Senior Engineer, Operation & Efficiency

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Reports to :

Head of Engineering About the Role We are looking for a

Senior Engineer, Operation & Efficiency

to join our Engineering team and drive operational excellence across our Shuaibah Cluster — from

thermal power and SWRO desalination plants to solar PV operations . This role plays a key part in advancing fleet reliability, efficiency, and cost performance, positioning our assets within the

top global quartile . You’ll monitor performance across multiple technologies, lead efficiency initiatives, and collaborate with site teams to ensure continuous improvement and compliance. Key Responsibilities

Performance Monitoring & Optimization Oversee

performance and efficiency monitoring

across thermal, SWRO, and PV plants. Conduct periodic

heat rate, condenser, and equipment testing

to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities. Track and analyze

availability, forced outages, and generation losses , developing corrective actions where needed. Lead

fuel reconciliation, auxiliary power consumption , and

heat loss accounting . Present business cases and performance improvement plans to management. Multi-Technology Operations Support

cluster-level operational performance , ensuring consistency across technologies. Evaluate

process improvements , operational regime changes, and technology upgrades to enhance efficiency and reliability. Maintain and manage

Technical Risk Registers (TRR) , identifying potential risks and mitigation measures. Oversee

Root Cause Analyses (RCA)

for operational events and ensure recommendations are effectively implemented. Safety, Compliance & Billing Ensure

compliance with HSE policies , including safety-critical equipment monitoring. Support

accurate monthly billing

and performance reporting to off-takers and internal stakeholders. Leadership & Reporting Mentor plant engineers on performance monitoring practices and data analysis. Prepare and deliver

clear, data-driven reports and presentations

for senior management. Promote a culture of

continuous improvement and digitization

across the fleet. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree

in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering (or related field). 7–10 years

of experience in operations or performance monitoring in

thermal power plants

(10–12 years preferred). Exposure to

SWRO desalination

and

solar PV

plant performance monitoring is highly desirable. Proven ability to define, track, and improve

KPIs

across multi-technology assets. Strong understanding of

power plant systems, thermodynamics, and efficiency modeling . Experience with

technical risk management ,

RCA , and

billing systems . Excellent

communication, presentation, and stakeholder management

skills. Why Join Us

Join a forward-thinking engineering team driving the performance of one of the region’s most diverse and advanced energy portfolios. You’ll contribute directly to shaping the operational strategy that powers sustainable growth and efficiency across technologies. If you’re passionate about operational excellence, cross-technology performance, and driving tangible results, we’d love to hear from you.

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