Senior Operations Center Operator (III)

About the Role

The Water Transmission Company is seeking a Senior Operations Center Operator (III) to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supervising the operation and maintenance of pumping stations and transmission lines, ensuring operational efficiency and safety according to approved standards. The operator will coordinate with relevant parties to maintain the continuity and quality control of water supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all work adheres to approved policies, processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in systems and practices, focusing on cost reduction, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, bylaws, and standards within the Water Transmission Company, including those related to Human Capital, Safety, Industrial Security, Risk, and Cyber Security.
• Escalate issues to ensure timely and efficient resolution of challenges.
• Conduct operational monitoring of pumping stations and pipelines, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and addressing any deficiencies or malfunctions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports on incidents, pumping efficiency, resource consumption, and equipment performance, discussing findings with relevant parties for process improvement.
• Perform periodic inspections of equipment and systems to ensure operational efficiency and coordinate with maintenance teams for scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Implement operational and safety procedures for electrical and mechanical equipment, ensuring personnel comply with occupational safety requirements.
• Coordinate pumping and distribution operations through continuous communication with the Central Control Room (CCR) and Local Control Stations (LCR) to ensure efficient water flow.
• Issue work permits and supervise maintenance work by internal teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with work procedures, safety, and quality.
• Analyze operational performance by monitoring consumption, comparing forecasts with actual production, and suggesting improvements to efficiency and breakdown reduction.
• Perform isolation and re-energization of mechanical and electrical equipment (medium and low voltage) following safety procedures.
• Monitor water quality in coordination with laboratory teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards and addressing any defects affecting water quality.
• Participate in planning and developing operational systems by proposing design improvements, developing standard operating procedures, and ensuring compliance with technical standards.
• Develop and implement emergency plans and procedures for operational disruptions and crises, ensuring rapid response and minimizing damage.
• Operate the Central Control Room manually or electronically according to the shift schedule, ensuring continuous monitoring of pumping load and tank levels.
• Inspect and monitor Central Control Room operations by reading gauges, graphs, online analysis devices, computer screens, and other systems for early problem detection.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within the Water Transmission Company, based in Saudi Arabia, focusing on critical infrastructure operations.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.