Technical and Performance Engineer

Process & Performance Engineer - Combined Cycle Power Plant

Play a key role in optimizing performance and efficiency across one of Saudi Arabia's most advanced power generation facilities. As a Process & Performance Engineer, you'll monitor plant performance, conduct detailed testing, and identify opportunities to enhance output, reliability, and heat rate efficiency across all operating systems.

What you'll do

• Monitor and control plant heat rate, unit heat rate (UHR), and auxiliary power consumption.
• Conduct periodic performance testing on equipment including turbines, condensers, pumps, and heaters.
• Analyze performance gaps versus design specifications and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead efficiency improvement initiatives, including flue gas path mapping, combustion optimization, and air heater in leakage testing.
• Oversee performance monitoring of major systems such as fans, milling systems, and condensers.
• Generate daily, monthly, and annual performance reports with insights for management review.
• Ensure compliance with all Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives in plant performance and data analytics.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure optimized plant performance.
• Uphold all HSE procedures to ensure safe and environmentally compliant operations.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Process, or Power Engineering.
• 7-10 years' experience in power plant operations or performance monitoring, ideally in CCGT or coal-based plants.
• Deep knowledge of plant systems, thermodynamic processes, and performance testing procedures.
• Hands on experience in performance data analysis, diagnostics, and optimization.
• Strong understanding of heat balance calculations, energy audits, and process simulations.
• Skilled in using software tools for performance calculation and monitoring.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail oriented, and able to handle emergency plant conditions effectively.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full time

Job Function

Utilities

Apply now and help drive performance excellence across one of Saudi Arabia's leading combined cycle power plants in Al Madinah.