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About the Role

ENGIE Middle East is seeking a motivated Field Operator to join their team in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to the local operations of the plant, ensuring it meets required availability, reliability, efficiency, generation, and cost targets while adhering to strict safety and environmental standards. The role involves hands-on operation and monitoring of modern Gas Turbine Plants, Desalination plants, and a wide range of auxiliary equipment, requiring a detailed understanding and practical experience in these technologies.

The Field Operator will be responsible for executing regular equipment start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and routine operations. They will also be expected to respond effectively to alarms and emergency conditions, contributing to the overall safe and efficient functioning of the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS), performing all operational activities in line with the safety and environment management systems.
• Execute assigned duties and other tasks in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Provide monitoring for ongoing maintenance jobs in assigned areas.
• Report any unsafe conditions and behaviors observed in the workplace.
• Conduct routine plant checks, including plant round-ups and completion of log sheets.
• Perform operational actions under the direction of the Control Room Operator (CRO), such as valve operations, pump switching, and local alarm resets, to prevent or correct abnormal plant operations.
• Prepare the plant for start-ups in accordance with approved operational procedures.
• Execute plant shutdowns and extended shutdown preservation routines as per approved operational procedures.
• Perform manual intervention actions during trip conditions and maintain close supervision to ensure a safe plant rundown.
• Apply safety rules for performing safe plant isolations from the system to facilitate routine maintenance activities, and safely de-isolate and restore plant equipment to the system.
• Carry out routine maintenance activities on the plant, such as lube oil top-ups and filter replacements.
• Support the CRO during emergency situations.
• Conduct sample analysis of plant process steam water cycles, Demin water, distillate, potable water, and other samples when a chemist is not on-site.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of various plant systems and equipment.
• Maintain the safety and housekeeping standards of the plant.
• Initiate routine operational activities.
• Complete the Field Operator's skill matrix and act as a CRO when required, taking complete charge of power and desal blocks.
• Perform lube oil top-ups as required on plant equipment.
• Conduct routine site inspections to regularly update the status of plant equipment.
• Carry out dewatering routines in specified plant areas as needed.
• Raise service requests in the system for defects and coordinate with the Shift Engineer for approval.
• Assist maintenance personnel in pinpointing equipment defects when necessary.
• Manage the changeover of chemical tanks.
• Ensure the export quality of potable water meets WHO guidelines and the potable water quality standards set in the agreement.
• Follow all relevant operational procedures and instructions to ensure work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Communicate daily on plant operational issues and defects with the CRO, Shift Engineer, and other team members.
• Coordinate and cooperate daily with the CRO and Maintenance Staff for routine and emergency operational and maintenance activities.
• Adhere to shift handover and communication protocols as per approved procedures.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• The job holder operates under the general guidance of the CRO.
• Any extraordinary issues arising outside of set policies and procedures must be referred to the CRO/Shift In Charge for discussion and approval of recommended actions.
• Accountable for achieving plant HSE objectives and goals.
• Responsible for the audit of compliance to corporate, safety, and environment standards.
• Responsible for reporting incidents and near misses and performing safety walkdowns as per assigned KPIs.
• Accountable for the quality of Operations Roundups, Log Sheets, Data Entry, and Raised Work Orders.
• Responsible for the maintenance of plant water chemistry, distillate, and potable water quality.
• Responsible for the application of proper isolations and de-isolations as per safety documentation and other safety precautions.
• Responsible for the efficient management of plant chemicals.
• Responsible for the effective planning of safe chemical tank changeovers.
• Responsible for compliance with potable water quality requirements.
• Responsible for the training and development of On-the-Job Trainees (OJTs) and junior staff.
• Responsible for the completion of the Operation's skill matrix for personal development.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in Gas Turbine Plant Operation.
• Experience in Desalination Plant Operation.
• Ability to operate Auxiliary Equipment.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems.
• Understanding of Environment Management Systems.
• Competence in Plant Operations.
• Skills in Plant Start-ups and Shut-downs.
• Proficiency in Plant Isolations.
• Experience in Routine Maintenance.
• Capability in Sample Analysis.
• Expertise in Water Quality Maintenance.
• Skills in Chemical Tank Changeover.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Effective Teamwork abilities.
• Problem-Solving capabilities.

Work Context and Details

This is a full-time position based in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within ENGIE Middle East's GBU Renewables & Flexible Power business unit, under the GEN International - KSA division. The legal entity is JUBAIL O&M COMPANY LIMITED. While specific experience requirements are not detailed, the role involves operating modern plant equipment and requires a hands-on approach.