# Technical & Performance Engineer — Acwa China

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 11,760 to 17,640 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-10
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## Description

Location:

KSA, Al Qasim, Qudra.

Department

Operations

Reporting To

Technical Manager / Plant (General) Manager

Job Summary

Ensure that the plant operates at maximum performance, efficiency, and effectiveness by coordinating and monitoring plant operations activities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of effective and efficient policies and procedures related to Power and Desalination Plant operations.

• Monitor daily plant performance and ensure all operating parameters remain within specified limits. Recommend and follow up on acid cleaning of the Desalination Plant when required.

• Carry out troubleshooting in coordination with Operations staff across Power and Desalination Plants.

• Coordinate with the Shift Charge Engineer and Chief Chemist to identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency through operational changes, subject to Operations Manager approval.

• Recommend and follow up on distillate stage sampling when required and interpret results where tube leakage is suspected.

• Conduct detailed plant inspections during annual maintenance and follow up on annual maintenance 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 Integrated Management System (IMS) objectives, targets, and programs.

• Provide the 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 the 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.

Job Specifications

Educational

Desired

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is a must.

Preferred

• Postgraduate qualification in Engineering, preferably with specialization in Power Plant Engineering.

Minimum Experience (Type And Duration)

Minimum

• 4–8 years of experience in Power, Desalination, and/or RO Plants.

Preferable

• Experience in the Middle East.

Required Skills

• Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management System principles.

• Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Hazard Risk Assessment.

• Aspect Impact Assessment.

• Investigation skills.

• Knowledge of spillage containment.

• Knowledge of managing HSE emergencies.

• Knowledge of waste identification, classification, and disposal.

• Knowledge of emission monitoring.

• Strong knowledge of Power, Desalination, and/or RO Plant operational activities and efficiency calculations.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

Desired Certification / Job Specific Skill / Training

• SAP working knowledge is preferred.

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 awareness/working knowledge is preferred.

Work Condition

• Ready to work in a remote location.

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