Control Room Operator – Wind

NRL; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 112,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a skilled professional to monitor and control wind farm operations in North West Saudi Arabia. Key responsibilities include operating wind turbines via SCADA, tracking efficiency, and responding to system alerts. The ideal candidate will have a Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years of control room experience. This is a permanent position with several benefits including annual flights and accommodation support, emphasizing the company's commitment to safety and diversity.

Benefits

Annual return flights

Transport to and from the airport

Medical cover

Individual accommodation

Food

Life insurance

Opportunity to work on major projects in renewables

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ wind plant control room experience.
• Professional level of English (written & spoken).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wind turbines and transformers via SCADA.
• Track generation and performance curves; analyse real-time and historical data.
• Identify and respond to alarms and system abnormalities.

Skills

Proficiency with SCADA/DCS/PLC

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location & Project Context

North West Saudi Arabia – Vision 2030 Renewable Energy Project

Purpose: Monitor and control wind farm operations using SCADA to maximise energy yield and ensure safe, compliant plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wind turbines, transformers and switchgear via SCADA.
• Track generation and performance curves; analyse real-time and historical data.
• Identify and respond to alarms, system abnormalities and grid events.
• Maintain control room logs and manage shift handovers.
• Coordinate LOTO and support safe maintenance isolation.
• Work closely with field teams; uphold HSE standards and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3–5 years’ wind plant control room experience.
• Proficiency with SCADA/DCS/PLC and electrical protection basics.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information

Permanent relocation to North West Saudi Arabia.

Benefits

• Annual return flights
• Transport to and from the airport
• Medical cover
• Individual accommodation
• Food
• Life insurance
• Opportunity to work on major projects in the renewables sector

Working pattern: 5 days/week; rotational working may be required.

Visa: Single status.

English: Professional level (written & spoken).

Start date: April 2026.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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