Control Room Operator, Power & Water Plant (DCS/SCADA)

Acwa Power; Medina; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA NOMAC is seeking a control room professional to monitor and control power and water units from the plant’s control room, ensuring production targets are met while upholding HSSE standards.

The role requires hands-on operation of DCS/SCADA/PLC systems, coordination with field operators, timely fault diagnosis and thorough logging. It also includes on-the-job training for juniors in a demanding utility environment.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience in control room operations in the Power / Water desalination units.
• Knowledge of relevant plant equipment and control room operations.
• Awareness of HSE & quality standards.
• Knowledge of all relevant plant processes and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of operating systems like DCS, SCADA, PLC etc.

Responsibilities

• Operate the assigned unit / plant from the control panel as per defined procedures, adjust operating conditions and product flows and take immediate corrective action in the event of abnormalities or malfunction in the operating equipment.
• Develop thorough understanding of plant layout, processes, operating advanced technology systems and equipment and work procedures of multiple operating assets in order to perform duties and day-to-day operations as per defined quality/HSE standards.
• Maintain continuous radio contact with field operators, informing them of current operating conditions and initiating required actions to maintain operations within the agreed operating parameters.
• Update the control room registers and logs and carry out proper shift handover to ensure seamless communication.
• Follow the work instructions of the Shift Supervisor / Engineer, monitor any system abnormalities and take quick actions and decisions to normalize the equipment as per the work instructions / SOPs.
• Make initial diagnostic check to determine cause of equipment malfunction, correct faults if required or raise work requests for faulty equipment to the concerned departments and follow up for the timely and efficient defect rectification.
• Coordinate and ensure Lock Out & Tag Out during the isolation of equipment for maintenance and normalize the equipment after cancellation, as per the approved Permit to Work procedure.
• Provide on-the-job training to junior team members to facilitate knowledge sharing and achievement of defined quality standards within the team.

Job description

ACWA NOMAC is seeking a control room professional to monitor and control power and water units from the plant’s control room, ensuring production targets are met while upholding HSSE standards.

The role requires hands-on operation of DCS/SCADA/PLC systems, coordination with field operators, timely fault diagnosis and thorough logging. It also includes on-the-job training for juniors in a demanding utility environment.