Chemist

KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign 2026

Location: Saudi Arabia
Function: Operations / Chemistry – RO Desalination & CCGT Power Generation

Job Summary

ACWA Operations is seeking experienced Chemists for upcoming opportunities across RO desalination and CCGT power plants in Saudi Arabia.

The role is responsible for monitoring plant chemistry, conducting laboratory analyses, ensuring water quality compliance, and supporting safe and efficient chemical treatment processes to maintain plant reliability and operational performance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze water quality parameters, chemical dosing, and treatment processes to ensure compliance with operational and environmental standards.

• Oversee RO desalination chemistry, including feedwater quality, pretreatment, membrane performance, scaling, fouling, and product-water quality.

• Monitor CCGT plant chemistry, including steam-water cycles, HRSG, condensate, feedwater, and cooling-water systems.

• Conduct laboratory testing, sampling, chemical analysis, and equipment calibration to ensure accurate and reliable results.

• Coordinate chemical treatment activities, including RO membrane cleaning-in-place (CIP), chemical preparation, and chemistry-related maintenance.

• Investigate chemistry deviations, troubleshoot chemical treatment issues, and coordinate corrective actions with Operations and Maintenance teams.

• Maintain accurate chemical consumption records, laboratory results, operational logs, and periodic performance reports.

• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, safe chemical handling procedures, Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS), PPE requirements, and environmental protection standards.

Job Specifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (BSc).

• Postgraduate qualification in Chemistry is preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in RO desalination or CCGT power plants.

• Experience working in the Middle East is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of RO desalination chemistry, membrane treatment, and water quality analysis, or CCGT steam-water cycle and cooling-water chemistry.

• Experience in laboratory testing, chemical sampling, water treatment processes, and chemical dosing systems.

• Ability to analyze chemistry trends, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment calibration, chemical treatment monitoring, and quality control procedures.

• Understanding of chemical safety, environmental compliance, waste management, and HSE requirements.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, reporting, communication, and organizational skills.

Required Certifications

• Certified Environmental and Safety Qualification.

• Awareness or working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 is preferred.

Work Conditions

• Plant-based position in Saudi Arabia.

• Laboratory and plant operations involving chemical analysis, water quality monitoring, and safe chemical handling.

Join Our KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign!

We welcome experienced Chemists with relevant expertise in RO desalination or CCGT power generation.

Apply by 26 November 2026 to be considered for the December recruitment campaigns.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team with further information about the recruitment process.

Applications will be reviewed against relevant recruitment requirements. Registration does not guarantee an invitation, interview, or employment offer.