Shift in Charge
Role Overview
To supervise and manage shift operations at a (CCGT) power plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Gas Turbines (GT), Steam Turbines (ST), Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), and associated Balance of Plant (BOP) systems while achieving generation targets, operational efficiency, and HSSE standards.
Key Skills for This Role
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Shift in Charge
Date: Oct 16, 2026
SA
Shift Engineer (CCGT Power Plant)
Project: Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT)
Location
- Rumah, Riyadh province, Saudi Arabia
Job Purpose
To supervise and manage shift operations at a (CCGT) power plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Gas Turbines (GT), Steam Turbines (ST), Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), and associated Balance of Plant (BOP) systems while achieving generation targets, operational efficiency, and HSSE standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Shift Operations Management: Lead and supervise daily CCGT plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient operation of GT, ST, HRSG, and auxiliary systems.
- Plant Performance Monitoring: Monitor generation output, heat rate, efficiency, and operating parameters through the Distributed Control System (DCS), taking corrective actions when abnormalities occur.
- Start-up & Shutdown Operations: Coordinate plant start-up, shutdown, synchronization, load changes, and emergency operations in accordance with approved operating procedures.
- Team Supervision: Manage shift personnel, including CCR Operators, Field Operators, and other operations staff, ensuring effective coordination and compliance with operational standards.
- Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate with Maintenance teams on equipment isolation, Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), troubleshooting, and safe return-to-service activities.
- HSSE Compliance: Ensure compliance with plant safety standards, emergency response procedures, environmental regulations, and incident reporting requirements.
- Operational Reporting & SAP: Maintain accurate shift logs, equipment status reports, operational records, and SAP maintenance notifications.
- Continuous Improvement : 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.
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