Control Room Operator

About the Position

Control Room Operator

Jahra, Kuwait

Veolia, a global leader in resource management, seeks a Control Room Operator for our Sulaibiya Waste Water Treatment & Reclamation Plant in Kuwait.

We specialize in innovative wastewater treatment and reclamation solutions, guided by our values of Responsibility, Solidarity, Respect, Innovation, and Customer Focus.

With a global workforce of 179,000, we're committed to sustainable development and optimizing resources. Join our team at this cutting-edge facility to contribute to environmental sustainability and water management in Kuwait.

At Veolia, you'll work on impactful projects, enjoy growth opportunities, and be part of our mission to lead the ecological transformation in wastewater treatment and reclamation.

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Responsibilities

The Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe and smooth operation of the UF/RO reclamation plant, working as part of the operation team on shift duty along with the process leader. Responsibilities include – but are not limited to – monitoring the UF/RO system & plant utilities, O&M procedures and activities, evaluating treatment process/plant conditions, reporting operation conditions and findings, and making process control decisions in coordination with the process leader. The Control Room Operator shall work closely and coordinate with the process leader, Operation manager, and other maintenance discipline supervisors to ensure smooth and effective operation of the reclamation plant and to sustain overall plant performance.

• Reviews process control operation through inspection of system and plant records, technical data, operating reports, and historical trends.
• Investigates, diagnoses, reports, and recommends correction of abnormalities occurring in any part of the UF/RO plant system or Process or plant utilities to ensure safe operation of the plant as per the stated procedures.
• Shares and escalates operational observations pertaining to the UF/RO plant process or system control operation to ensure the economical functioning of plant facilities, coordinating operational strategies with Field Service Lead or Manager.
• Responsible for reporting shift operational activities to Field Service Lead and operation manager.
• Responsible for creating a safe working area by isolating the equipment/system from potential hazardous sources and authorizing work executors to start the work by applying LOTO devices, the execution of the work shall be followed until the completion of the job.
• Responsible for measuring individual UF skid turbidity and RO individual vessel conductivity and maintains records for future reference and control.
• Regular updates to Field Service Lead and Manager and make routine plant walk rounds to notice any plant anomalies before in time. Responsible for reporting the shift activities to the concerned discipline responsible for corrective actions.
• Routine monitoring of static and rotary equipment and initiate necessary maintenance works to avoid equipment malfunctioning & damages.
• To work closely with client control room operators to maintain a good relationship while executing the assigned or common tasks.
• Execute assigned tasks efficiently as per the instruction given based on plant process requirement and update the status periodically.
• Responsible for communicating with other discipline responsible on equipment isolation and to initiate the maintenance works, follow up the works until the completion of works.
• Writes comprehensive reports on process control operations as necessary to provide information as may be required by management.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality service.
• Plan and initiate chemical preparation and perform lab analysis deemed necessary for the plant's smooth operation and work closely with the chemical department on timely and safe completion of chemical preparation, loading & unloading of chemicals.
• Reviews all chemical usage to determine correct chemicals, doses, and application points; carry out necessary tasks related to chemical and water analysis based on process requirement.
• Monitoring of process parameters, online instruments, and individual system performances through the plant automation system and initiate necessary action.
• Assist Field Service Lead on investigating & troubleshooting the process disturbances, equipment malfunctioning, and notify the concerned department responsible in time for necessary actions.
• Write shift activities clearly and in an organized manner in the shift log book and the shift activities shall be distinctly communicated to shift reliever for further follow-up.
• Responsible for maintaining daily activity logs like CIP activity log, Refill chemical log, daily analysis log, etc.
• Apply and follow plant EHS procedures including handling of hazardous chemicals, confined space activities, chemical spill control, LOTO procedure, and evacuation & emergency procedures.
• Optimize and assist with the development of operational quality system procedures/guidelines/documents for Water Treatment.
• Ensures adherence to EHS & Quality processes and procedures, checks job sites for potential hazards, and reports when things are against company policies.
• Maintains appropriate housekeeping for plant facilities cooperating with other departments.
• Ability to work independently most of the time, but report to his supervisors.
• Determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components to solve the problem.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
• Work experience of a minimum of 3-5 years in Waste Water Treatment and Reclamation plant.
• Proven experience in UF and RO membrane technology.
• Experience in plant automation systems like DCS, SCADA, and PLC is essential.
• Knowledge on plant safety and EHS.
• Good communication skills in English. Arabic knowledge is advantageous.

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Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work per priority, dealing with complexity, and result-driven.
• Experience in working with a small group of team members.
• Work experience in any large Water treatment plant process, Chemical, O&G plants, or Power plants.
• Shall possess excellent interpersonal skills and shall be a good team player.

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We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in resource management.
• Contribute to environmental sustainability and water management in Kuwait.
• Growth opportunities and be part of our mission to lead the ecological transformation in wastewater treatment and reclamation.
• Inclusive company committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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About the Company

Veolia, a global leader in resource management, specializes in innovative wastewater treatment and reclamation solutions. With a global workforce of 179,000, Veolia is committed to sustainable development and optimizing resources. Join our team at this cutting-edge facility to contribute to environmental sustainability and water management in Kuwait.