Shift Charge Engineer

NOMAC; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Al Qassim is seeking a Shift Charge Engineer to manage operations at a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant. The role involves leading the operational team, ensuring compliance with HSE standards, and optimizing plant performance. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5-7 years of relevant operational experience. If you have a strong foundation in CCGT operations and safety systems, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of operational experience in power and/or desalination plants.
• Proven expertise in CCGT operations, including start-up and shutdown.
• Solid understanding of HSE, permit-to-work, and plant safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the operations team during your shift.
• Oversee start-up, shutdown, and emergency responses.
• Ensure compliance with all Permit to Work (PTW) systems.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent)

Technical Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

⚙️ Hiring: Shift Charge Engineer – Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant

📍 Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia

Join a world-class operations team at one of Saudi Arabia’s most advanced Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plants. As a Shift Charge Engineer, you’ll lead plant operations during your shift — ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient generation while maintaining full compliance with HSE and quality standards.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and supervise the operations team during your shift to meet power generation and efficiency targets.
• Oversee start‑up, shutdown, equipment changeovers, and emergency responses in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all Permit to Work (PTW) systems and issue permits for maintenance and operational activities.
• Coordinate with maintenance, chemistry, and planning teams to ensure seamless operations and minimize downtime.
• Monitor performance and identify equipment abnormalities, initiating troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, logbooks, and operational documentation for handovers.
• Manage shift resources effectively to achieve production targets while ensuring safety and operational excellence.
• Lead emergency response actions during abnormal situations until relieved by higher authority.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, OHSAS, and environmental standards, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and optimization initiatives across the plant.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent) or a Technical Diploma with relevant experience.
• 5–7 years of operational experience in power and/or desalination plants (10+ years if holding a diploma).
• Proven expertise in CCGT operations, including start‑up, shutdown, and equipment protection systems.
• Solid understanding of HSE, permit‑to‑work, and plant safety systems.
• Familiarity with SAP CMMS and plant operation reporting tools preferred.
• Strong people leadership, mentoring, and coordination skills.
• Excellent planning, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational integrity.