Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer | KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign 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 » Mechanical Engineer | KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign Date: Nov 2, 2026 Location: SA Job Description: Mechanical Engineer KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign 2026 Location: Saudi Arabia Function: Maintenance – RO Desalination / CCGT Power Generation Job Summary ACWA Operations is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers for upcoming opportunities across RO desalination and CCGT power plants in Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for planning, supervising, and improving mechanical maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and safe plant performance in accordance with approved maintenance plans, OEM requirements, and HSE standards. Roles & Responsibilities Plan and supervise preventive, corrective, and predictive mechanical maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and plant availability. Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, piping systems, and other rotating and static mechanical equipment. Provide technical support for RO desalination equipment, including high-pressure pumps and energy recovery systems, or CCGT equipment, including gas and steam turbines, HRSGs, condensers, and mechanical auxiliaries. Coordinate mechanical inspections, equipment overhauls, planned outages, and specialist maintenance activities with Operations and OEM representatives. Analyze equipment failures, vibration, lubrication, alignment, and inspection findings; conduct root-cause analysis and recommend reliability improvements. Manage maintenance work orders through CMMS/SAP, maintain technical documentation, and coordinate maintenance planning, spare parts, and procurement requirements. Supervise mechanical maintenance personnel, provide technical guidance, and support employee development and performance management. Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, Integrated Management System (IMS) standards, and applicable legal and contractual obligations. Job Specifications Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum Experience 8–10 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within power generation and/or water desalination plants. At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role. Relevant RO desalination or CCGT power plant maintenance experience is preferred. Required Skills Strong technical knowledge of rotating and static mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, and piping systems. Experience in preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and reliability improvement. Knowledge of mechanical inspections, vibration analysis, alignment, lubrication, and root-cause analysis. Experience in maintenance planning, outage coordination, and equipment overhauls. Working knowledge of CMMS/SAP, maintenance documentation, and technical reporting. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, planning, and English communication skills. Work Conditions Plant-based position in Saudi Arabia. Coordination with Operations, maintenance teams, contractors, and OEM representatives. Join Our KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign! We welcome experienced Mechanical Engineers interested in upcoming opportunities across Saudi Arabia. Apply by 26 November 2026 to be considered for the December recruitment campaigns. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team with further information about the recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed against relevant recruitment requirements. Registration does not guarantee an invitation, interview, or employment offer. Apply now » Find similar jobs: Legal Notice Privacy Policy Compliance Line Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. ©2026 Acwa. All rights reserved.

Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum Experience 8–10 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within power generation and/or water desalination plants. At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role. Relevant RO desalination or CCGT power plant maintenance experience is preferred.

Plan and supervise preventive, corrective, and predictive mechanical maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and plant availability. Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, piping systems, and other rotating and static mechanical equipment. Provide technical support for RO desalination equipment, including high-pressure pumps and energy recovery systems, or CCGT equipment, including gas and steam turbines, HRSGs, condensers, and mechanical auxiliaries. Coordinate mechanical inspections, equipment overhauls, planned outages, and specialist maintenance activities with Operations and OEM representatives. Analyze equipment failures, vibration, lubrication, alignment, and inspection findings; conduct root-cause analysis and recommend reliability improvements. Manage maintenance work orders through CMMS/SAP, maintain technical documentation, and coordinate maintenance planning, spare parts, and procurement requirements. Supervise mechanical maintenance personnel, provide technical guidance, and support employee development and performance management. Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, Integrated Management System (IMS) standards, and applicable legal and contractual obligations.