ACWA Power Hiring for Shift in Charge t السعودية Full Time

Job Title: Shift Supervisor

Reporting To: Shift Charge Engineer

Job Summary: Assist the Shift Charge Engineer and ensure all activities are performed safely and efficiently as per SOPs, quality standards, schedules, and operating requirements. Responsible for safe startup/shutdown of the plant as per SOPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with safety rules and regulations and be fully aware of plant safety hazards
• Be familiar with plant P&IDs, SOPs, work instructions, operation/control logics, emergency procedures, and related documents
• Ensure operations follow established plans and schedules; summarize shift activities in logbook and ensure proper handover
• Supervise plant operators, provide direction for safe and efficient plant operation, and ensure adherence to procedures
• Supervise and direct plant operators during startup, isolation, and shutdown activities
• Remain alert and take quick action during plant emergencies
• Supervise pre-start checks, equipment changeovers, protection and interlock tests; coordinate chemistry activities with lab
• Upon engineer authorization, issue work permits; understand and apply permit-to-work procedures; normalize equipment post-maintenance and perform testing
• Coordinate with maintenance teams during plant activities
• Handle routine communications with Load Dispatch Center during shift
• Report any plant performance deviations to Shift Charge Engineer
• Assist in training and familiarization of new shift personnel; provide OJT and evaluate performance
• Plan and maintain good housekeeping
• Identify competency gaps in subordinates and support skill enhancement
• Conduct annual performance evaluations of reporting employees
• Identify and control hazards in assigned work area
• Monitor identified aspects and ensure operational controls are followed
• Report emergencies, incidents, and near misses
• Ensure effective resource utilization
• Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements

• Desired: Degree in Engineering
• Preferred: Certified training in Power/Desalination plants

Minimum Experience

• Minimum: 6 years in Power/Desalination plant
• Preferable: Experience in Middle East

Required Skills

• Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management System principles
• Knowledge of applicable legal requirements
• In-depth knowledge of hazard risk assessment
• Capability for aspect impact assessment
• Experience in waste identification, classification, and disposal
• Knowledge of emission monitoring parameters
• Familiarity with Power/Desalination operational activities
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Teamwork spirit
• Leadership skills

Desired Certification / Job-Specific Skills / Training

• SAP working knowledge preferred
• ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 awareness/working knowledge preferred

Shift Supervisor