Position
Job Title Shift Charge Engineer
Job location (Department/Plant) Operation
Reporting to Operation Manager
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
S. No. Responsibility
1 Comply with safety rules and regulations. Be fully aware of the safety hazards in the plant.
2 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.
3 Ensure that the plant is operated to the established standards with minimum risk to men, machine and materials, comply with safety and environmental standards.
4 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.
5 Follow preset operational schedules to fulfill the targeted production availabilty safely and efficiently. Coordinate all activities or changes in plant status with operations manager.
6 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.
7 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.
8 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 his shift.
9 Maintain staff evaluation records, vacation schedules etc. prepare evaluation forms for personnel requirement.
10 Prepare incident / accident reports and other reports required by the departments and submit to the concerned authorities within stipualated time period.
Keep accurate records on all activities performed in the plant on regular basis.
11 Assist in the training and familiarization of new personnel in the shift.
12 Study and suggest for any modifications which can improve the plant efficiency.
13 Ensure Environmental Aspect-Impact and Hazard Risk Assessment are carried out, controlled and updated.
14 Implement, monitor and report IMS objectives, Targets and programs.
15 Report deviations in Integrated Management System, identify root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions.
16 Ensure regulatory compliance with respect to their scope of activities.
17 Ensure identification of root cause for the identified non conformances/ deviations and to implement corrective actions/Preventive actions.
18 Identify the competency gap for their subordinate personnel and implement necessary actions.
19 Carry out periodic performance evaluation of reporting employees.
20 Provide on-the-job training to new employees and evaluate their OJT Performance.
21 Identification, documentation and control of hazards in assigned work area.
22 Ensure aspects identified are monitored and operational controls are followed.
23 Control emergencies, incidents and near misses.
24 Communicate with the load dispatch center.
25 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 1. Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management system principles
Desired certification / Job specific skill / Training SAP working knowledge is preferred. ISO9001, 14001; OHSAS 18001 awareness/working knowledge is preferred.
Work Condition
Ready to work in remote location
At Acwa, we create lasting progress for people and the planet. We go beyond infrastructure to enable possibility, delivering the essential resources that power opportunity and support human advancement. Guided by a belief in human potential, we build with purpose, lead with responsibility, and act with the ambition to leave a meaningful legacy for generations to come.
With a global portfolio spanning 110 assets across 15 countries, we currently have US$ 124.3 billion assets under management (AUM) with the capacity to generate 97.9 GW of power and produce 9.7 million cubic meters of desalinated water each day. Supported by more than 4,000 employees, nearly 60 percent of whom are local hires, we ensure that renewable energy and water solutions remain reliable, affordable, and sustainable for millions of people around the world.
