Control room operator - RO / Desalination plant - Shuqaiq and Rabigh

To monitor and control the operations and parameters of the water units
through the plant's control room and maintain a steady state of operations of
the units, to meet the required production targets, in accordance with NOMAC's
work instructions and quality and HSSE standards.
Control Room Operations
§ Operate the assigned unit / plant from the control panel as per defined
procedures, adjust operating conditions and product flows and take immediate
corrective action in the event of abnormalities or malfunction in the
operating equipment.
§ Develop thorough understanding of plant layout, processes, operating
advanced technology systems and equipment and work procedures of multiple
operating assets in order to perform duties and day to day operations as per
defined quality/HSE standards.
§ Maintain continuous radio contact with field operators, informing them of
current operating conditions and initiating required actions to maintain
operations within the agreed operating parameters.
§ Update the control room registers and logs and carry out proper shift
handover to ensure seamless communication.
§ Follow the work instructions of the Shift Supervisor / Engineer, monitor any
system abnormalities and take quick actions and decisions to normalise the
equipment as per the work instructions / SOPs.
§ Make initial diagnostic check to determine cause of equipment malfunction,
correct faults if required or raise work requests for faulty equipment to the
concerned departments and follow up for the timely and efficient defect
rectification.
§ Coordinate and ensure Lock Out & Tag Out during the isolation of equipment
for maintenance and normalise the equipment after cancellation, as per the
approved Permit to Work procedure.
§ Provide on the job training to junior team members to facilitate knowledge
sharing and achievement of defined quality standards within the team.

Health, Safety, Security & Environment
§ Adhere to all relevant health, safety, security and environmental
procedures, instructions and controls so that the safety of employees and
environmental compliance can be guaranteed.
§ Monitor the environmental regulatory parameters on a regular basis and
report any deviations to Shift Supervisor/Engineer for corrective action.

Policies, Processes, Systems & Procedures
§ Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies, processes,
standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to
the required standard and in a consistent manner.

Continuous Improvement
§ Contribute in the identification and implementation of change initiatives,
programmes and projects in line with the organisation's standards.

Related Assignments
§ Perform any other duties which the line manager may require to be carried
out.

‎5. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:
Needs to work closely with Shift Engineer/ Supervisor, Local Operators, Chief
/ Shift Chemists, Technicians
External:
N/A

Skills

‎6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:
§ A Technical Diploma holder in Engineering.
Minimum Experience:
§ ‎4 years' experience in control room operations in the Power / Water
desalination units
Skills:
§ Knowledge of relevant plant equipment and control room operations
§ Awareness of HSE & quality standards
§ Knowledge of all relevant plant processes and equipment
§ Attention to detail
§ Extensive knowledge of operating systems like DCS, SCADA, PLC etc.
§ Knowledge of downtime analysis and good knowledge of problem solving tools
§ Knowledge of power and water desalination operational activities
§ Mentoring, coaching and people management skills
§ Planning, organizing, and integration skills
§ Team work and effective collaboration skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelors in Chemical or Power or Electrical engineering