PULPIT OPERATOR

Power International Holding; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 96,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Power International Holding in Abu Dhabi seeks a Pulpit Operator to control steel production from the central control room. You will operate rolling mills, furnaces, and casting machines via HMI/SCADA, monitor data, and adjust parameters to sustain safety and quality.

The role requires at least 1 year of GCC experience, a Diploma in Electrical engineering or related certificate, and SAP ERP familiarity. You will collaborate with maintenance, QA, and on-ground teams, maintain records, and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical or related certificate.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate rolling mills, furnaces, and casting machines from the pulpit using HMI/SCADA.
• Coordinate with on-ground teams to maintain production flow.
• Adjust process parameters to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Monitor alarms and take corrective actions, including emergency shutdowns when required.
• Maintain records of process data, output, downtime, and incidents.
• Support process improvements for better efficiency.
• Ensure energy use is optimized to reduce costs.
• Prepare shift reports for the next shift.

Skills

HMI/SCADA control

Process parameter tuning

Industrial safety procedures

SAP ERP familiarity

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Pulpit Operator is responsible for controlling and monitoring steel production processes from the central control room (pulpit). This role ensures smooth and efficient operation of equipment such as rolling mills, continuous casting machines, or furnaces while maintaining safety and quality standards. The operator adjusts process parameters, monitors production data, and coordinates with on-ground personnel to optimize plant performance.

Job Responsibilities 1

Operate and control rolling mills, furnaces, or casting machines from the pulpit using HMI/SCADA systems.

Communicate with on-ground operators, maintenance teams, and quality inspectors to ensure seamless production flow.

Adjust speed, temperature, pressure, and other process parameters to maintain production efficiency and product quality.

Monitor alarms and emergency signals, take corrective actions, and initiate emergency shutdowns when required.

Ensure product specifications are met by continuously monitoring process data and identifying defects.

Maintain accurate records of process parameters, production output, downtime, and incidents.

Diagnose minor equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance for quick resolution.

Monitor power consumption and optimize operational settings to reduce energy costs.

Provide detailed shift reports and communicate key operational details to the next shift

Participate in process improvement initiatives and suggest optimizations for better efficiency

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Understanding of rolling, melting, casting, or finishing operations in a steel plant

Experience in controlling industrial processes using Human-Machine Interface (HMI) or SCADA systems.

Ability to fine-tune operational parameters to improve productivity and quality.

Knowledge of industrial safety protocols, emergency shutdown procedures, and hazard mitigation.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 1 year working experience/relevant experience, GCC experience is a plus

Competencies

• QA Reviews and Inspections L2
• Material testing & Standard awareness L2
• Quality Control and Conformance L2
• Statistical Quality Control L2
• Document & Record Control L2
• Agility
• AI Fluency
• Leadership
• Quality
• Resilience

Education

Diploma in Electrical Certificates or equivalent or any Related Technical Certificates

Requirements: