CCR Operator

ACWA Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power is seeking a CCR Operator to monitor and control power generation units from the Central Control Room. You will ensure safe, reliable and efficient plant operation, maintain parameters within limits, and respond to abnormal conditions while coordinating with field operators.

You will operate DCS/SCADA/PLC and other control systems, maintain logs, support start-ups and shut-downs, and ensure HSSE, quality and environmental standards are met.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years as CCR/Control Room Operator in a CCGT, Thermal, or Water Desalination Plant.
• Experience operating DCS, SCADA, PLC and other control systems.
• Knowledge of HSSE and Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor power generation units using DCS, SCADA, PLC.
• Monitor plant parameters and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Shift Supervisors and Field Operators during operations.
• Record accurate logs, handovers and reports.
• Follow SOPs and LOTO/Permit to Work procedures.
• Support plant start-up and shutdown activities.
• Identify abnormalities and raise maintenance requests.
• Ensure HSSE, quality, and environmental standards compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to junior operators when needed.
• Report deviations, incidents, and safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Power Plant operations

DCS/SCADA/PLC

Troubleshooting

Shift coordination

Reporting & logkeeping

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

DCS

SCADA

PLC

Job description

The CCR Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling plant operations from the Central Control Room to ensure safe reliable and efficient operation of the power generation units The role involves maintaining operational parameters within approved limits responding to operational abnormalities coordinating with field operators and supporting plant production targets while complying with safety quality and environmental standards

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor power generation units through DCS SCADA PLC and other control systems
• Monitor plant parameters and take corrective actions to maintain safe and efficient plant operations
• Coordinate closely with Field Operators and Shift Supervisors during routine operations start-ups shutdowns and emergency situations
• Identify equipment abnormalities perform initial troubleshooting and raise maintenance requests when required
• Maintain accurate operational logs records and shift handover reports
• Execute plant operating procedures work instructions and standard operating procedures SOPs
• Support equipment isolation and restoration activities in accordance with Lock Out Tag Out LOTO and Permit to Work procedures
• Monitor plant performance and contribute to operational reliability and efficiency improvements
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to junior operators when required
• Ensure compliance with all Health Safety Security Environmental HSSE Quality and operational standards
• Report operational deviations incidents and safety concerns promptly
• Perform any other duties assigned by management

Education

Diploma in Engineering or a related Technical Discipline

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a CCR Operator or Control Room Operator in a CCGT Power Plant Thermal Power Plant or Water Desalination Plant
• Experience operating DCS SCADA PLC and other control systems
• Experience in plant start-up shutdown troubleshooting and power generation operations

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Power Plant operations and processes
• Experience with DCS SCADA PLC and other plant control systems
• Understanding of plant equipment operating procedures and safety requirements
• Knowledge of troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques
• Awareness of HSSE and Quality Management Systems
• Ability to interpret trends alarms and plant operating data
• Good planning coordination and communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Good report writing and shift handover skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and plant operating systems

Preferred Experience

• Experience in large-scale CCGT power plants
• Exposure to outage management and plant performance optimization
• Experience working in an Independent Power Project IPP environment

Work Environment

The role is based in the Central Control Room and involves working in rotating shifts to support 24 7 plant operations The CCR Operator will work closely with Shift Supervisors Field Operators Maintenance Teams and other Operations personnel to ensure safe and reliable plant performance Diploma in Engineering or a related Technical Discipline.Minimum 4 years of experience as a CCR Operator or Control Room Operator in a CCGT Power Plant, Thermal Power Plant, or Water Desalination Plant.Experience operating DCS, SCADA, PLC, and other control systems.Experience in plant start-up, shutdown, troubleshooting, and power generation operations.Strong knowledge of Power Plant operations and processes.Experience with DCS, SCADA, PLC, and other plant control systems.Understanding of plant equipment, operating procedures, and safety requirements.Knowledge of troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.Awareness of HSSE and Quality Management Systems.Ability to interpret trends, alarms, and plant operating data.Good planning, coordination, and communication skills.Teamwork and collaboration abilities.Good report writing and shift handover skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and plant operating systems.Experience in large-scale CCGT power plants.Exposure to outage management and plant performance optimization.Experience working in an Independent Power Project (IPP) environment.