Technical & Performance Engineer

About the Role

Acwa China is seeking a Technical & Performance Engineer to join their team in Al Qassim. This full-time role is crucial for ensuring the plant operates at its maximum performance, efficiency, and effectiveness by coordinating and monitoring plant operations activities. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of effective policies and procedures for Power and Desalination Plant operations.
• Monitor daily plant performance, ensuring all operating parameters remain within specified limits.
• Recommend and follow up on acid cleaning for the Desalination Plant as required.
• Conduct troubleshooting in coordination with Operations staff across both Power and Desalination Plants.
• Collaborate with the Shift Charge Engineer and Chief Chemist to identify opportunities for improving plant efficiency through operational changes, subject to Operations Manager approval.
• Recommend and follow up on distillate stage sampling when necessary and interpret results for suspected tube leakage.
• Perform detailed plant inspections during annual maintenance and follow up on related activities.
• Prepare monthly plant performance summaries and reports.
• Ensure Environmental Aspect-Impact Assessments and Hazard Risk Assessments are conducted, controlled, and regularly updated.
• Implement, monitor, and report on Integrated Management System (IMS) objectives, targets, and programs.
• Provide necessary resources for the effective implementation and sustainability of the IMS.
• Report IMS performance to management periodically.
• Ensure legal compliance within the scope of assigned activities.
• Identify root causes of non-conformances and deviations, and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Identify competency gaps among subordinate personnel and implement necessary development actions.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for reporting employees.
• Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and organizational requirements.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees and evaluate their OJT performance.
• Identify, document, and control hazards within assigned work areas.
• Ensure identified environmental aspects are monitored and required operational controls are followed.
• Report deviations in the Integrated Management System, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Report emergencies, incidents, and near misses in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure effective utilization of available resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and optimize plant performance and efficiency.
• Experience with troubleshooting and coordinating operational activities.
• Familiarity with Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and environmental/hazard assessments.

Work Environment

This position requires readiness to work in a remote location within Al Qassim. The role is full-time, focusing on critical plant operations.