Job Overview
Explore CCR Operator job opportunities in Saudi Arabia (KSA) for experienced professionals in power and water plant operations. The CCR Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling plant operating parameters, coordinating with field operators, maintaining operational records, and ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
This role is suitable for candidates with at least five years of experience in a similar position, preferably in power or water plant operations, and who are willing to work in remote locations.
Job Details
- Job Title: CCR Operator
- Job Location: Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- Department: Operations
- Reporting To: Shift Supervisor / Shift Charge Engineer
- Minimum Experience: 5 years in a similar position
- Education: Diploma in Engineering is mandatory
- Preferred Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering
- Work Location: Must be willing to work in a remote location
Key Responsibilities
Plant Monitoring and Operations
- Monitor and control unit and plant operating parameters to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Record periodic operating readings on designated log sheets.
- Maintain accurate shift logbooks documenting activities, operational events, and significant changes.
- Inspect plant units and auxiliary equipment to ensure operating parameters remain within acceptable limits.
- Report equipment abnormalities and operational deviations promptly to the Shift Supervisor or Shift Charge Engineer.
- Respond quickly and appropriately to abnormal operating conditions.
Operational Coordination and Maintenance Support
- Follow instructions from the Shift Supervisor and Shift Charge Engineer.
- Coordinate with field operators and other team members regarding plant operating activities.
- Perform scheduled equipment changeovers according to approved operating schedules.
- Conduct periodic protection tests under the supervision of the Shift Charge Engineer or Shift Supervisor and maintain the required records.
- Raise work requests or defect reports for faulty equipment and follow up on corrective actions.
- Coordinate equipment isolation and restoration through approved Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Permit to Work (PTW) procedures.
Safety, Quality and Environmental Compliance
- Follow all plant safety rules, operational procedures, and applicable HSE requirements.
- Understand the location and proper use of firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other safety equipment.
- Report near misses, unsafe conditions, and deviations from Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System requirements.
- Apply prescribed risk controls and support hazard risk assessments.
- Ensure proper waste segregation, handling, and disposal according to environmental procedures.
- Understand the environmental and health impacts of chemicals used in plant operations.
- Maintain awareness of emission monitoring and environmental compliance requirements.
Documentation and Team Support
- Follow plant P&IDs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, control logic documentation, and emergency operating procedures.
- Assist in the training and familiarization of newly appointed operators.
- Maintain accurate operational records and communicate relevant information during shift handovers.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with operational requirements.
Educational Qualifications
- Diploma in Engineering is mandatory.
- A Bachelor of Engineering degree is preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of five years of experience in the same or a similar CCR Operator position.
- Experience in power plant or water plant operational activities is desirable.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of power and water plant operating procedures.
- Understanding of plant P&IDs, operating instructions, control logic, and emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of occupational health, safety, quality, and environmental management principles.
- Awareness of firefighting equipment, PPE, first aid, and emergency response procedures.
- Knowledge of waste identification, classification, and disposal.
- Understanding of emission monitoring and the environmental impact of plant chemicals.
- Ability to conduct hazard risk assessments and understand environmental aspect and impact assessments.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills and accurate recordkeeping abilities.
- Ability to identify operating abnormalities and respond effectively to changing plant conditions.
Preferred Certifications and Training
Awareness or working knowledge of the following standards is preferred:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
- OHSAS 18001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Work Conditions
Candidates must be willing to work at a remote plant location and follow shift-based operational requirements as applicable.