Asset Description:
Shuweihat S2 IWPP, a Greenfield development project will produce 1507 MW of power and 100 MIGD of water. The Plant includes two power and desalination blocks, each comprising two gas turbines, one steam turbine and three Multi-stage Flash distiller units. The gas turbines are the latest Siemens SGT5000F (94.3A(6)) gas turbines, complete with Siemens steam turbines and generators. The HRSGs are provided by Samsung and the MSF distiller units by Doosan. The first block of power and water capacity is expected to enter commercial operation at the beginning of May 2011, with the facility commercial operation expected in September 2011.
The plant is owned by Ruwais Power Company (RPC) in which ADWEA has 60% equity and the remaining 40% equally shared between GDF Suez and Marubeni.
The plant will be operated and maintained by S2 Operation and Maintenance Company, which is jointly owned (50:50) by Marubeni and GDF Suez. The advertised position is for the S2 O&M;Company.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Shift Charge Engineer and ultimately to the Operations Manager the Control Room operator will be responsible for plant operations within the Operations Shift Team to ensure the plant meets the required availability, reliability, efficiency, generation and cost targets, safely and within strict environmental limits. This will include regular equipment start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers and regular operation / monitoring, as well as responding to alarms and emergency conditions. The role will require a detailed understanding and practical experience of the technologies associated to operating a modern Gas Turbine plant, Desalination plant and a wide range of auxiliary equipment.
Core Competencies
Technical:
1. Thorough understanding of modern CCGT plant and desalination process operating practice.
2. Good foundation and practical knowledge of power plant operations and desalinated water plant, preferably including electrical systems.
3. Power plant engineering concepts
4. Ability to operate the plant efficiently within a varying range of load conditions
5. Ability to supervise and coordinate with field operators (including standing-in for field operators in exceptional circumstances)
6. Ability to give accurate feedback to maintenance personnel on equipment problems
7. Ability to control incidents in a range of situations
8. Ability to coordinate with gas and water grids and fuel suppliers
9. Strong understanding of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment management systems and safety rules.
10. Good command of the English language
11. Computer literacy
12. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Behavioural:
1. Ability to recognise safety issues and hazards to personnel, and to act on own initiative in preventing incidents
2. Ability to work calmly in emergency situations and to recognise and attend to critical tasks
3. Ability to work with multi cultural and multi – disciplinary staff
4. Seek, organise and exchange information for decision making and problem solving
5. Ability to create a climate of open communication on personal and professional issues
6. Ability to work autonomously, prioritising tasks and activities in line with business objectives
7. Quality and environmental awareness and managing according to quality standards and procedures
8. Innovation, vision, creativity, taking initiative, problem solving and decision making
9. Ability to build effective relationships with superiors and subordinates
Key Responsibilities:
1. Safe and efficient delivery of high levels of commercial availability within environment limits
2. Effective liaison with rest of the shift and SCE over plant operational issues
3. Effective liaison with maintenance departments and personnel to ensure that faults are identified and fixed safely, quickly and correctly, and that equipment is appropriately tested before being put back into service
4. Make decisions, or assist others to make decisions, to resolve plant operational problems with immediate, medium and long term consequences
5. Be an active part of the shift and help it to meet appropriate people and plant related performance measures
6. Ensure Company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures are implemented and carried out.
7. Participate in internal / external Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental audits and monitor relevant findings
8. Help ensure that all procedures, documentation, drawings and manuals are kept up to date and necessary training is completed in a timely manner
9. Participate in suitable training programs, both for individual development and operational competence, and help to develop knowledge and experience in subordinates
Performance Indicators:
1. Safe plant operation.
2. Plant availability.
3. Plant short-term output.
4. Plant short-term efficiency.
5. Action in the event of incidents and changes.
6. Quality of feedback and reporting.
Authorisations:
1. Competent Person under Power Plant Safety Rules.
Direct Reports:
Field Operators.
Interfaces:
Internal:
1. Operations Department.
2. Maintenance Department.
3. Administration/Finance Department.
External:
1. Customer.
2. Grid Company.
3. Fuel Supply Company.
4. Local Emergency Services.
5. Major Contractors and Suppliers
Education:
A degree in Electrical, C&I;or Mechanical Engineering (or) Industrial, military, marine or utility training in power generation (or) Accredited Engineering Diploma will be suitable if accompanied by the relevant experience.
Experience:
1. Multiple years of experience in power stations and / or desalination.
2. Experience preferred in CCGT, Gas Turbines, MSF-Desalination plant and a wide range of auxiliary equipment.
3. Experience with Siemens Vx4.3A gas turbines and / or Doosan multi-stage flash desalination would be a particular advantage.
4. Experience of setting-up and / or mobilising an O&M;company in the field of power or desalination projects would be an advantage.
5. Experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage.
6. Commercial awareness and PPA/PWPA knowledge
Medical Status:
The post holder shall be medically able to undertake the duties of the post and any duties they may have to undertake as part of their role in the Power Station emergency plan.
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