Job summary
ACWA Power is hiring a Shift Charge Engineer in Saudi Arabia to manage plant operations during assigned shifts. The role covers safe startup/shutdown, coordinating with departments, issuing permits when authorized, supervising staff and reporting operational and HSE incidents.
Key responsibilities
- Operate and supervise overall plant activities during shift following SOPs and safety rules.
- Start up and shut down plant safely per procedures.
- Coordinate with departments and issue/cancel permits to work as authorized.
- Monitor plant status, complete logbooks and daily shift reports.
- Make immediate decisions to correct abnormalities and manage emergencies.
- Train and evaluate shift personnel; maintain staff records and schedules.
- Implement and report on IMS objectives, identify deviations and corrective actions.
- Ensure regulatory, safety and environmental compliance for shift activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Engineering degree required.
- Minimum 8 years in Power/Desalination/RO plant operations.
- Familiarity with Quality, OHS and Environmental management systems.
- Skilled in root cause analysis and hazard/impact assessment.
- Ability to manage HSE emergencies and spill containment.
- Strong leadership and decision-making under stress.
- Working knowledge of power/desalination/RO operational activities.
- Experience in similar Middle East plants preferred.
Skills
Power plant operationsDesalination/RO operationsHSE managementRoot cause analysisHazard & impact assessmentIncident investigationEmergency responseLeadershipAnalytical skillsSAP
Source: Company careers page. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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