Control Room Operator

Full time at INTERNATIONAL POWER S.A., DUBAI BRANCH in UAE

Posted on February 16, 2025

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Requisition ID: 39930 Location: Abu Dhabi, AE Control Room Operator About ENGIE ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners, and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. About MIRFA 2 RO Plant Mirfa 2 Reverse Osmosis (M2 RO) Plant uses RO technology to produce and supply up to 120 million imperial gallons, equivalent to 550,000 cubic metres of potable water per day to EWEC under a 30-year O&M Agreement with Mirfa 2 RO Desalination Company. The M2 RO Water Plant is located adjacent to the existing Mirfa 1 Plant located at the Mirfa Complex five kilometers west of the town of Mirfa, about 100 kilometers southwest of the city of Abu Dhabi on the Arabian Gulf coast in UAE. The expected date for starting commercial operations of the plant is November 2025. Job Purpose Operate the water plant from the control room to ensure the plant meets availability, reliability, efficiency, and generation targets within environmental limits. Key Responsibilities Mobilization Phase:

Setup of department policies & procedures.
Review O&M manual, process/design issues.
Participate in plant commissioning activities.

O&M Period:

Decision-making affecting plant processes and performance.
Develop and implement operational procedures & protocols.
Ensure adherence to safety regulations and commercial agreements.
Provide technical and managerial support to the operations team.

Key Accountabilities Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Management:

Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental management procedures.
Perform Safety Controller/Issuer/Designated responsibilities.
Promote safe working methods and operational practices.

Governance:

Ensure compliance with laws, directives, and project requirements.
Adhere to corporate policies and procedures.

Human Resources:

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in specialized plant areas.
Support the development of Emirati talent.
Lead performance management and staff development.

Plant Operations:

Dispatch potable water per Water Control Centre (WCC) instructions.
Operate, monitor, and manage emergency responses via DCS in the Central Control Room.
Perform field duties in the absence of a Field Operator.
Execute RO rack start-ups and shutdowns following SOPs.
Coordinate with the Shift Charge Engineer on Work Permit isolations.
Prepare and maintain operational data reports.
Monitor key parameters using normalization software.
Conduct predictive troubleshooting and diagnose plant faults.
Complete shift and data reports in compliance with WPA, O&M Agreement, and company protocols.
Monitor chemical levels and manage the safe unloading of bulk chemicals.
Support incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Ensure effective shift handovers and coordinate maintenance activities.

Qualifications and Skills Knowledge:

English proficiency, with Arabic as an advantage.
Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment Management procedures.
Practical understanding of water treatment, desalination, and auxiliary plant operations.
Knowledge of commercial agreements and local environmental legislation.

Experience:

At least five years in a similar role in a RO Desalination Water Plant.
Commissioning and start-up experience is advantageous.

Qualifications:

Engineering-related diploma/degree or equivalent.
Professional training on a water plant is preferred.

Health & Safety:

Various work levels from low to high risk.
Medical exams required before taking the position.

Behavioral Capabilities:

Continuous improvement drive.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
Teamwork and leadership promotion.

General Responsibilities:

Adheres to Company Policy.
Promotes open, honest, and positive communication.
Respects cultural diversity within the company.
Promotes cooperation and leadership.

Reports to: Shift Charge Engineer – M2RO Direct Reports: Field Operators Location: Mirfa 2 RO Water Plant, UAE Business Unit: GBU Flexible Gen & Retail Division: T&G AMEA - GCC & Pak - UAE Legal Entity: INTERNATIONAL POWER S.A., DUBAI BRANCH Contract Type: Permanent Job Type: Full - Time Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree #J-18808-Ljbffr

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