Field Operator

About the Role

ENGIE Saudi Arabia is seeking a Field Operator to join their team in Yanbu, Al Madinah. This full-time position is critical for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of local equipment within a desalination facility, adhering to established procedures and safety protocols. The role involves direct operational control, monitoring, and emergency handling of equipment, contributing to the overall reliability of water production.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor local equipment according to established procedures and dispatch instructions from the Water Control Centre.
• Perform operation, control, monitoring, and emergency handling of local equipment via local PLC/SCADA systems.
• Execute RO equipment start-up and shutdown procedures as per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate with Shift Engineers (SE) and Control Room Operators for Work Permit Isolations, including isolating equipment for maintenance activities.
• Collect local data for normalized permeate flow, salt passage, and differential pressure calculations using membrane normalization software.
• Prepare and maintain data for daily and monthly operational reports.
• Monitor the chemical dosing system operation closely and assist in chemical unloading and stock monitoring.
• Support chemical cleaning, flushing, and preservation (CIP) activities as required.
• Actively participate in all types of operation activities, diagnosis, and troubleshooting within the Desalination Facility.
• Record local data for shift and data reports in accordance with WPA, O&M Agreement, and Company procedures.
• Record routine local data in the Shift Log Sheet.
• Perform and monitor equipment changeovers, ensuring the health of standby equipment.
• Monitor operational parameters, identify out-of-specification operations, and suggest corrective measures.
• Support the O&M Manager/Shift Engineer in incident reporting, root cause analysis, and recommending corrective actions.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure safe local operation of the Desalination plant during the assigned shift.
• Adhere to the Engie Yanbu for O&M Company Emergency Response Procedure in all emergency situations.
• Act as a Designated Person/Issuer under Company Safety Rules.
• Comply with local legislation and Engie Yanbu for O&M company HSES Policy and procedures.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for personal safety, the safety of others, and environmental protection.
• Report and mitigate unsafe acts/conditions, near misses, and accidents.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: ** Engineering or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Electronics, Instrumentation, and Control Engineering.
• Experience: 1 to 2 years of industry experience in Water Treatment (MSF/MED/RO) or Power Plant operations.

Work Environment and Conditions

This role operates within a controlled hazardous environment, classified as Work Level 5 (OSHA scale 1 to 6). Tasks involve risks controlled by established procedures, supervision, safety devices, and HSE Teams. Non-observance of these controls could lead to serious accidents. Exposure to risks includes traffic/automobile accidents, ergonomic issues, and inherent job risks during inspections, site visits, operations, and maintenance activities.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory and includes a hard hat/safety helmet, ear protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, dust mask, cotton coveralls, safety gloves, cotton vest, and a respiratory mask. Ergonomic office equipment is recommended for health protection.

Medical Requirements

Candidates are required to undergo a comprehensive medical physical examination, including visual acuity, color blindness, PFT (lung capacity), and audiometric tests. For individuals older than 45 years, additional laboratory tests (complete blood biometrics, blood chemistry for glucose, urea, and creatinine, general urine exam), an electrocardiogram, and a thorax X-ray (PA) are recommended. Medical criteria for the position include managing high blood pressure (not exceeding 135/85 with an individual monitoring program if altered) and implementing a monitoring and weight reduction program in cases of obesity.