Shift in Charge

About the Role
The Shift Charge Engineer is responsible for overseeing the overall plant operation activities during a shift, ensuring that all activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and other operational requirements. This role includes managing the safe startup and shutdown of the plant.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Comply with safety rules and regulations, being fully aware of safety hazards in the plant.
• Be familiar with plant Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements, P&IDs, SOPs, work instructions, operation and control logics, emergency operation procedures, regulatory requirements, and other related documents.
• Ensure safe and efficient plant operation to established standards, minimizing risks to personnel, machinery, and materials while complying with safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with other departments on all activities related to plant operations during the shift; have a complete understanding of the permit to work system and issue/cancel permits to work as authorized.
• Follow preset operational schedules to achieve targeted production availability safely and efficiently, coordinating all activities or changes in plant status with the Operations Manager.
• Make quick, on-the-spot decisions to correct disturbances and take corrective actions during emergencies; supervise startup checklists, interlock checks, protection tests, and non-routine activities like preservation and acid cleaning.
• Upon authorization, issue work permits for maintenance activities; normalize equipment post-maintenance and perform necessary testing to check system functionality.
• Monitor the overall status of the plant and log activities; complete daily plant status reports and relay all shift activities.
• Maintain staff evaluation records and vacation schedules; prepare evaluation forms for personnel requirements.
• Prepare incident/accident reports as required and submit them within stipulated timeframes, keeping accurate activity records regularly.
• Assist in training and familiarization of new shift personnel.
• Study and suggest modifications to improve plant efficiency.
• Ensure Environmental Aspect-Impact and Hazard Risk Assessments are conducted and updated.
• Implement, monitor, and report on Integrated Management System (IMS) objectives, targets, and programs.
• Report deviations in the IMS, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance regarding assigned activities.
• Identify and implement root cause analysis for non-conformances/deviations.
• Identify competency gaps for subordinate personnel and take necessary actions.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations of reporting employees.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees and assess their performance.
• Document and control hazards in assigned work areas; ensure monitoring of identified aspects and adherence to operational controls.
• Manage emergency incidents and near misses.
• Communicate with the load dispatch center.
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

Job Specifications

• Educational Requirements
  • Desired: Bachelor of Engineering required.
  • Preferred: Postgraduate degree in engineering with a focus on power plant engineering.
• Experience
  • Minimum: 8 years in Power/Desalination/RO plant operations.
  • Preferred: Experience in similar plants in the Middle East.
• Required Skills
  1. Awareness of quality, occupational health & safety, and environmental management system principles
  2. Knowledge of applicable legal requirements
  3. Experience in conducting root cause analysis (RCA)
  4. Hazard Risk Assessment capabilities
  5. Aspect Impact Assessment experience
  6. Investigative skills
  7. Familiarity with spillage containment
  8. Ability to manage HSE emergencies
  9. Knowledge of waste identification, classification, and disposal
  10. Understanding of emission monitoring practices and parameters
  11. Proficiency in Power/Desalination/RO operational activities
  12. Decision-making ability under stress
  13. Strong leadership qualities
  14. Excellent analytical skills
• Desired Certifications/Skills/Training
  • Preferred: SAP working knowledge, awareness of ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001.

Work Condition

• Ready to work in a remote location.