Power Plant Control Room 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

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.