Siemens Energy

About the Role

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Department: Power Generation / Operations
Mode of Employment: Permanent
Position Title: Power Plant Operator / Control Room Operator

A Snapshot of Your Day

In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a combined cycle power plant. You will monitor and control plant equipment through the Distributed Control System (DCS), ensure compliance with operational procedures, and respond effectively to operational events and emergencies. Working closely with maintenance and operations teams, you will contribute to achieving generation targets while maintaining high standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Operate and monitor power plant equipment, including gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and generators, via the DCS T3000 system.
• Execute plant start-up, shutdown, and operational changeovers in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Respond promptly and effectively to alarms, incidents, and emergency situations to ensure plant safety and continuity of operations.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operation while meeting generation and performance targets.
• Utilize SPPA-M3000 to manage shift logs, fault notifications, work orders, and spare parts requisitions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and process issues, coordinating closely with maintenance teams for timely resolution.
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations; actively participate in safety drills, Permit-to-Work (PTW) processes, and safety initiatives.
• Maintain accurate operational logs and reports and ensure clear and structured shift handovers.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other departments, and actively participate in operational meetings.
• Proactively identify opportunities for operational efficiency and safety improvements and engage in continuous training and development activities.

What You Bring

Technical & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in combined cycle power plant operations is an advantage; motivated fresh graduates with relevant academic knowledge are encouraged to apply.
• Solid understanding of power plant operations, control systems, and emergency response decision-making.
• Knowledge of gas turbine and steam turbine operation and maintenance principles.
• Good level of digital literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, hands-on mindset.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound decisions in time-critical situations.
• Good communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• Team-oriented attitude with the ability to collaborate across functions and shifts.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve operational performance.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

• Working with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
• Supportive work culture
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform

• e-Learning
• Mentorship
• Coaching

·         Open feedback culture