Expert Operator, Control Room

Marafiq; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Marafiq is seeking a control room operator to manage DCS operations for desalination and water supply systems. You will monitor alarms, collect data, and take corrective actions to maintain safe, reliable production.

Collaboration with field operators and supervisors is essential to resolve deviations and ensure continuous plant performance. The role requires strong adherence to safety and environmental procedures, with experience in large industrial settings and familiarity with plant

Qualifications

• 4 years’ relevant plant operational experience for a Diploma holder
• 6–8 years’ relevant plant operational experience for a High School graduate
• 2 years’ Field Operator experience

Responsibilities

• Carry out all operational activities through DCS and monitor controlling parameters and alarms to ensure continuity of water and seawater production.
• Perform routine checks, record readings and deviations, and take corrective actions as per procedures.
• Review shift handover, logbooks and prepare reports on plant status and incidents.
• Coordinate with field operators and shift supervisor to resolve deviations in electrical systems and plant equipment.
• Maintain safety, quality and environmental standards and communicate risks to supervisors.

Skills

Plant operations

Shift coordination

Alarm monitoring

Safety procedures

Education

Diploma in engineering/industrial

High School graduate

Job description

Job Purpose

Carry out all operational activities through DCS and keep continuous controlling & monitoring operating parameters and alarms of Desal/SWC and all related systems and take appropriate action to correct deviations to ensure continuity of operations and production of water and seawater supply in a safe and reliable manner.

Carry out all operational activities through DCS and keep continuous controlling & monitoring operating parameters and alarms of Desal/SWC and all related systems and take appropriate action to correct deviations to ensure continuity of operations and production of water and seawater supply in a safe and reliable manner.

Key Duties & Responsibility

• Shift take over – review with outgoing shift control operator the activities of the previous shift such as, tripping, shut-downs, start-ups, deviations from normal operating standards, etc. to ensure that continuing problems are handled as necessary.
• Review logbook from previous shift and fill log sheets and other assigned sheets to determine condition/status of each unit. Check parameters, alarms, unit load, take corrective action in respect of deviations according to established procedures and report to Shift supervisor for further advice and action.
• Check and record readings, alarms, process parameters, electrical network etc. for plant/system/equipment and related auxiliaries and report abnormalities or deviations to shift supervisor for advice and further action.
• Follow all relevant safety, quality and environmental control procedures and instructions so that personal safety of others is not jeopardized, and a minimum level of product/service and environmental impact can be guarantee.
• Continuous monitoring for parameters and alarms of Desal/SWC and all related systems and take appropriate action to correct deviations to ensure continuity of operations and production of water and seawater
• Conduct routine equipment/system check, all routine tests and change over, routine test in coordination with field operator, supervisor and all related parties, and fill/maintain record.
• Coordinate/isolate with Field Operators and shift supervisor to resolve deviations from normal standards and problems on the plant electrical systems including isolation of equipment and auxiliaries, operating the electrical system, switching operation of the network.
• Communicate and coordinate with all internal/external parties to maintain and control interfaces and resources supply such as water, seawater, steam, chemical, condensate return, process air etc.
• Act and response to emergency situations; take appropriate steps to stabilize the problem as much as possible while simultaneously informing shift supervisor and other parties as indicated in the procedures to safeguard the unit.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standard and procedures, provide feedback and recommendation for improvement where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and detailed reports including plant status, main activities and incidents and report any deviations, abnormalities, or issues and keep as a reference.
• Participate and provide support to train new control room operator, insure knowledge and experience transfer to maintain high level of capability.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in Control Room and insure all desk facility proper working.
• Review and analyze laboratory reports to verify compliance with water quality standards, identify any deviations, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct regular assessments of equipment availability and prepare weekly reports outlining non-functional equipment, identifying underlying issues, and proposing solutions to ensure optimal operational efficiency.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• 4 years’ relevant plant operational experience in a large industrial environment for a Diploma holder, OR
• 6 – 8 years’ relevant plant operational experience in a large industrial environment for a High School graduate.
• 2 years’ Field Operator experience.

Professional Certification(s)

N/A