Control Room Operator: SCADA, Production & Quality

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled operator to monitor and control the feed milling process using SCADA, ensuring production flow and quality. The role involves operating grinders, mixers, extruders, and pellet mills to meet schedules and specs.

You will perform routine quality checks, troubleshoot issues, maintain logs, uphold safety, and coordinate with maintenance and other departments. Experience with SCADA/DCS and rotating shifts is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; a technical degree is advantageous.
• 3-5 years experience in a feed mill, food processing, or similar industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in operating and monitoring SCADA or DCS systems for process control is essential.
• Strong understanding of feed manufacturing principles, including ingredient handling, mixing, pelleting, and quality control.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to quickly diagnose and resolve operational challenges.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for identifying and reporting equipment issues.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, as dictated by production needs.
• Good physical condition, with the ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift moderate weights.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the feed milling process using SCADA systems, ensuring optimal production flow and quality parameters.
• Operate and adjust machinery, including grinders, mixers, extruders, and pellet mills, to meet production schedules and product specifications.
• Perform routine quality checks on raw materials and finished feed products, identifying and rectifying any deviations from standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, equipment malfunctions, and process anomalies to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production logs, records, and reports, documenting key operational data, quality results, and maintenance activities.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies, ensuring a secure and compliant working environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule and oversee preventative maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and longevity.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods within the control room, coordinating with relevant departments.
• Respond promptly to alarms and alerts, taking immediate corrective actions to prevent process disruptions or safety hazards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting and implementing enhancements to optimize feed production processes and efficiency.

Skills

SCADA operation

Process control

Quality control

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Rotating shifts

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree/diploma

Tools

SCADA

DCS systems

Job description

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled operator to monitor and control the feed milling process using SCADA, ensuring production flow and quality. The role involves operating grinders, mixers, extruders, and pellet mills to meet schedules and specs.

You will perform routine quality checks, troubleshoot issues, maintain logs, uphold safety, and coordinate with maintenance and other departments. Experience with SCADA/DCS and rotating shifts is preferred.