Job summary
ACWA Power is recruiting Performance Engineers in Saudi Arabia as part of its 2026 technical campaign. The role monitors and improves RO desalination and CCGT power plant performance by analysing operational data, identifying losses, and coordinating technical improvements with operations and maintenance teams.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze plant KPIs: energy efficiency, availability, production and contractual performance
- Evaluate RO performance: specific energy, membrane efficiency, recovery and pump performance
- Analyze CCGT performance: heat rate, thermal efficiency, power output and auxiliary consumption
- Investigate performance deterioration and recommend corrective actions
- Support performance testing, data validation and equipment inspections during outages
- Prepare daily and monthly performance reports and track improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with HSE, IMS, environmental standards and contractual obligations
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Chemistry and OEMs to implement improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Postgraduate qualification in power plant or water treatment preferred
- 4–8 years' relevant experience in RO desalination or CCGT operations
- Experience in the Middle East preferred
Skills
RO desalinationCCGT performanceHeat rate calculationsData analysisTrend analysisPerformance testingRoot cause analysisHSE complianceReportingCommunication
Source: Company careers page. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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