We are currently looking for a Senior Thermal Power Plant Engineer to be based on our Project Site. You will project manage feasibility studies, due diligence assignments, lenders and sponsor technical advisory services for large power plant infrastructure projects. The role is initially based on site working in the clients’ offices. You will see yourself working on a Mega project that’s never been developed before and part of a growing business.
Responsibilities not limited to;
- Responsible for planning the technical aspects associated with cost, schedule, safety, quality, risk management, engineering, construction and start-up of Thermal Power Plant projects
- Participating in Safety Studies including but not limited to HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA and QRA
- Manage and coordinate the design and operational reviews and approvals from key stakeholders
- Review and develop technical standards, specifications, drawings, and documents.
- Work with Management to implement internal Project Control tools
- Participate in the selection and negotiation of engineering and construction contractors.
- Coordinate and manage the quality of reporting and inputs from technical, environmental and social advisors.
- Deliver concise, informative reports to address key risks to lenders and sponsors on power projects.
- Prepare techno-economic viability reports, due diligence reports and construction monitoring reports.
- Apply risk-based approach, working with the sponsor team and Lenders technical teams to provide technical and commercial reviews of projects in order to identify risks.
- Ensure stakeholders are fully aware of the risks involved and identify areas Identify areas that need to be developed to reduce risk and add value to the project.
- Provide detailed recommended actions with the party best placed to manage the risk.
- Degree qualified in Mechanical engineering or relevant degree.
- Previous experience for about 15 years as a Power Plant engineer with expertise in design and advisory.
- CCGT, OCGT and Reciprocating Engine experience using gas and diesel fuels.
- Strong technical engineering focus, experience in GT Pro or similar gas power performance modelling software would be beneficial.
- Experience of specifying mechanical equipment and producing datasheets for various power plant equipment including but not limited to fuel tanks, pumps, valves, metering station, fuel gas compressors, gas conditioning, emissions monitoring, RO plant and air compressors.
- Experience in e-fuels i.e. Hydrogen and methanol storage and delivery systems would be beneficial.
- Understanding of Geothermal, Solar, Wind and BESS technologies would be ideal.
- Major project experience and support to end to end gas transmission and power generation projects.
- Understands project life cycle, feasibility studies, competitive bidding of large power plants, engineering and construction of large power plants, commissioning, and operations phase of the plant.
- Strong power engineering background for thermal power plant projects and familiar with owners’ engineer and/or technical advisory services, including feasibility and conceptual studies.
- An understanding of district cooling would be beneficial although not essential.
- Good project management capability and be prepared to undertake short visits to client and site offices.
- Ability to apply a risk-based approach, often working with the sponsor team and lenders technical teams to provide technical and commercial reviews of projects to identify key risks
Jacobs first started work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1945, initially on oil, gas and energy projects. Over time, our work has evolved to focus on urban planning, social infrastructure, water, transportation and ports projects.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
