Operations Manager - RO Plant

ACWA Operations:

At Acwa Operations, we make essential services dependable and efficient for the millions of people who rely on them every day. Formerly NOMAC (The First National Operations & Maintenance Company), we are the operations and maintenance arm of Acwa, focused on keeping power generation and water desalination assets running safely, reliably and cost-effectively across their full lifecycle. Since 2005, we have partnered with clients across the Middle East, Africa and Asia to support complex infrastructure that powers communities and sustains economies. As part of Acwa, we bring deep technical knowledge, strong operational systems and a culture built on performance and accountability. Our work covers everything from commissioning and asset management to preventive and corrective maintenance, technical support and continuous performance improvement. We know that reliability and cost discipline aren’t just technical goals, they determine whether people have light at night, water in their homes and industry can operate without interruption. By maximising asset availability, enhancing resilience and upholding the highest safety and quality standards, Acwa Operations contributes directly to Acwa’s mission to deliver sustainable, affordable energy and water solutions that advance people’s lives and strengthen communities worldwide.

ACWA Operation Rabigh 4 IWPL:

Rabigh 4 IWP The Rabigh 4 IWP Project with a capacity of 600,000 m3/ day SWRO desalination plant and the PWSF tank 1,200,000 m3 and the PV capacity of 6.804 MWp, and the location is next to our existing Rabigh 3 IWP Plant The project is consortium of ACWA Power owned 45%, Haji Ali Reza (HAACO) 35% and Al Moayyed 20%, and is scheduled to be commissioned by 31 March 2026.

REPORTS TO:

Plant General Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Ensure effective management and control of plant operating functions/all chemical plant operation & maintenance and laboratory activities in accordance with established and contractual requirements, schedules, quality cost and time objectives.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall administration and supervision of operation staff and operating activities including planned shut down and starting of the plant in accordance with established work plans schedules and ensuring safety of all personnel and environment.
• Participate in and concur all decisions regarding new design criteria, technical specifications and operating methods related to the plant.
• Preparing the plant operating budget and cost control system.
• Conduct regular meetings to discuss work progress, schedules, problems, interferences, priorities etc.
• Responsible for efficiency and progress of work in accordance with production schedules and established standards.
• Responsible for initiating changes in methods, schedules and procedures needed to meet specific exigencies of the plant operations after suitable approval from the Plant Manager.
• Maintain reporting system which provides sufficient data to ensure that operations are being accomplished within the specified limits, schedules and technical parameters.
• Ensure and advise on proper and effective allocation and development of human resources to ensure maximum efficiency. Submit periodic reports to his supervisor and keep him informed on all technical problems, if any, as well as on new changes or modifications on existing work plant or schedule.
• Ensure Environmental Aspect-Impact and Hazard Risk Assessment are carried out, controlled and updated.
• Identify, establish and monitor IMS objectives, Targets and programs.
• Provide necessary resources for effective implementation and sustenance of IMS.
• Report IMS performance to the management periodically.
• Ensure Legal compliance with respect to their scope of activities.
• Ensure identification of root cause for the identified non conformances/ deviations and to implement corrective actions/Preventive actions.
• Identify the competency gap for their subordinate personnel and implement necessary actions.
• Carry out annual performance evaluation of reporting employees9. Responsible for waste management.
• Ensure the provision of PPE and other safety equipment’s to the working personnel in the plant.
• Monitor and control contractors & subcontractors activities within the premises with respect to IMS.
• Ensure achievement of IMS objectives and targets.
• Ensure PTW procedure is implemented effectively.
• Ensure identified on the job training are provided systematically.
• Coordinate and participate in the emergency mock drills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor degree holder in Engineering or demonstrable equivalent.
• 13 - 16 years in Power/Desalination/RO plant.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

• Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management system principles
• Knowledge of applicable legal requirements
• Hazard Risk assessment
• Aspect Impact assessment
• Investigating skills
• Knowledge of spillage containment
• Knowledge of managing HSE emergencies
• Knowledge of identification, classification and disposal of waste
• Should be well conversed with Power/Desalination/RO Operational activities
• Leadership and communication skills
• Decision making and analytical skills
• Team work and problem-solving skills