Field Operator

Role Overview

Field Operator at ACWA Power, located at Nairiyah 1 CCGT plant in the Operations department, reporting to the CCR Operator or Shift Supervisor.

Role Purpose

Monitor operational parameters of the power generation system at the local level and coordinate with the Control Center Operator to ensure safe, compliant startup and shutdown of the plant according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Be familiar with fire equipment in the assigned area.
• Follow instructions of the Shift Supervisor, Shift Charge Engineer, and CCR Operator.
• Report near misses and implement prescribed risk controls.
• Report deviations in Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.

Operations & Monitoring

• Monitor all system parameters and enter periodic readings on log sheets.
• Summarize all activities and events that occurred during the shift in the log book.
• Inspect the area and auxiliaries during the shift to confirm all equipment parameters remain within limits.
• Report abnormalities to the CCR Operator.
• Perform equipment changeover according to preset schedules.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.

Plant Knowledge & Documentation

• Become familiar with plant P&IDs, SOPs, work instructions, basic control logics, emergency operation procedures, and all related documents.

Maintenance & Equipment Management

• Raise work requests or defect notes for faulty equipment.
• Coordinate with CCR Operator and Shift Supervisor for isolating and lining up equipment and systems before and after maintenance.
• Maintain tidy housekeeping in the work area and ensure cleanup after maintenance work.

Environmental & Waste Management

• Ensure proper waste disposal measures.
• Implement knowledge of identification, classification, and disposal of waste.

Training & Support

• Assist in the training and familiarization of new operators.

General Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4 years in Power or Desalination plant operations.
• Desired education: Diploma.
• Preferred education: Degree.
• Preferable: Experience in the Middle East.

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 used in the plant.
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment.
• Knowledge of PPE and safety equipment.
• Knowledge of First aid measures.
• Well conversed with Power and Water plant operational activities.
• Communication skills.

Additional Information

• Desired certification or working knowledge: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 awareness.
• Ready to work in remote location.