Shift in Charge

About the Role

Acwa is seeking a Shift Charge Engineer to oversee overall plant operation activities during their shift. This full-time role, based in Saudi Arabia, requires ensuring all plant activities are performed safely and efficiently, adhering to approved Standard Operating Procedures, quality standards, and operational requirements. The engineer will be responsible for the safe startup and shutdown of the plant as per established procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules and regulations and maintain full awareness of plant safety hazards.
• Operate the plant according to established standards, minimizing risks to personnel, machinery, and materials, while adhering to safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate all plant operation-related activities with other departments during the shift.
• Understand and apply the permit-to-work system, including issuing and canceling permits as authorized.
• Follow operational schedules to achieve targeted production availability safely and efficiently.
• Make prompt decisions to correct abnormalities or disturbances and take corrective actions during emergencies.
• Supervise startup checklists, interlock checks, protection tests, and non-routine activities such as preservation or acid cleaning.
• Normalize equipment after release from maintenance and perform necessary testing.
• Monitor overall plant status, summarize activities in the log book, and prepare daily plant status reports.
• Prepare incident/accident reports and other required departmental reports for submission to authorities.
• Maintain accurate records of all plant activities on a regular basis.
• Assist in the training and familiarization of new personnel within the shift.
• Suggest modifications to improve plant efficiency.
• Ensure Environmental Aspect-Impact and Hazard Risk Assessments are conducted, controlled, and updated.
• Implement, monitor, and report on Integrated Management System (IMS) objectives, targets, and programs.
• Report deviations in the IMS, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance within the scope of activities.
• Identify competency gaps for subordinate personnel and implement necessary actions.
• Perform periodic performance evaluations and provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Identify, document, and control hazards in the assigned work area.
• Ensure identified aspects are monitored and operational controls are followed.
• Control emergencies, incidents, and near misses.
• Communicate with the load dispatch center.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Familiarity with plant O&M agreements, P&IDs, SOPs, work instructions, operation and control logics, emergency operation procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience is required for this role.

Work Environment

This position requires the ability to work in a remote location.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply.