Control Room Operator

About the Role

Acwa is seeking a Control Room Operator to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves monitoring and controlling unit and plant operation parameters, coordinating with other operators, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules and regulations and maintain familiarity with fire equipment in the area.
• Understand plant P&IDs, SOPs, work instructions, operation and control logics, and emergency operation procedures.
• Monitor all unit parameters, record periodic readings on log sheets, and summarize shift activities in the log book.
• Follow instructions from the Shift Charge Engineer and Shift Supervisor, coordinating with other operators on all activities.
• Respond promptly and effectively to abnormal operating conditions.
• Coordinate and ensure Lock Out & Tag Out procedures are followed for equipment isolation during maintenance, as per the approved Permit To Work procedure. Normalize equipment upon instruction after cancellation.
• Inspect the unit and auxiliaries during the shift to confirm equipment parameters are within limits and report any abnormalities to the Shift Supervisor/SCE.
• Perform periodic protection tests under the supervision of the SCE/Supervisor and maintain accurate records. Conduct equipment changeovers according to preset schedules.
• Raise work requests or defect notes for faulty equipment and follow up on rectification.
• Assist in the training and familiarization of new operators.
• Report near misses and implement prescribed risk controls.
• Report deviations in the Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System.
• Ensure proper waste disposal measures are followed.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar control room or plant operation role.
• Demonstrated understanding of plant P&IDs, SOPs, work instructions, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to monitor operational parameters and take appropriate action during abnormal conditions.

Work Environment

The successful candidate must be prepared to work in a remote location as part of a full-time operational team.