Middle East is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plant operations, including startup, shutdown, outages, and emergency operations with emphasis on safety and environment.
• Ensure production schedules and performance standards are met; monitor parameters and report on operations.
• Participate in technical decisions on design criteria, specs, methods, and improvements; propose procedural changes.
• Manage resources, workforce allocation, competency development, performance evaluation, training, and on-the-job development.
• Prepare and monitor the plant operating budget and cost controls; run regular operational meetings.
• Ensure IMS, HSE, environmental, legal, PTW, waste management, PPE, and risk assessments are implemented.
• Lead investigations of incidents, non-conformances, deviations, and operational issues; apply root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors; support emergency drills and report IMS/operational performance to management.

Skills

CCGT knowledge

Leadership

HSE & IMS

Budgeting & planning

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Power Plant Engineering specialization preferred

Job description

Acwa is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and manage the plant operating functions for a CCGT power plant in Saudi Arabia. You will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation, drive continuous improvement, and manage budgets and workforce development according to procedures, schedules, and contractual requirements.

The role covers operational planning, staff supervision, plant performance, and compliance with HSE, IMS, and environmental standards, while coordinating with management on