Control Room Engineer

About the Role

Nawras Power Company LLC is seeking a Control Room Engineer to join their team in An Nu'ayriyah, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is critical for operating and monitoring the power plant through the Distributed Control System (DCS), ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient electricity generation. The role supports all phases of plant operation, from commissioning to emergency response, while adhering to strict operating procedures and HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and associated auxiliary systems via the DCS.
• Execute plant startups, shutdowns, load changes, and equipment changeovers according to approved procedures.
• Monitor operating parameters, identify abnormal conditions, and implement corrective actions within authorized limits.
• Maintain generation output in line with dispatch instructions and plant operating capabilities.
• Respond promptly to alarms, equipment trips, and emergencies, coordinating with the Shift Supervisor and field operators.
• Direct field operators during equipment inspections, local operations, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor plant efficiency, fuel consumption, equipment performance, and emissions, reporting deviations and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate equipment availability, maintenance preparation, and return to service with operations and maintenance teams.
• Identify equipment defects, raise maintenance notifications, and follow up on outstanding operational issues.
• Support equipment isolation, permit-to-work, and lockout/tagout activities within assigned authorization.
• Maintain accurate control room logs, shift reports, operating records, and incident or trip reports.
• Conduct thorough shift handovers, highlighting equipment status, operating restrictions, ongoing maintenance, and outstanding risks.
• Support commissioning tests, performance tests, and the transition of plant systems into commercial operation.
• Participate in emergency drills, safety meetings, incident investigations, and operational training.
• Comply with Nawras Power Company policies, HSE requirements, environmental limits, and approved operating procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and monitor power plant systems using a Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Strong understanding of gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and associated auxiliary systems.
• Proficiency in executing plant startups, shutdowns, and load changes.
• Knowledge of HSE standards and operating procedures in a power plant environment.

Work Environment

This is a site-based position located in An Nu'ayriyah. The role requires working rotating shifts, which include nights, weekends, and public holidays. Participation in emergency response and operational training is also required as needed.