Job summary
ACWA Power is recruiting Shift Engineers for RO desalination and CCGT power plants across Saudi Arabia. The role leads plant operations during assigned shifts, ensuring safe, reliable production, equipment availability and compliance with HSE and contractual requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and supervise shift operations and production schedules to meet targets
- Oversee RO desalination or CCGT equipment and balance-of-plant systems
- Manage plant start-up, shutdown, load changes and emergency response
- Monitor operating conditions, diagnose abnormalities and coordinate corrective actions
- Coordinate maintenance, equipment isolation and permit-to-work processes
- Maintain shift records, investigate incidents and ensure accurate handovers
- Ensure compliance with HSE, IMS, emergency procedures and contractual requirements
- Develop shift personnel through planning, coaching and on-the-job training
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Minimum 8 years' experience in desalination and/or power plants
- At least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Experience in Middle East plants preferred
- Strong technical knowledge of RO or CCGT operations and protection systems
- Decision-making, analytical and operational troubleshooting skills
- SAP knowledge and awareness of ISO 9001/14001/45001 preferred
Skills
RO desalinationCCGTPlant operationsShift managementTroubleshootingPermit-to-workHSE complianceIncident investigationSAPPlant start-up/shutdown
Source: Company careers page. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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