13 Utility Operator jobs in Saudi Arabia

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).

Saudi Arabia Expat

• Survey a global portfolio of Energy and Power Industry assets and supporting with the placement of their insurance through development of underwriting reports and
• Improve the process safety performance for our client through recommending continued improvements through risk improvement recommendations and implementation of best practices
• Calculating estimated maximum loss (EML) values associated with major incidents with the use of our specialist software
• Work with a specialist team of client executives, brokers and claims personnel to provide technical information and support for insurance placement, tenders and requests for proposals.
• Developing thought-leadership publications to support clients in their understanding and delivery of improvement in process safety management topics.

What you need to have:

• Extensive industry experience within the energy and / or power generation sector
• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering ESSENTIAL
• Effective communications skills in order to liaise with senior management at various sites, delivering presentations and leading survey meetings
• Competency in data analysis and managing spreadsheets in order to calculate loss estimates
• Highly organised in order to achieve report deadlines and coordinate site visits with a range of clients and underwriters across a variety of countries
• An advanced engineering skill set including experience with process engineering, process safety management, operations management, construction project management, asset integrity management and emergency response

What makes you stand out:

• Experience working for one or more major Operators or Manufacturers for
  years held a senior management position(s) or position of technical influence
• Master's Degree in an Engineering subject (or similar) - Desirable

50 SAR - 60 SAR plus benefits

• Survey a global portfolio of Energy and Power Industry assets and supporting with the placement of their insurance through development of underwriting reports and
• Improve the process safety performance for our client through recommending continued improvements through risk improvement recommendations and implementation of best practices
• Calculating estimated maximum loss (EML) values associated with major incidents with the use of our specialist software
• Work with a specialist team of client executives, brokers and claims personnel to provide technical information and support for insurance placement, tenders and requests for proposals.
• Developing thought-leadership publications to support clients in their understanding and delivery of improvement in process safety management topics.

What you need to have:

• Extensive industry experience within the energy and / or power generation sector
• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering subject (or similar)
• Effective communications skills in order to liaise with senior management at various sites, delivering presentations and leading survey meetings
• Competency in data analysis and managing spreadsheets in order to calculate loss estimates
• Highly organised in order to achieve report deadlines and coordinate site visits with a range of clients and underwriters across a variety of countries
• An advanced engineering skill set including experience with process engineering, process safety management, operations management, construction project management, asset integrity management and emergency response

What makes you stand out:

• Experience working for one or more major Operators or Manufacturers for
  years held a senior management position(s) or position of technical influence
• Master's Degree in an Engineering subject (or similar) - Desirable

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure the timely execution of construction and installation activities.

• Supervise all on-site personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure work is performed as per project specifications and safety standards.
• Monitor construction progress and provide regular updates to the Project Director.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures on-site.

• Resolve site issues and conflicts quickly to avoid project delays.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and codes.

• Maintain accurate site records including daily reports, progress photos, and issue logs.
• Manage site logistics including equipment, material deliveries, and site access.
• Participate in regular progress meetings with stakeholders, contractors, and consultants.
• Monitor and control budget expenditures related to site activities.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or a related field.

Minimum Experience:
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in project execution, with at least 5 years in a site management role on power plant or large industrial infrastructure projects.

• Strong knowledge of power plant systems (mechanical, electrical, I&C).
• Ability to work under pressure and in remote project locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure the timely execution of construction and installation activities.
• Supervise all on-site personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure work is performed as per project specifications and safety standards.
• Monitor construction progress and provide regular updates to the Project Director.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures on-site.
• Resolve site issues and conflicts quickly to avoid project delays.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and codes.
• Maintain accurate site records including daily reports, progress photos, and issue logs.
• Manage site logistics including equipment, material deliveries, and site access.
• Participate in regular progress meetings with stakeholders, contractors, and consultants.
• Monitor and control budget expenditures related to site activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or a related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in project execution, with at least 5 years in a site management role on power plant or large industrial infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of power plant systems (mechanical, electrical, I&C).
• Ability to work under pressure and in remote project locations.

Standort

Saudi-Arabien

Ar Riyāḑ

Riyadh

Unternehmen

Siemens Ltd.

Organisation

Gas Services

Geschäftsbereich

Central

Vollzeit / Teilzeit

Vollzeit

Erfahrungsniveau

Berufserfahrene

A Snapshot of Your Day

Supporting Gas Services New Units projects in KSA by availing technological know-how at power plant balance of system engineering experience to provide all required technical support to ongoing projects to address customer demands, act as the first line of attendance to customer queries and ensure accurate solutions to customer issues in alignment with internal stakeholder departments/ teams. Establish and be responsible for the required reporting structure for internal and external stakeholders. Leading technical discussions / issues through projects portfolios with project teams and internal / external stakeholders

How You'll Make an Impact

• Handle technical aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, timelines, and local standards. Focusing on Balance of the Plant Components and Systems of SGT6-5000F and SGT6-9000HL Combined Cycle applications in Supply Contract and Consortium Agreements in KSA from PM100 to PM700.
• Provide turnkey project experience, process, and plant expertise to all projects in KSA, including warranty support post-COD.
• Develop professional relationships with customers and partners, acting as the main point of contact for technical queries and ensuring high-quality guidance from the team.
• Conduct technology and engineering risk reviews, ensure compliance with local codes and standards, and communicate requirements to project teams. Support Electrical, Process Safety and I&C activities.
• Overview of Technology & Engineering topics (incl. Oil specification check, oil loop, air handling, check & validate standardization options to generate savings). Interface to PHX team regarding HL unites
• Understand technical local standards (incl. BOS) and requirements in our projects and driving successful project outcomes in collaboration with PMs and engineering teams.

What You Bring

• Degree in Electrical, or I&C Engineering, Process control background
• 7-10 years of experience in CCPP Balance of Plant Components and Systems, including planning, coordinating, and driving engineering projects, with familiarity in power generation, installation and commissioning.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (Project Management skills)
• Proven track record to lead virtual and international teams, achieving results in diverse, hybrid, and on-site working environments.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and moderation skills, with excellent communication in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Comfortable handling a wide range of duties, from technical tasks to project coordination, while adhering to industrial standards and ensuring flawless transitions across various work settings.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunity to work on challenging projects in an exciting environment
• Opportunity for remote/flexible work
• Professional support and collaboration with colleagues around the world
• Professional development opportunities within the company

The job posting will remain open for applications for 14 days from the posting date.