Control Room Operator I — Power & Water Desalination

Acwa China; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA NOMAC is seeking a CCR Operator to monitor and control power and water units from the plant control room. You will maintain steady-state operations, adjust processes, and ensure production targets are met in line with HSSE standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in control room operations, with strong knowledge of DCS/SCADA and plant procedures. Collaboration with Shift Engineers and field operators is essential to maintain safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Engineering or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in control room operations for power/water desalination.

Responsibilities

• Operate the assigned unit/plant from the control panel per procedures.
• Maintain logs/registers and perform shift handovers.
• Diagnose faults and coordinate maintenance actions.
• Coordinate lock out & tag out during equipment isolation.
• Provide on-the-job training to junior team members.

Skills

Plant equipment knowledge

Control room operations

DCS/SCADA/PLC familiarity

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Mentoring & coaching

Education

Engineering diploma

Tools

DCS

SCADA

PLC

Job description

ACWA NOMAC is seeking a CCR Operator to monitor and control power and water units from the plant control room. You will maintain steady-state operations, adjust processes, and ensure production targets are met in line with HSSE standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in control room operations, with strong knowledge of DCS/SCADA and plant procedures. Collaboration with Shift Engineers and field operators is essential to maintain safe, efficient operations.