Senior Technical & Plant Reliability Manager

Acwa China; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

NOMAC is seeking a Technical Manager in Saudi Arabia to provide engineering support and technical consultancy to NOMAC‑operated power and water facilities, focusing on troubleshooting, equipment design review, project coordination and life‑extension actions to improve plant performance.

The role requires deep experience in co‑generation plants (combined cycle, MED, SWRO), strong data analysis, root‑cause investigations, and collaboration with EPCs, contractors and plant management to reduce O&M

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• MS (Chemical Science or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering) with 20 years experience in relevant field OR Ph.D. with 15 years relevant experience.
• Minimum 16 years with Bachelor degree in O&M of major Co-generation Plants in Senior Position OR 10 years with Ph.D. in O&M of major Co-generation Plants in Senior Position; background in chemical, biological and metallurgical areas.
• Desirable: MS + 20 years exp with 5 papers/projects and 5 conferences in O&M of major Co-generation Plants; PhD + 15 years exp with 5 papers/projects and 5 conferences.

Responsibilities

• Verify basic data, design specifications, and system standards of major plant equipment installed by EPC Contractors in NOMAC projects or upcoming installations.
• Assist in developing the Scope of Work and functional/equipment specifications for outsourced modifications.
• Support Plant Management in answering queries about technical specs from Contractors.
• Assist O&M crews in analyzing critical upsets and recommend measures to prevent recurrences.
• Perform Residual Life Assessment studies and propose actions to extend equipment life and efficiency.
• Provide engineering support in areas like process development, performance evaluation of materials/equipment, troubleshooting and root cause investigations.

Skills

Quality & Safety

Process engineering

Desalination & Power

Root Cause Analysis

Engineering calculations

Project evaluation

English communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

MS in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Science or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

NOMAC is seeking a Technical Manager in Saudi Arabia to provide engineering support and technical consultancy to NOMAC‑operated power and water facilities, focusing on troubleshooting, equipment design review, project coordination and life‑extension actions to improve plant performance.

The role requires deep experience in co‑generation plants (combined cycle, MED, SWRO), strong data analysis, root‑cause investigations, and collaboration with EPCs, contractors and plant management to reduce O&M