Operator, Control Room

Job Overview

The role involves managing operational tasks via Distributed Control System (DCS), continuously monitoring operational parameters and alarms for desalination and seawater circulation systems. The operator will take prompt corrective measures to maintain uninterrupted throughput and safe, dependable production of water and seawater.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume shift duties by reviewing the prior shift operations, including shutdowns, start-ups, and any anomalies, ensuring ongoing issues are properly addressed.
• Examine previous shift logbooks and documentation to assess unit condition and status; verify parameters and alarms, implement corrective actions per protocol, and escalate to the shift supervisor as needed.
• Record readings and monitor plant equipment, electrical network, and processes, reporting any irregularities or deviations to supervisors promptly.
• Adhere strictly to safety, quality, and environmental standards to protect personnel and maintain product/service quality and ecological safeguards.
• Continuously supervise parameters and alarms of desalination and seawater systems, addressing deviations immediately to sustain operation continuity.
• Perform routine system and equipment inspections, conduct required tests, coordinate with field operators and supervisors for operational changes, and maintain detailed records.
• Liaise with field operators and supervisors to isolate and remedy plant electrical system issues, handling equipment isolation and network switching operations effectively.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage resources and interfaces including water, seawater, steam, chemicals, condensate return, and process air supply.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergency scenarios to stabilize issues while notifying necessary personnel to safeguard plant units.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and procedures, providing suggestions for process enhancements when appropriate.
• Keep comprehensive and accurate reports on plant conditions, major activities, incidents, and any observed deviations to serve as a reference.
• Support and train new control room operators to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain operational proficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the Control Room while ensuring all workstation facilities are fully operational.
• Analyze laboratory results for water quality, confirm adherence to standards, detect deviations, and enforce corrective measures when required.
• Evaluate equipment availability regularly and produce weekly reports detailing non-functional equipment, root causes, and potential corrective strategies to optimize efficiency.

Experience Requirements

• At least 4 years of operational experience in a large industrial plant for those with a Diploma qualification.
• Between 6 to 8 years of operational experience in comparable industrial settings for candidates with a High School diploma.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Field Operator.