The Control Room Operator ensures the safe and smooth operation of the UF/RO reclamation plant at the Sulaibiya Waste Water Treatment & Reclamation Plant in Kuwait. This role involves monitoring systems, evaluating treatment processes, and making critical control decisions in coordination with the process leader. You will work as part of a shift team, contributing to environmental sustainability and water management.
Responsibilities
Functionally report to the Field Service Lead and directly to the Operation Manager
Review process control operation through inspection of system and plant records, technical data, operating reports, and historical trends
Investigate, diagnose, report, and recommend correction of abnormalities occurring in any part of the UF/RO plant system, process, or plant utilities to ensure safe operation as per stated procedures
Share and escalate operational observations pertaining to the UF/RO plant process or system control operation to ensure economical functioning of plant facilities, coordinating operational strategies with Field Service Lead or Manager
Report shift operational activities to the Field Service Lead and Operation Manager
Create safe working areas by isolating equipment/systems from potential hazardous sources and authorize work executors to start work by applying LOTO devices; follow up on work execution until completion
Measure individual UF skid turbidity and RO individual vessel conductivity and maintain records for future reference and control
Provide regular updates to the Field Service Lead and Manager and conduct routine plant walk-rounds to notice any plant anomalies in time
Report shift activities to the concerned discipline responsible for corrective actions
Routinely monitor static and rotary equipment and initiate necessary maintenance works to avoid equipment malfunctioning and damages
Work closely with client control room operators to maintain a good relationship while executing assigned or common tasks
Execute assigned tasks efficiently as per instructions given based on plant process requirements and update the status periodically
Communicate with other discipline responsible on equipment isolation and initiate maintenance works, follow up on works until completion
Write comprehensive reports on process control operations as necessary to provide information as may be required by management
Demonstrate 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 smooth plant operation
Work closely with the chemical department on timely and safe completion of chemical preparation, loading, and unloading of chemicals
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Review all chemical usage to determine correct chemicals, doses, and application points; carry out necessary tasks related to chemical and water analysis based on process requirements
Monitor process parameters, online instruments, and individual system performances through the plant automation system and initiate necessary action
Assist Field Service Lead in investigating and troubleshooting process disturbances and 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 distinctly communicate shift activities to the shift reliever for further follow-up
Maintain 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
Ensure adherence to EHS & Quality processes and procedures, check job sites for potential hazards, and report when things are against company policies
Maintain appropriate housekeeping for plant facilities, cooperating with other departments
Work independently most of the time, but report to supervisors
Determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components to solve problems
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent; other combinations of experience and education that meet minimum requirements will be considered
Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in a 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 of plant safety and EHS
Good communication skills in English
Nice to have:
Arabic knowledge
Ability to work per priority, dealing with complexity and result driven
Experience in working with small groups of team members
Work experience in any large Water treatment plant process, Chemical, O&G plants or Power plants
Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player
About the Company
Veolia is a global leader in resource management, specializing in innovative wastewater treatment and reclamation solutions. With a global workforce of 179,000, the company is committed to sustainable development and optimizing resources, guided by its values of Responsibility, Solidarity, Respect, Innovation, and Customer Focus. Veolia aims to lead the ecological transformation in wastewater treatment and reclamation.
