Plant Engineer – District Cooling Plant

Plant Engineer – District Cooling

Driving Thermal Reliability In Utility Operations

Facility & Infrastructure Oversight

• **Oversee daily O&M**
• of centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, primary/secondary pumps, and Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems.
• **Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance**
• on high-capacity HVAC equipment and chilled water distribution networks.
• **Coordinate with OEMs**
• and vendors for spare parts procurement, AMC (Annual Maintenance Contracts), and major overhaul services.
• **Monitor plant performance**
• via SCADA and PLC systems to track real-time cooling loads and production efficiency.
• **Troubleshoot critical failures**
• in pumps, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and control valves to minimize service interruptions.

Team Leadership

• **Provide technical supervision**
• to plant operators, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians working in complex mechanical environments.
• **Coordinate field activities**
• for chemical dosing, water quality testing, and heat exchanger cleaning.
• **Ensure compliance**
• with manufacturer guidelines and international engineering standards during all repair activities.

Operational Excellence

• **Implement maintenance programs**
• including vibration analysis, oil analysis for chillers, and hydraulic balancing of the distribution network.
• **Optimize energy consumption**
• by managing plant load profiles and identifying opportunities for cost reduction in water and power usage.
• **Participate in site inspections**
• and commissioning of plant upgrades to ensure operational quality and asset longevity.

Risk & Compliance

• **Ensure all O&M work strictly adheres**
• to industrial safety procedures, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements.
• **Lead safety briefings**
• and toolbox talks focused on high-pressure systems, chemical handling, and confined space entry.
• **Guarantee proper use of PPE**
• specific to mechanical plant environments and industrial noise/heat protection.

Monitoring & Reporting

• **Prepare daily operational logs**
• , cooling production reports, and maintenance history records.
• **Analyse performance trends**
• (e.g., kW/TR efficiency and Delta-T) and report abnormalities to management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• **Education:**
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• **Experience:**
• 5–10 years of experience in plant operations or utility maintenance (District Cooling experience is highly preferred).
• **Knowledge:**
• Deep understanding of industrial refrigeration, water treatment, and large-scale pumping systems.
• **Advantage:**
• Previous experience with District Cooling Providers (e.g., Tabreed, Empower, or similar) within the GCC region.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• **Technical:**
• Proficiency in reading P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), SLDs, and managing CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• **Adaptability:**
• Willingness to support 24/7 operations, including on-call support for emergency breakdowns.
• **Coordination:**
• Strong leadership skills to supervise multi-disciplinary teams and manage external contractors effectively.

Kpis (Key Performance Indicators)

• **Chilled Water Availability:**
• Guaranteeing 100% uptime for connected customers.
• **Specific Power Consumption:**
• Maintaining optimal kW/TR (Efficiency) targets.
• **Delta-T Optimization:**
• Ensuring efficient heat transfer across the network.
• **Safety & Compliance:**
• Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and full regulatory adherence.