ACWA Power NOMAC is offering a career opportunity for an experienced CCR Operator (Central Control Room Operator) in Saudi Arabia (KSA). This position is suitable for candidates with a Technical Diploma in Engineering and 3–5 years of experience in control room operations within power generation plants or water desalination facilities.
The selected candidate will be responsible for monitoring and controlling power and water plant operations through the Central Control Room. The role involves operating control panels, monitoring plant performance, maintaining operational parameters, responding to equipment abnormalities, and ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
Candidates with practical experience in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and power or water desalination operations are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
1. Central Control Room Operations
Monitor and control assigned power generation or water desalination units through the plant’s central control room.
Operate control panels and adjust operating conditions, equipment settings, and product flows according to approved procedures.
Maintain stable plant operations and ensure production targets are achieved within established operating parameters.
Monitor plant performance and identify abnormal operating conditions, equipment malfunctions, and process deviations.
Take immediate corrective action when operational abnormalities or equipment failures occur.
Develop a thorough understanding of plant layouts, operating processes, control systems, and equipment.
Follow instructions from the Shift Supervisor or Shift Engineer to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.
2. Plant Monitoring and Operational Coordination
Maintain continuous radio communication with Field Operators to provide updates on plant operating conditions.
Coordinate with field personnel to ensure operational activities are performed safely and efficiently.
Monitor equipment parameters and ensure plant systems operate within approved limits.
Identify operational problems and perform initial diagnostic checks to determine possible causes of equipment malfunctions.
Correct operational faults where appropriate or raise maintenance work requests for defective equipment.
Coordinate with relevant departments and follow up on equipment defects to ensure timely resolution.
Monitor system performance and take necessary actions to restore normal operating conditions.
3. Shift Handover and Operational Documentation
Maintain accurate control room registers, operational records, and shift logs.
Record important operating parameters, equipment abnormalities, maintenance activities, and operational incidents.
Complete proper shift handovers to ensure continuity of plant operations.
Communicate outstanding operational issues and equipment conditions to incoming shift personnel.
Ensure all documentation follows company procedures and reporting requirements.
4. Equipment Isolation and Permit to Work
Coordinate equipment isolation activities before maintenance work begins.
Ensure Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed during equipment isolation.
Coordinate with maintenance teams and relevant departments to ensure safe execution of maintenance activities.
Follow approved Permit to Work (PTW) procedures.
Ensure equipment is safely normalised and returned to service after maintenance completion and cancellation of the isolation.
Maintain compliance with operational safety procedures during all equipment-related activities.
5. Training and Team Development
Provide on-the-job training and technical guidance to junior team members.
Share operational knowledge and support continuous learning within the Operations Department.
Promote effective teamwork and collaboration between control room and field operations personnel.
Support team members in understanding plant processes, equipment, and operating procedures.
Contribute to maintaining high operational and quality standards.
6. Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE)
Follow all applicable health, safety, security, and environmental procedures.
Ensure plant operations comply with company HSSE requirements and established safety standards.
Regularly monitor environmental operating parameters.
Identify and report environmental deviations to the Shift Supervisor or Shift Engineer.
Take appropriate corrective action as instructed to maintain environmental compliance.
Support a safe working environment for employees and contractors.
7. Policies, Procedures and Continuous Improvement
Follow all company and departmental policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensure operational activities are completed according to approved work instructions and quality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve plant performance, operational efficiency, and equipment reliability.
Participate in improvement initiatives, operational programmes, and departmental projects.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Line Manager.
Education and Qualifications
Technical Diploma in Engineering.
Relevant technical understanding of power generation or water desalination plant operations.
Knowledge of industrial control systems and plant operating procedures.
Required Experience
3–5 years of experience in Central Control Room operations.
Previous experience in power generation plants or water desalination facilities.
Practical knowledge of monitoring and controlling plant equipment through control room systems.
Experience handling operational abnormalities, equipment malfunctions, and plant process deviations.
Understanding of power and water desalination operational activities.
Required Skills and Technical Knowledge
Technical Skills
Knowledge of power plant and water desalination equipment.
Understanding of control room operations and plant processes.
Working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
Knowledge of plant operating parameters and equipment monitoring.
Understanding of downtime analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
Knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Awareness of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Professional and Behavioural Skills
Strong attention to detail.
Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and coordination skills.
Ability to make timely operational decisions.
Good planning and organisational skills.
Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
Mentoring, coaching, and team support skills.
Ability to work effectively in a shift-based operational environment.
Job Details
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | ACWA Power NOMAC |
| Job Position | CCR Operator |
| Full Job Title | Central Control Room Operator |
| Job Location | Saudi Arabia (KSA) |
| Industry | Power Generation / Water Desalination |
| Qualification | Technical Diploma in Engineering |
| Experience | 3–5 Years |
| Technical Skills | DCS, SCADA, PLC |
| Employment Type | Verify with employer |
About ACWA Power NOMAC
ACWA Power is a Saudi Arabia-based company involved in power generation, water desalination, and renewable energy projects. NOMAC provides operations and maintenance services for power and water production facilities.
The organisation focuses on reliable plant operations, operational efficiency, workplace safety, and sustainable energy and water solutions.