Job summary
ACWA Power is recruiting Central Control Room (CCR) Operators for power generation and RO desalination plants in Saudi Arabia. The role involves monitoring and controlling plant operations via DCS/SCADA, coordinating field activities and responding to operational deviations to maintain safe, reliable performance.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor and control plant equipment and processes via DCS/SCADA following operating and safety procedures.
- Oversee RO desalination or CCGT plant systems and associated balance-of-plant equipment.
- Observe alarms, trends and equipment condition; identify abnormalities and take authorized corrective actions.
- Execute approved start-up, shutdown, equipment changeover and emergency procedures.
- Coordinate with field operators and shift supervisors on isolation and maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate shift logs, operational records and handover documentation.
- Coordinate with laboratory and field teams on plant chemistry and water quality monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with HSE, emergency response and operational safety standards.
Requirements
- Technical diploma in engineering required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum 4 years control room experience in power generation or desalination.
- Strong knowledge of DCS, SCADA and PLC systems.
- Experience with RO desalination or CCGT plant operations.
- Ability to interpret alarms, analyze trends and troubleshoot issues.
- Familiarity with startup, shutdown, emergency and permit-to-work procedures.
- Awareness of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 preferred.
- Willingness to work shifts and support emergencies, start-ups and shutdowns.
Skills
DCSSCADAPLCRO desalinationCCGT operationsalarm managementtrend analysisstartup/shutdown proceduresHSE compliancepermit-to-work
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