Shift in Charge

About ACWA Power

ACWA Power is seeking a Shift in Charge to oversee plant operations in the Al-Qassim Region. This is a full-time position for professionals with 5-10 years of experience in the field.

Role Overview

The Shift in Charge is responsible for the overall operation activities of the plant during their shift. This role ensures that all plant activities are conducted safely and efficiently, adhering to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, time schedules, and other operational requirements. Key responsibilities include the safe startup and shutdown of the plant as per SOPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules and regulations and maintain full awareness of plant safety hazards.
• Ensure plant operation meets established standards with minimal risk to personnel, machinery, and materials, while adhering to safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate all plant operation-related activities with other departments during the shift.
• Possess a complete understanding of the plant's permit-to-work system, including issuing and canceling permits as authorized.
• Coordinate plant chemistry activities with the Chemist.
• Follow operational schedules to achieve targeted production availability safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate all activities and changes in plant status with the Operations Manager.
• 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 and acid cleaning.
• Issue work permits for the maintenance section upon authorization.
• Normalize equipment after release and perform necessary testing following maintenance.
• Monitor overall plant status, summarize activities in the logbook, and complete daily plant status reports.
• Maintain staff evaluation records and vacation schedules.
• Prepare incident/accident reports and other required departmental reports, submitting them within stipulated timeframes.
• Keep accurate records of all plant activities on a regular basis.
• Assist in the training and familiarization of new personnel within the shift.
• Study and suggest modifications to improve plant efficiency.
• Ensure Environmental Aspect-Impact and Hazard Risk Assessments are carried out, 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 root causes for non-conformances/deviations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Identify competency gaps for subordinate personnel and implement necessary actions, including periodic performance evaluations and on-the-job training.
• 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

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in plant operations.
• Familiarity with plant O&M agreements, P&IDs, SOPs, Work Instructions, Operation and control logics, emergency operation procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Work Environment

This role requires readiness to work in a remote location within the Al-Qassim Region.