Shift in Charge

About the Role

Acwa is seeking a Shift Charge Engineer to oversee overall plant operation activities during their assigned shift. This full-time position is based in Al Qassim, Qassim, and requires ensuring all plant activities are performed safely and efficiently, adhering to approved Standard Operating Procedures, quality standards, and operational requirements. The role is critical for the safe startup and shutdown of the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules and regulations, maintaining 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, issuing and canceling permits as authorized.
• Follow operational schedules to achieve targeted production availability safely and efficiently, coordinating status changes with the Operations Manager.
• Make timely decisions to correct abnormalities or disturbances and take corrective actions during emergencies.
• Supervise start-up checklists, interlock checks, protection tests, and non-routine activities such as preservation and acid cleaning.
• 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, submitting them within stipulated timeframes.
• Assist in the training and familiarization of new personnel within the shift.
• Study and propose 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 IMS deviations, 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, including providing on-the-job training and evaluating performance.
• Identify, document, and control hazards in the assigned work area.
• Control emergencies, incidents, and near misses.
• Communicate with the Load Dispatch Center.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Familiarity with plant O&M agreements, P&IDs, SOPs, Work Instructions, Operation and control logics, and emergency operation procedures.
• Complete understanding of the permit-to-work system and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate activities involving plant chemistry with the Chemist.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records of plant activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Qassim, Qassim, within a dynamic operational setting that requires adherence to stringent safety and environmental standards.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this role. Salary details will be disclosed during the interview process.