Propose and develop procedures and business cases to improve plant performance and power output.
Advise on option, risks, costs vs benefits and impact of different system operation and or maintenance on the plant overall performance and generation.
Perform field evaluations, identify plant shortfalls and inefficiency and troubleshoot problems from an engineering point of view.
Ensure all process engineering activities are carried out in the Plant are executed according to SHAMS’s
HSSEQ procedures, standards, and specifications.
Lead, supervise, and coordinate the process engineering activities from the Engineering department.
Health and Safety
General Guidelines
Job Holder works at Shams Solar Power Plant in a controlled potentially hazardous environment.
Job Holder should participate in a monthly cleanup of SHAMS SITE
Job holder should attend the HSE mandatory training as per HSE policy
Risks
The daily tasks performed represent limited risks of accidents (blow, fall…) which are controlled by means of procedures, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), safety devices and HSSE Team supervision.
Traffic/vehicles accidents.
Risks inherent to the job are primarily those related to working in an office environment with occasional trips within the plant.
Key Responsibilities:
Main Activities
General Activities
Interface with senior management to define project scope and present technical recommendations.
Plan and execute the process design for various power-related projects.
Lead a multi-discipline team for the development of conceptual design and estimates.
Create equipment specifications, evaluate vendor bid packages and participate in equipment purchase negotiations.
Understand the power plant process and help define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals, safety and reliability and improvement efforts.
Provide engineering expertise to optimize process systems and implement cost reduction opportunities.
Perform design checking and reviews.
Perform field evaluations and troubleshooting.
Provide guidance and relevant technical information to mechanical, electrical, structural, estimating and process control disciplines.
CSP Specific Activities
Develop the long-term performance and O&M assumptions for the CSP plant
Assess the real performance of the CSP plant by adopting state of the art methods as per the market standards.
Develop modes of operation and control philosophy of the CSP plant and develop innovative ideas to improve efficiency.
Develop Solar filed performance model
Optimize Solar filed extended parameters
Job Context
Shams solar power Plant is located in a desert environment close to Madinat Zayed City.
Job Holder works for the Plant Management team under the supervision of the Engineering Manager.
Job Holder works during dayshift hours.
Job holder supports reliable and accessible 24 hour call out functionality on an as needed basis.
Job Holder works mainly indoor in air-conditioned location.
Skills & Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or Process Engineering.
Chartered Engineer status (e.g. IET, EUR Ing, PEng) is an asset
Experience and Competency
6-8 years of experience in the power generation industry, especially Thermo-solar.
Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing CSP power plants.
Building effective relationships – advanced
Driving performance – intermediate
Resilience & agility – intermediate
Adaptive – advanced
Creativity – advanced
Impact & influence – intermediate
Strategic mindset – intermediate
Leading others – intermediate
Skills
Proficient in Matlab/Simulink, and exposure to one of the following 1D-3D simulation tools (e.g. GT, STARCCM+, ANSYS Fluent, etc)
Proficient in Process Simulation Packages such as Aspen Hysys, Aspen Plus, Thermoflex, PRO II, …
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Exceptional communication skills and able to work in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment.
Ability to prioritize actions and work within a diverse team
Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced, diverse environment
Project management skills and planning and organizing skills
Attention to detail
Field engineering experience, including startup and commissioning
Working knowledge of processes including steam systems, compressed air systems, boiler and chiller plants and power generation