Shift in Charge

Shift in Charge Job Details | acwapowerc Skip to main content Corporate website Language English (United States) View profile Login Corporate website Language English (United States) View profile Login Corporate website View profile Login Search by Keyword Search by Location Show More Options Loading... Category All Clear Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » Shift in Charge Date: Sep 11, 2026 Location: SA Job Description: Shift Charge Engineer - Qassim (Qudra), Saudi Arabia Department / Plant: Operation Reporting To: Operation Manager Job Summary: Responsible for overall plant operation activities in shift. Ensure that all the activities in the plant are performed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the approved Standard Operating Procedures, quality standards, time schedules, and other operating requirements. Responsible for safe startup/shut down of the plant as per the Standard Operating Procedures. Roles & Responsibilities Comply with safety rules and regulations. Be fully aware of the safety hazards in the plant. Familiar with plant O&M agreements, P&IDs, SOPs, Work Instructions, Operation and control logics, emergency operation procedures, as well as regulatory requirements and any other related documents. Ensure that the plant is operated to the established standards with minimum risk to men, machine and materials, comply with safety and environmental standards. Coordinate with all other departments all activities that are related to plant operations during the shift and comply with safety rules and regulations. Have a complete understanding of the permit to work system applied to the plant. Issue and cancel permits to work per authorization. Coordinate activities involving plant chemistry with the Chemist. Follow preset operational schedules to fulfill the targeted production availability safely and efficiently. Coordinate all activities or changes in plant status with Operations Manager. Make quick, on the spot decisions to correct abnormalities or disturbances. Take corrective actions during a state of emergency. Supervise the start-up checklist, interlock checks, protection tests, non-routine activities like preservation, acid cleaning etc. Upon authorization, issue work permits for maintenance section involved. Have a complete understanding of the permit to work system procedure applied to the plant. Issue and cancel permits to work per authorization. Normalize the equipment after release and perform necessary testing to check the equipment or system after maintenance. Monitor the overall status of the plant and summarize activities in the log book. Fill daily plant status reports and relay all activities that occurred during the shift. Maintain staff evaluation records, vacation schedules etc. Prepare evaluation forms for personnel requirement. Prepare incident/accident reports and other reports required by the departments and submit to the concerned authorities within stipulated time period. Keep accurate records on all activities performed in the plant on regular basis. Assist in the training and familiarization of new personnel in the shift. Study and suggest any modifications which can improve plant efficiency. Ensure Environmental Aspect-Impact and Hazard Risk Assessment are carried out, controlled and updated. Implement, monitor and report IMS objectives, Targets and programs. Report deviations in Integrated Management System, identify root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions. Ensure regulatory compliance with respect to their scope of activities. Ensure identification of root cause for the identified non conformances/deviations and implement corrective actions/preventive actions. Identify the competency gap for subordinate personnel and implement necessary actions. Carry out periodic performance evaluation of reporting employees. Provide on-the-job training to new employees and evaluate their OJT Performance. Identification, documentation and control of hazards in assigned work area. Ensure aspects identified are monitored and operational controls are followed. Control emergencies, incidents and near misses. Communicate with the Load Dispatch Center. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Specifications Educational Desired: Bachelor of Engineering is a must. Preferred: Post Graduate in Engineering with Power Plant Engineering. Minimum Experience (Type and Duration) Minimum: 8 years in Power / Desalination / RO Plant. Preferable: Experience in similar plants in Middle East. Required Skills Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management System principles. Knowledge of applicable legal requirements. Well familiar with conducting RCA. Hazard Risk Assessment. Aspect Impact Assessment. Investigating skills. Familiar with spillage containment. Capability of managing HSE emergencies. Well familiar with identification, classification and disposal of w

Educational Desired: Bachelor of Engineering is a must. Preferred: Post Graduate in Engineering with Power Plant Engineering. Minimum Experience (Type and Duration) Minimum: 8 years in Power / Desalination / RO Plant. Preferable: Experience in similar plants in Middle East.

Comply with safety rules and regulations. Be fully aware of the safety hazards in the plant. Familiar with plant O&M agreements, P&IDs, SOPs, Work Instructions, Operation and control logics, emergency operation procedures, as well as regulatory requirements and any other related documents. Ensure that the plant is operated to the established standards with minimum risk to men, machine and materials, comply with safety and environmental standards. Coordinate with all other departments all activities that are related to plant operations during the shift and comply with safety rules and regulations. Have a complete understanding of the permit to work system applied to the plant. Issue and cancel permits to work per authorization. Coordinate activities involving plant chemistry with the Chemist. Follow preset operational schedules to fulfill the targeted production availability safely and efficiently. Coordinate all activities or changes in plant status with Operations Manager. Make quick, on the spot decisions to correct abnormalities or disturbances. Take corrective actions during a state of emergency. Supervise the start-up checklist, interlock checks, protection tests, non-routine activities like preservation, acid cleaning etc. Upon authorization, issue work permits for maintenance section involved. Have a complete understanding of the permit to work system procedure applied to the plant. Issue and cancel permits to work per authorization. Normalize the equipment after release and perform necessary testing to check the equipment or system after maintenance. Monitor the overall status of the plant and summarize activities in the log book. Fill daily plant status reports and relay all activities that occurred during the shift. Maintain staff evaluation records, vacation schedules etc. Prepare evaluation forms for personnel requirement. Prepare incident/accident reports and other reports required by the departments and submit to the concerned authorities within stipulated time period. Keep accurate records on all activities performed in the plant on regular basis. Assist in the training and familiarization of new personnel in the shift. Study and suggest any modifications which can improve plant efficiency. Ensure Environmental Aspect-Impact and Hazard Risk Assessment are carried out, controlled and updated. Implement, monitor and report IMS objectives, Targets and programs. Report deviations in Integrated Management System, identify root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions. Ensure regulatory compliance with respect to their scope of activities. Ensure identification of root cause for the identified non conformances/deviations and implement corrective actions/preventive actions. Identify the competency gap for subordinate personnel and implement necessary actions. Carry out periodic performance evaluation of reporting employees. Provide on-the-job training to new employees and evaluate their OJT Performance. Identification, documentation and control of hazards in assigned work area. Ensure aspects identified are monitored and operational controls are followed. Control emergencies, incidents and near misses. Communicate with the Load Dispatch Center. Perform other duties as assigned.