Control Room Operator

Date:  Oct 9, 2026
Location: 

SA

Job Description: 

Reporting To: Shift Supervisor / Shift Charge Engineer


Job Summary

Monitor and control of the Unit/plant Operation parameters and coordinate with the other Operators in regard to all related activities that affect operation.


Roles & Responsibilities

 

  • Comply with safety rules and regulations.
  • Be familiar with the fire equipment in his area.
  • Familiar with plant P&IDs, SOPs, Work instructions, Operation and control logics as well as the emergency operation procedures and any other related documents.
  • Monitor all parameters of the unit and enter periodic readings on log sheets.
  • Summarize all activities/events that took place during his shift in the log book.
  • Follow the instructions of the Shift Charge Engineer and Shift Supervisor and coordinate with other Operators in regard to all activities.
  • Be alert and take quick actions during abnormal operating conditions.
  • Coordinate and ensure Lock Out & Tag Out during the isolation of equipment for maintenance as per the approved Permit To Work procedure.
  • Normalize the equipment after cancellation when instructed to do so.
  • Inspect the unit and auxiliaries during the shift to make sure that all equipment parameters are within limits.
  • Report abnormalities to the Shift Supervisor / SCE.
  • Perform the periodic protection tests under the supervision of SCE/Supervisor and maintain records.
  • Perform equipment change over according to preset schedules.
  • Raise work requests or defect notes for faulty equipment and follow up for the defect rectification.
  • Assist in the training and familiarization of new operators.
  • Report near misses and implement prescribed risk controls.
  • Report deviations in Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.
  • Ensure proper waste disposal measures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Educational

Desired: Diploma in Engineering is a must.

Preferred: Bachelor of Engineering.

 

Minimum Experience

Minimum: 5 years in the same position.

 

Required Skills

  • Generic awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management system principles
  • Knowledge of identification, classification and disposal of waste
  • Knowledge of Emission Monitoring
  • Knowledge of environmental and health impact of chemicals being used in the plant
  • Knowledge of firefighting equipment
  • Knowledge of PPE and safety equipment
  • Knowledge of First aid measures
  • Should be well conversed with Power/Water plant operational activities.
  • Interpersonal communication skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Hazard Risk Assessment capability
  • Aspect Impact Assessment knowledge
  • Basic computer skills

 

Desired Certification / Job Specific Skill / Training

ISO9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 awareness/working knowledge is preferred.


Work Condition

Ready to work in remote location.