Shift in Charge

Acwa Power; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Acwa Power seeks a Shift Engineer for a CCGT power plant in Rumah, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. The role involves supervising daily operations of GT, ST, HRSG, and BOP, ensuring safe, reliable generation and compliance with HSSE standards.

The candidate should have 8+ years in power generation, 2+ years in leadership, and hands-on experience with DCS, SAP, PTW/LOTO, and plant startup/shutdown processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in power generation plant operations, CCGT preferred.
• 2+ years in supervisory or shift leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with GT, ST, HRSG, and associated auxiliary systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily CCGT plant operations ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Monitor generation, heat rate, and parameters via DCS; take corrective actions.
• Coordinate start-up, shutdown, synchronization, and load changes.
• Manage shift personnel including CCR and Field Operators.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for isolation, PTW, LOTO, and repairs.
• Ensure HSSE compliance and incident reporting.
• Maintain shift logs, equipment status, and SAP maintenance notices.
• Identify opportunities to improve availability, reliability, and efficiency.

Skills

CCGT operations

DCS monitoring

GT/ST start-up

Load management

Team leadership

Electrical systems

PTW/LOTO

SAP familiarity

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power engineering

Tools

DCS

SAP

PTW system

Job description

Shift Engineer (CCGT Power Plant)

Project: Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT)

Location: Rumah, Riyadh province, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose

To supervise and manage shift operations at a (CCGT) power plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Gas Turbines (GT), Steam Turbines (ST), Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), and associated Balance of Plant (BOP) systems while achieving generation targets, operational efficiency, and HSSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Operations Management: Lead and supervise daily CCGT plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient operation of GT, ST, HRSG, and auxiliary systems.
• Plant Performance Monitoring: Monitor generation output, heat rate, efficiency, and operating parameters through the Distributed Control System (DCS), taking corrective actions when abnormalities occur.
• Start-up & Shutdown Operations: Coordinate plant start-up, shutdown, synchronization, load changes, and emergency operations in accordance with approved operating procedures.
• Team Supervision: Manage shift personnel, including CCR Operators, Field Operators, and other operations staff, ensuring effective coordination and compliance with operational standards.
• Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate with Maintenance teams on equipment isolation, Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), troubleshooting, and safe return-to-service activities.
• HSSE Compliance: Ensure compliance with plant safety standards, emergency response procedures, environmental regulations, and incident reporting requirements.
• Operational Reporting & SAP: Maintain accurate shift logs, equipment status reports, operational records, and SAP maintenance notifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve plant availability, reliability, fuel efficiency, and operational performance while minimizing unplanned outages.

Job Specifications

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power, or relevant Engineering discipline.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in power generation plant operations, preferably in CCGT facilities.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or shift leadership role.
• Hands-on experience operating Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, HRSG, and associated auxiliary systems.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of CCGT plant operating principles and power generation processes.
• Experience with DCS, plant monitoring, and operational troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of GT/ST start-up, shutdown, synchronization, and load management.
• Understanding of electrical systems, protection systems, and grid coordination.
• Knowledge of PTW, LOTO, and emergency response procedures.
• SAP working knowledge is preferred.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Desired Certifications / Training
• CCGT Plant Operations Training.
• Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine Operations Training.
• PTW and LOTO Certification.
• HSE and Emergency Response Training.
• OEM-specific training (GE, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Work Conditions

• Based at a CCGT power generation plant in Saudi Arabia.
• Required to work rotational shifts.
• Must be available to respond to plant emergencies and operational disturbances.