Summary
ACWA Power is hiring a Field Operator for its plant operations in Jubail. The role involves monitoring and recording plant parameters, inspecting equipment, and coordinating with the CCR Operator and Shift Supervisor on operations, startups, shutdowns, and maintenance isolations. Candidates need at least four years of experience in power or desalination plant operations; a diploma is desired and a degree is preferred. Familiarity with safety, environmental procedures, firefighting equipment, and plant documentation is required.
The posting
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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)