Shift Supervisor – Desalination Plant Operations

Marafiq; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Marafiq is hiring a Supervisor, Shift for Desal Operation to lead and supervise water production plant and auxiliaries ensuring uninterrupted potable water supply in a safe, efficient manner.

Responsibilities include shift handover, safety compliance, monitor process, issue Permits to Work, coordinate with control room and field operators, participate in daily meetings, emergencies response, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• High school or associated degree with minimum of 15 years experiences and worked in last 5 years as Control Room Operator.
• 5 years’ relevant operational experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• 3 years’ experience in Water production including PDP program.
• Previous supervisory/man-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct shift handover at start/end of shift with status reviews.
• Ensure safety/environmental controls compliance across plant.
• Monitor and control plant process parameters for high-quality service.
• Raise and approve maintenance notifications and PTW-related actions.
• Supervise and participate in plant tests and start-up/shutdown activities.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with night/weekend support.
• Identify improvements and coordinate with management for training.
• Maintain knowledge transfer within the shift team.

Skills

Shift supervision

Safety compliance

Process monitoring

Emergency response

Maintenance coordination

Education

Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering degree

High school or associate degree with 15+ years experience

Job description

Marafiq is hiring a Supervisor, Shift for Desal Operation to lead and supervise water production plant and auxiliaries ensuring uninterrupted potable water supply in a safe, efficient manner.

Responsibilities include shift handover, safety compliance, monitor process, issue Permits to Work, coordinate with control room and field operators, participate in daily meetings, emergencies response, and drive continuous improvement.