Senior Technical Manager, Desalination & Power Systems

ACWA Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power in Saudi Arabia seeks a senior process/maintenance engineer to verify data design specs, develop SOWs, and support O&M for major co-generation plants and MED/SWRO desalination units. You will assist management with technical queries, analyze system upsets, and lead life assessments to extend equipment lifespan.

The role requires 16+ years in O&M of large power/desalination assets, with strong background in process development, corrosion control, and environmental considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering with extensive O&M of major Co-generation Plants and MED + SWRO Desalination units.
• Experience in evaluating plant designs, performing root cause analyses, and similarity technical reviews.
• Familiarity with international standards, materials, corrosion and environmental impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out verification of data design specifications and plant equipment standards.
• Develop scope of work and functional requirements for equipment modifications.
• Assist management responding to technical queries from Contractors.
• Analyze critical system upsets and recommend preventive actions.
• Perform Residual Life Assessment studies for major equipment.
• Provide engineering support and consultancy across process development and optimization.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality management

Occupational Health & Safety

Environment management

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Engineering calculations

Heat exchangers

Desalination technologies

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

MS in Chemical Science or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Science or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

ACWA Power in Saudi Arabia seeks a senior process/maintenance engineer to verify data design specs, develop SOWs, and support O&M for major co-generation plants and MED/SWRO desalination units. You will assist management with technical queries, analyze system upsets, and lead life assessments to extend equipment lifespan.

The role requires 16+ years in O&M of large power/desalination assets, with strong background in process development, corrosion control, and environmental considerations.