Job description

About the job Shift Manager Job Title: Operations Shift Manager

Location: GCC Region

Employment Type: Full-Time

Operations Shift Manager to direct, supervise, and coordinate round-the-clock power generation and water desalination plant operations. You will lead shift personnel to ensure maximum plant availability, commercial compliance, and operational safety.

• Shift Leadership: Supervise shift operations, direct personnel, and manage smooth shift handovers and log reviews.
• Plant Operations: Maintain safe, reliable power and water production in compliance with PWPA (Power and Water Purchase Agreement) and OMA guidelines.
• Incident & Emergency Response: Lead real-time troubleshooting, business continuity protocols, and escalation management during operational abnormalities.
• EHS & Permit Governance: Enforce strict Permittowork (PTW), LOTO, process safety, and waste/hazardous material handling protocols.
• Maintenance Coordination: Log plant defects and align emergency/planned maintenance activities to minimize commercial impact.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Power Engineering.
• Experience: 10+ years in power plant and desalination operations (ideally in >1GW IWPP / CCGT / SWRO facilities).
• Regional Experience: Minimum 5+ years of GCC/Middle East O&M experience required.
• Certifications: BOE (Boiler Operation Engineer), NEBOSH/EHS certifications, or PTW/LOTO licenses are highly preferred.
• Skills: Expert in DCS/SCADA control systems, PWPA compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and team leadership.