Control Room Operator

Job Description
CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

Job Title
:
CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

Career Level
:
Hourly

Location
:
Sulaibiya Wastewater Treatment & Reclamation Plant, Kuwait

Business Unit
:
Veolia water technologies and solutions, Italba Services s.r.l

Function
:
Services

Reports to
:
Field Service Lead - SWWT & Reclamation Plant

Role:-

Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe and smooth operation of
UF/RO reclamation plant, will be part of the operation team, and will work on
shift duty along with the process leader. Responsibilities include - but are
not limited to - monitoring UF/RO system & plant utilities, O&M procedures,
and activities, evaluating treatment process/plant conditions, reporting
operation conditions and findings, and making process control decisions in
coordination with the process leader. The control room operator shall work
closely and coordinate with the process leader, Operation manager, and other
maintenance discipline supervisors to ensure the smooth and effective
operation of the reclamation plant and to sustain overall plant performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:-

The Control Room Operator shall perform the following and any other tasks as
per work requirements:

• The position will be functionally reporting to Field Service Lead and one over one to the Operation Manager.


• Reviews process control operation through inspection of system and plant records, technical data, operating reports, and historical trends.


• Investigates, diagnoses, reports, and recommends correction of abnormalities occurring in any part of the UF/RO plant system or Process or plant utilities to ensure safe operation of the plant as per the stated procedures.


• Shares and escalate the operational observations pertaining to the UF/RO plant process or system control operation to ensure the economical functioning of plant facilities, coordinating operational strategies with Field Service Lead or Manager.


• Responsible for reporting shift operational activities to Field Service Lead and operation manager.


• Responsible for creating a safe working area by isolating the equipment/system from potential hazardous sources and authorizing work executor to start the work by applying LOTO devices, the execution of the work shall be followed until the completion of the job.


• Responsible for measuring individual UF skid turbidity and RO individual vessel conductivity and maintains records for future reference and control.


• Regular updates to Field Service Lead and Manager and make routine plants walk round to notice any plant anomalies before in time. Responsible for reporting the shift activities to concern discipline responsible for corrective actions.


• Routine monitoring of static and rotary equipment and initiating necessary maintenance work to avoid equipment malfunctioning & damages.


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  To work closely with client control room operators to maintain a good relationship while executing the assigned or common tasks.

  
  


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  Execute assigned tasks efficiently as per the instruction given based on plant process requirement and update the status periodically.

  
  


• Responsible for communicating with other disciplines responsible for equipment isolation and initiating the maintenance works, following up the works until the completion of works.


• Writes comprehensive reports on process control operations as necessary to provide information as may be required by management.


• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality service.


• Plan and initiate chemical preparation and perform lab analysis deemed necessary for the plant's smooth operation and work closely with chemical department on timely and safe completion of chemical preparation, loading & unloading of chemicals.


• Reviews all chemical usage to determine correct chemicals, doses, and application points; carry out necessary tasks related to chemical and water analysis based on process requirement.


• Monitoring of process parameters, online instruments, and individual system performances through plant automation system and initiate necessary action.


• Assist Field Service Lead in investigating & troubleshooting the process disturbances, equipment malfunctioning and notify the concerned department responsible in time for necessary actions.


• Write shift activities clearly and organized manner in the shift logbook and the shift activities shall be distinctly communicated to shift reliever for further follow-up.


• Responsible for maintaining daily activity logs like CIP activity log, Refill chemical log, daily analysis log, etc.


• Apply and follow plant EHS procedures including handling of hazardous chemicals, confined space activities, chemical spill control, LOTO procedure, and evacuation & emergency procedures.


• Optimize and assist with the development of operational quality system procedures/guidelines/documents for Water Treatment.


• Ensures to adhere to EHS & Quality processes and procedures, Checks job sites for potential hazards, and reports when things are against company policies.


• Maintains appropriate housekeeping for plant facilities cooperating with other departments.


• Ability to work independently most of the time, but report to his supervisors.


• Determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components to solve the problem.

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:-

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements will be considered


• Work experience of minimum ‎3-‎5 years in Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation plant.


• Proven experience in UF and RO membrane technology.


• Experience in plant automation systems like DCS, SCADA, and PLC is essential.


• Knowledge of plant safety and EHS.


• Good communication skills in English. Arabic knowledge is advantageous.

DESIRED CHARESTERICTS:-

• Ability to work per priority, dealing with complexity and result driven.


• Experience in working with small groups of team members.


• Work experience in any large Water treatment plant process, Chemical, O&G plants, or Power plants.


• Shall possess excellent interpersonal skills and shall be a good team player.