Desalination Plant Control Room Specialist

Iv3 Aqua

Muscat

On-site

OMR 67,000 - 100,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Iv3 Aqua in Oman is seeking a plant operator to monitor and optimize a seawater desalination facility from the Control Room. You will operate desalination processes via SCADA/DCS and PLCs, ensuring consistent water quality and production targets while coordinating with field operators.

The role requires 3–5 years in water desalination or similar industrial process operations, with proven experience in SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Water Treatment Technology, or related discipline.
SCADA/DCS Operations certification is preferred.
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in water desalination, water treatment, utilities, power generation, or industrial process operations.
Experience operating SCADA, DCS, PLC, and computerized control systems.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor desalination plant processes through SCADA, DCS, PLC, and other control systems.
Monitor critical operating parameters including flow rates, pressures, temperatures, water quality indicators, chemical dosing rates, and equipment status.
Maintain stable plant operations and optimize production performance.
Adjust operating parameters as required to maintain process efficiency and product water quality.
Monitor system alarms and respond promptly to operational deviations.
Monitor performance of intake systems, pretreatment units, RO trains, post-treatment systems, and pumping stations.
Ensure plant operating conditions are within approved operating limits.
Identify operational trends and abnormalities through process data analysis.
Support optimization of water recovery rates, energy consumption, and chemical utilization.
Execute plant start-up, shutdown, and process changeover procedures as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
Support emergency operating procedures during abnormal operating conditions.
Monitor plant recovery activities following process interruptions or equipment failures.
Ensure safe execution of operational changes through established procedures.
Participate in emergency response activities when required.
Monitor online water quality analyzers and process performance indicators.
Ensure product water quality remains within contractual and regulatory specifications.
Coordinate with Quality Control Technicians regarding laboratory results and process adjustments.
Take corrective operational actions when water quality parameters approach limits.
Report on water quality concerns immediately to the Shift Supervisor.
Act as the Shift Supervisor during the Shift Supervisor s absence, including leave, vacation, or other temporary absences, ensuring smooth and efficient shift operations.
Lead, coordinate, and supervise the team during the Shift Supervisor s absence while maintaining operational standards, safety requirements, and company policies.
Prepare, review, and submit operational reports, including but not limited to shift reports, incident reports, handover reports, equipment status reports, operational logs, and any other reports required by management.
Ensure effective communication during shift handovers and promptly elevate operational issues, safety concerns, or incidents to the appropriate management.