Mechanical Engineer

ACWA Power · Saudi Arabia

On-siteMid level2 Nov 2026
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Job summary

ACWA Operations is recruiting Mechanical Engineers in Saudi Arabia for RO desalination and CCGT power plants. The role involves planning and supervising mechanical maintenance to improve equipment reliability, support outages, and ensure safe, compliant plant operations.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and supervise preventive, corrective and predictive mechanical maintenance.
  • Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps, compressors, turbines and static equipment.
  • Provide technical support for RO desalination or CCGT mechanical systems.
  • Coordinate inspections, overhauls, planned outages and specialist maintenance.
  • Analyze failures, vibration, lubrication and perform root-cause analysis.
  • Manage maintenance work orders, documentation and spare parts coordination via CMMS/SAP.
  • Supervise mechanical maintenance staff and support their development.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE and IMS standards and contractual obligations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 8–10 years' mechanical maintenance experience in power or desalination.
  • Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience.
  • RO desalination or CCGT maintenance experience preferred.

Skills

PumpsCompressorsTurbinesValvesPiping systemsVibration analysisRoot-cause analysisCMMS/SAPMaintenance planningReliability engineering

Source: Company careers page. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.

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