Control Room Operator

Role Overview

Control Room Operator at ACWA Power. Reports to Shift Supervisor / Shift Charge Engineer.

Role Purpose

Monitor and control Unit/plant operation parameters and coordinate with other Operators regarding all activities that affect operation.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Monitoring

• Monitor all parameters of the unit and enter periodic readings on log sheets.
• Inspect the unit and auxiliaries during the shift to ensure all equipment parameters are within limits.
• Perform equipment changeover according to preset schedules.
• Normalize equipment after cancellation when instructed to do so.

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Be familiar with fire equipment in the work area.
• Coordinate and ensure Lock Out & Tag Out during equipment isolation for maintenance as per approved Permit To Work procedure.
• Be alert and take quick actions during abnormal operating conditions.
• Report near misses and implement prescribed risk controls.
• Report deviations in Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.
• Ensure proper waste disposal measures.

Documentation & Reporting

• Summarize all activities and events that took place during the shift in the log book.
• Report abnormalities to the Shift Supervisor / Shift Charge Engineer.
• Raise work requests or defect notes for faulty equipment and follow up for defect rectification.

Knowledge & Procedures

• Be familiar with plant P&IDs, SOPs, Work Instructions, Operation and control logics, emergency operation procedures and any other related documents.
• Perform periodic protection tests under supervision of Shift Charge Engineer / Supervisor and maintain records.

Coordination & Support

• Follow instructions of the Shift Charge Engineer and Shift Supervisor and coordinate with other Operators regarding all activities.
• Assist in the training and familiarization of new operators.

General

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Engineering is required.
• Bachelor of Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in the same position.

Skills & Competencies

• Generic awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management System principles.
• Knowledge of identification, classification and disposal of waste.
• Knowledge of Emission Monitoring.
• Knowledge of environmental and health impact of chemicals being used in the plant.
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment and safety equipment.
• Knowledge of First Aid measures.
• Well conversed with Power/Water plant operational activities.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Hazard Risk Assessment capability.
• Aspect Impact Assessment knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 awareness or working knowledge is preferred.

Additional Information

• Ready to work in remote location.