Control Room Operator

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.

Role

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Control Room Operator shall perform the following and any other tasks as per work requirements:

• The position will be functionally reporting to Field Service Lead and one over one to Operation manager.
• Reviews process control operation through inspection of system and plant records, technical data, operating reports and historical trends.
• Investigates, diagnoses, report, 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 escalate the 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 safe working area by isolating the equipment/system from potential hazardous source and to authorize work executor 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 plants walk round to notice any plant anomalies before in time. Responsible for reporting the shift activities to concern 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 good relationship while on 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 communicate 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 smooth operation and work closely with 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 plant automation system and initiate necessary action.
• Assist Field Service Lead on investigating & troubleshooting the process disturbances, equipment malfunctioning and notify the concern department responsible in time for necessary actions.
• Write shift activities clearly and organized manner in shift log book and the shift activities shall distinctly communicated to shift reliever for further follow-up.
• Responsible for maintaining daily activity log 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 to adheres to EHS & Quality processes and procedures, Checks job sites for potential hazards and reports when things 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.

QUALIFICATION & 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 minimum 3-5 years in Waste Water Treatment and Reclamation plant
• Proven experience in UF and RO membrane technology
• Experience in plant automation system like DCS, SCADA and PLC is essential
• Knowledge on plant safety and EHS
• Good communication skills in English. Arabic knowledge advantageous.

DESIRED CHARESTERICTS

• Ability to work per priority, dealing with complexity and result driven
• Experience in working with 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

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.