Field Operator

Acwa; Al Jubayl; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Acwa is seeking a Local Operator in Jubail to supervise daily plant operations and coordinate with CCR operators on critical activities. The role emphasizes safe startup and shutdown in accordance with SOPs and strict adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.

The candidate will monitor parameters, record readings, and ensure all actions meet quality, health, safety, and environmental standards while maintaining logs and supporting shift handovers.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in a related plant operations field.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental management systems.
• Experience with power or desalination plant operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system parameters and coordinate with CCR Operator on activities affecting plant operations.
• Ensure safe startup and shutdown in line with SOPs.
• Follow Shift Supervisor instructions and report abnormalities promptly.
• Maintain logs of readings and shift activities.
• Inspect plant areas to ensure equipment stays within limits.
• Raise work requests or defect notes for faulty equipment.
• Coordinate isolation and line-up of equipment before/after maintenance.
• Assist in training new operators and uphold housekeeping standards.
• Report near misses and environmental/quality deviations.

Skills

Quality & HSE awareness

Waste identification

Emission monitoring

Environmental health impacts

Firefighting knowledge

PPE & safety equipment

First aid measures

Power & water plant ops

Communication skills

Education

Diploma

Degree

Job description

Local Operator

Location: Jubail

Department / Plant: OperationsReporting To: CCR Operator / Shift Supervisor

Job Summary

• Monitor operational parameters of the system locally and coordinate with the CCR Operator for all activities affecting plant operations.
• Responsible for safe startup and shutdown of the plant in line with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Comply with safety rules and regulations; be familiar with firefighting equipment in the assigned area.
• Follow instructions from the Shift Supervisor / Shift Charge Engineer and CCR Operator.
• Be familiar with plant P&IDs, SOPs, work instructions, basic control logics, emergency operating procedures, and related documents.
• Monitor operational parameters and record periodic readings in log sheets.
• Record and summarize all shift activities and events in the logbook.
• Inspect plant areas and auxiliaries to ensure equipment parameters remain within limits.
• Report any abnormalities immediately to the CCR Operator.
• Perform equipment changeovers according to preset schedules.
• Raise work requests or defect notes for malfunctioning or faulty equipment.
• Coordinate with CCR Operator / Shift Supervisor for isolation and line-up of equipment and systems before and after maintenance.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and ensure cleanup after maintenance activities.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and work instructions at all times.
• Assist in training and familiarization of new operators.
• Report near misses and implement prescribed risk control measures.
• Report deviations related to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Ensure proper waste identification, handling, and disposal.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervision.

Job Specifications Education

• Desired: Diploma
• Preferred: Degree

Minimum Experience (Type and Duration)

• Minimum: 4 years experience in Power or Desalination Plant operations
• Preferred: Experience in the Middle East

Required Skills

• General awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management System principles
• Knowledge of waste identification, classification, and disposal
• Knowledge of emission monitoring
• Knowledge of environmental and health impacts of chemicals used in the plant
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment
• Knowledge of PPE and safety equipment
• Knowledge of first aid measures
• Good understanding of power and water plant operational activities
• Communication skills

Desired Certification / Job‑Specific Skills / Training

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 awareness or working knowledge (preferred)