Shift in Charge

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily CCGT plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient operation of GT, ST, HRSG, and auxiliary systems.
• Monitor generation output, heat rate, efficiency, and operating parameters through the DCS, taking corrective actions when abnormalities occur.
• Coordinate plant start-up, shutdown, synchronization, load changes, and emergency operations in accordance with approved operating procedures.
• Manage shift personnel, including CCR Operators, Field Operators, and other operations staff, ensuring coordination and compliance with operational standards.
• Coordinate with Maintenance teams on equipment isolation, Permit to Work, Lockout/Tagout, troubleshooting, and safe return-to-service activities.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety standards, emergency response procedures, environmental regulations, and incident reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, equipment status reports, operational records, and SAP maintenance notifications.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant availability, reliability, fuel efficiency, and operational performance while minimizing unplanned outages.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power, or relevant Engineering discipline.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in power generation plant operations, preferably in CCGT facilities.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or shift leadership role.
• Hands-on experience operating Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, HRSG, and associated auxiliary systems.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of CCGT plant operating principles and power generation processes.
• Experience with DCS, plant monitoring, and operational troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of GT/ST start-up, shutdown, synchronization, and load management.
• Understanding of electrical systems, protection systems, and grid coordination.
• Knowledge of PTW, LOTO, and emergency response procedures.
• SAP working knowledge is preferred.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

Desired Certifications / Training

• CCGT Plant Operations Training.
• Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine Operations Training.
• PTW and LOTO Certification.
• HSE and Emergency Response Training.
• OEM-specific training (GE, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Work Conditions

• Based at a CCGT power generation plant in Saudi Arabia.
• Required to work rotational shifts.
• Must be available to respond to plant emergencies and operational disturbances.