Senior Performance Engineer

Acwa; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Acwa is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to join our Operations team, driving performance, efficiency, and reliability across power and water plants. You will monitor operations, analyze KPIs, and lead root-cause investigations to implement improvements.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in process/performance engineering within utilities, with at least 2 years in supervision, and strong SAP/CMMS experience. A collaborative, safety‑driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in process/performance engineering within power generation and water desalination plants.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with PV, BESS, Internal Combustion Engines, SWRO, sewage treatment, district cooling, and solid waste management (a plus).
• Proficiency in SAP, CMMS, downtime analysis, and performance metrics.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily operations and ensure plant performance within defined parameters.
• Analyse and report on plant efficiency, availability, and performance KPIs.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, recommend improvements, and support root cause analyses.
• Oversee inspections, preventive/corrective maintenance, and performance audits.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE standards, supporting a safe and efficient workplace.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Finance teams to optimise outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support integrated management systems.

Skills

Process engineering

Performance engineering

Planning

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Supervisory experience

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Downtime analysis

Performance metrics

Job description

Function: Operations | Technical Support

Are you ready to take on a key role in driving the performance, efficiency, and reliability of power and water plants? We are looking for an experienced Senior Performance Engineer to join our Operations team.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor daily operations and ensure plant performance is within defined parameters.
• Analyse and report on plant efficiency, availability, and performance KPIs.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, recommend improvements, and support root cause analyses.
• Oversee inspections, preventive/corrective maintenance, and performance audits.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE standards, supporting a safe and efficient workplace.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Finance teams to optimise outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support integrated management systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 8–10 years in process/performance engineering within power generation and water desalination plants, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with PV, BESS, Internal Combustion Engines, SWRO, sewage treatment, district cooling, and solid waste management (a plus).
• Proficiency in SAP, CMMS, downtime analysis, and performance metrics.
• Skills: Strong planning, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities.

This is your opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the performance and efficiency of essential utilities infrastructure. You’ll work in a collaborative environment with exposure to innovative technologies and diverse operational challenges.