21 Power Generation jobs in Saudi Arabia

Carter Murray is partnering with a leading entity in Saudi Arabia to appoint a Generation Consultant (Asset Management).

This is a senior-level strategic role focused on optimizing power generation performance, asset lifecycle management, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on engineering, maintenance, and risk management strategies, while advising on long-term planning, cost optimization, and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Design

• Lead the development of strategic and tactical solutions for complex power generation challenges.
• Advise on fuel policy, infrastructure design, and long-term investment planning.
• Provide expert input on design reviews, start-up testing, inspections, and condition assessments.
• Develop and revise technical standards, specifications, and operational guidelines.
• Support the formulation of business strategy and translate it into actionable plans.
• Apply advanced modeling, forecasting, and risk-based decision-making tools.

Operations & Maintenance

• Consult on the efficient and reliable operation of generation facilities.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses to improve system resilience.
• Provide technical guidance across core domains and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Address load demand challenges and support outage planning and recovery strategies.

Performance & Excellence

• Drive performance improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with international standards.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to optimize fuel supply and service quality.
• Promote sustainability by exploring alternative energy sources such as solar and wind.
• Support corporate social responsibility (CSR) and carbon footprint reduction efforts.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in power generation, asset management, and performance optimization.
• Proven expertise in risk management, maintenance strategy, and lifecycle asset planning.
• Strong understanding of ISO Asset Management) and ISO Risk Management).
• Experience in dynamic modeling, system balancing, and long-term planning.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Power Generation Strategy
• Asset Lifecycle & Reliability Management
• Risk-Based Decision Making
• Cost & Efficiency Optimization
• Root Cause Analysis & Incident Management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
• Passion for innovation and sustainability in energy systems

Job Summary:

Contribute to initiate, plan, and execute projects that enable renewable energy technologies and applications for deployment and commercialization in the Kingdom either by advancement through higher levels of TRL or by testing, modification, or adaptation of standards for mature technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Review the plans and programs that have been put for the development of renewable energy programs and technologies in order to make recommendations in a way that contributes to meeting the needs of Saudi Arabia in these sectors.
• Review the main developments in the renewable energy field to assess the technologies developed in this area, suggest scientific methods and implement the most suitable ones.
• Identify and benchmark world-class renewable energy technologies and programs, assessing their feasibility for localization and integration into Saudi Arabia's energy ecosystem.
• Provide the needed technical support to analyze reports issued by the Studies and Research Sector on the renewable energy sector.
• Provide recommendations on utilizing programs and technologies in a way that allows benefitting from them in the renewable energy sector.
• Study the challenges that may raise during implementing the development plans of the renewable energy sector programs and technologies and recommend practices to overcome those challenges.
• Lead in-depth studies on energy demand forecasting and sustainability-driven solutions to enhance Saudi Arabia's energy security and transition toward a diversified energy mix.
• Provide the needed support to develop and implement renewable energy agreements and projects by thoroughly studying the technologies used in implementing those projects and agreements.
• Carry out any other related tasks or responsibilities as requested by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in a related field.

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Sciences, Renewable Engineering, or an equivalent field.

Job Summary:

Support the implementation and coordination of projects related to technology operations and applications within the energy and environmental domains. Ensure all activities align with organizational policies, technical standards, and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and applications relevant to small and medium-scale renewable energy technologies, including cooling, heating, and water desalination technologies, assessing their potential benefits, limitations, and associated risks.
2. Contribute to the analysis and review of tools, platforms, and systems used in technical operations and recommend enhancements to improve infrastructure and performance.
3. Support the assessment of technical and operational requirements for renewable energy operation and application development projects and determine priorities in accordance with the national strategies and K.A.CARE's strategy or ongoing projects, helping to prioritize tasks in line with organizational strategies.
4. Coordinate project-related activities and communications with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and aligned execution.
5. Participate in the calibration, validation, and quality assurance of equipment, data, and projects to maintain accurate results and compliance with standards.
6. Prepare technical reports explaining the status and progress of renewable energy applications and business development projects and submit them to the direct supervisor.
7. Continuously identify best international practices and procedures in renewable energy production to realize the visions and approaches of K.A.CARE and the Kingdom.
8. Maintain documentation, records, and reports for all projects and ensure data integrity and accessibility for audits or reviews.
9. Carry out other related tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Preferred Skills :

1. Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, or equivalent)
2. Basic proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, or equivalent) for modeling, automation, or data handling.
3. Understanding of data lifecycle processes including collection, validation, and reporting.
4. Awareness of environmental data or technical monitoring systems.
5. Ability to review and interpret technical documentation such as specifications, scope of work, or system designs.
6. Knowledge of QA/QC procedures for sensor-based data (e.g., calibration, completeness, benchmarking).

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Sciences, Energy Engineering, or an equivalent field.

Open to candidates with 0 to 7 years of experience in a related field.

We are currently looking for a Senior Process Engineer (asset integrity) in Al Khafji location in KSA.

To provide support for developing the energy management system including but not limited to the following:

1. Develop and Maintain energy management system
2. Organize and coordinate the execution of the energy management system
3. Energy Efficiency Optimization Task aims to specify the near-optimal operation targets/modes that minimize the plant’s energy consumption while avoiding deficiency in energy supply of the utility systems to the plant’s process.
4. Minimize disruption in the energy utility supply
5. Establish a comprehensive energy audit and de-carbonization program specifically for rotating equipment
6. Analyze and address design issues (e.g., oversizing) and Operational issues (e.g, excessive recycling, inefficient stand-by practices)
7. Conduct a plant-wide survey to identify major energy consuming equipment.
8. Implement energy saving measures, including equipment retrofitting.
9. Explore deploying online monitoring instruments for critical high energy rotating equipment to enable real time performance tracking.
10. Identify opportunities to improve processes, leveraging best practices and lessons learned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering or closely related field.

Years of Experience:

Twelve (12) Years of experience; Eight (8) of them within the field of Process Engineering/ Mechanical Engineer / Renewable energy engineer / Energy Efficiency Engineer for major Oil and Gas / Petrochemical projects.

Senior Process Engineer(Mechanical/Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Engineer) Job Description
We are currently looking for a Senior Process Engineer (asset integrity) in Al Khafji location in KSA.

To provide support for developing the energy management system including but not limited to the following:

• Develop and Maintain energy management system
• Organize and coordinate the execution of the energy management system
• Energy Efficiency Optimization Task aims to specify the near-optimal operation targets/modes that minimize the plant's energy consumption while avoiding deficiency in energy supply of the utility systems to the plant's process.
• Minimize disruption in the energy utility supply
• Establish a comprehensive energy audit and de-carbonization program specifically for rotating equipment
• Analyze and address design issues (e.g., oversizing) and Operational issues (e.g, excessive recycling, inefficient stand-by practices)
• Conduct a plant-wide survey to identify major energy consuming equipment.
• Implement energy saving measures, including equipment retrofitting.
• Explore deploying online monitoring instruments for critical high energy rotating equipment to enable real time performance tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, leveraging best practices and lessons learned.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering or closely related field.

Years Of Experience
Twelve (12) Years of experience; Eight (8) of them within the field of Process Engineering/ Mechanical Engineer / Renewable energy engineer / Energy Efficiency Engineer for major Oil and Gas / Petrochemical projects.

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• Direct all preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities to ensure high availability and reliability of plant assets. Oversee mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams to support safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure effective use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) for planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting of all maintenance activities
• Lead the assets registrations activities to ensure proper assets system registry
• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture by enforcing compliance with regulations, conducting regular audits, and leading by example in safe work practices.
• Act as the first point of contact in front of the power plant operations and client communications

• 15 to 20 years of extensive maintenance experience in power plants maintenance.
• A bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Proven expertise in leading and managing large workforces.
• Experience in gas turbines, generators, and electrical systems.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, ensuring alignment with their expectations and objectives.
• Experience in maintenance CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) , preferably SAP
• Comprehensive experience in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management, promoting a strong safety culture and compliance with industry standards.
• Familiarity with maintenance and business KBIs to drive performance and achieve contractual deliverables effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of contractual frameworks, terms, and conditions to ensure seamless contract execution and client satisfaction.

• Experience in Siemens turbines
• SAP Certification or formal training in CMMS tools
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Training or certification in turbines maintenance
• Nationality: Saudi, Middle Eastern, European, or Asian
• Capable of leading a workforce of 50 to 80 personnel

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R

Power Plant Manager

• Direct all preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities to ensure high availability and reliability of plant assets. Oversee mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams to support safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure effective use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) for planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting of all maintenance activities.
• Lead the assets registrations activities to ensure proper assets system registry.
• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture by enforcing compliance with regulations, conducting regular audits, and leading by example in safe work practices.
• Act as the first point of contact in front of the power plant operations and client communications.

• 15 to 20 years of extensive maintenance experience in power plants maintenance.
• A bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Proven expertise in leading and managing large workforces.
• Experience in gas turbines, generators, and electrical systems.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, ensuring alignment with their expectations and objectives.
• Experience in maintenance CMMS (computerized maintenance management system), preferably SAP.
• Comprehensive experience in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management, promoting a strong safety culture and compliance with industry standards.
• Familiarity with maintenance and business KBIs to drive performance and achieve contractual deliverables effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of contractual frameworks, terms, and conditions to ensure seamless contract execution and client satisfaction.

• Experience in Siemens turbines.
• SAP Certification or formal training in CMMS tools.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Training or certification in turbines maintenance.
• Nationality: Saudi, Middle Eastern, European, or Asian.
• Capable of leading a workforce of 50 to 80 personnel.

Plant Manager
is responsible to manage overall operation, maintenance, and performance of the power plant.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the power plant, including boilers, turbines, compressors, boiler water treatment plant and other related accessories and services.
• Ensure continuous and reliable supply of power and steam to production facilities.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to minimize downtime. And ensure proper upkeep of the asset all the time.
• Monitor plant performance indicators and take corrective actions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Bring cost efficiency both in fuel consumption as well as overheads through continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and energy regulations and company policies.
• Plan and manage the annual power plant budget, including fuel and maintenance costs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Power Engineering.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in power plant operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Certified Power Plant Professional (CPP) or equivalent is preferred/ Boiler Proficiency certificate (BOE)
• Safety and environmental certifications are an advantage.
• Demonstrated and proven experience of successfully installation, commissioning, and operations of multi fuel high pressure boilers, steam turbines and co-generation system

Company Description

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification, dedicated to addressing key challenges such as quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility. With a strong focus on fostering confidence between companies, public authorities, and clients, Bureau Veritas leverages its expertise and independence to drive positive change. As a Business to Business to Society company, we work closely with clients to address current challenges and meet societal aspirations. Bureau Veritas is listed on the Euronext Paris.

Role Description

We are looking for highly skilled
Inspection Engineers
to join our team and support the implementation of
power plant inspections across all asset life cycle stages
– from
Plant Survey, Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance, up to Retirement
.

You will play a key role in ensuring inspection excellence, knowledge transfer, and continual improvement in alignment with
international standards, OEM requirements, and SEC specifications
.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on
  mechanical, electrical, civil, and I&C systems
  across all phases of the asset life cycle.
• Apply
  QA/QC practices
  , including NDT, material traceability, calibration checks, and compliance with ITPs.
• Support
  knowledge transfer
  sessions with client teams and provide mentoring to junior engineers.
• Document inspection findings, prepare NCRs, and contribute to continual improvement of inspection processes.
• Ensure strict compliance with
  HSE rules
  (PTW, LOTO, confined space entry, PPE).
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and report findings to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related).
• Minimum 10 years of inspection experience
  in the power industry (gas turbines, boilers, piping, electrical, civil).
• At least
  5 years of experience in the Middle East
  .
• Strong knowledge of
  international standards
  (ASME, API, ISO, IEC, NFPA).
• Demonstrated expertise in QA/QC and inspection activities for power plants.
• Excellent English communication skills (Arabic is an advantage).