Shift in Charge

About the Role

Acwa is seeking a Shift Charge Engineer to oversee all plant operation activities during their assigned shift in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is critical for ensuring that all plant operations are conducted safely and efficiently, adhering to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and operational requirements. The Shift Charge Engineer is also responsible for the safe startup and shutdown of the plant according to established SOPs.

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.
• Manage the permit-to-work system, including issuing and canceling permits as authorized.
• Follow operational schedules to achieve targeted production availability safely and efficiently, coordinating any changes in plant status with the operations manager.
• Make immediate 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.
• 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 to authorities within stipulated timelines.
• 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, including providing on-the-job training and evaluating performance.
• Identify, document, and control hazards in the assigned work area.
• Communicate with the load dispatch center.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience is required for this role.
• Familiarity with plant O&M agreements, P&IDs, SOPs, work instructions, operation and control logics, emergency operation procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of permit-to-work systems and procedures.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure.

Work Environment

This position requires readiness to work in a remote location. The role is full-time within Acwa's operations in Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the qualifications and are prepared for the responsibilities outlined are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.