Field Operator

JOB PURPOSE:

Supervise, on shift, the operation of the plant and people in his designated area to ensure the safe, efficient, environmentally compliant and uninterrupted production of power, water and compressed air (Taweelah: for power, Jebel Ali: for the Smelter) to the Smelter complex’s (Jebel Ali: and third party customers). The jobholder supervises scheduled daily, weekly and monthly plant routines which includes auxiliary changeovers.

Jebel Ali: Supervises the performance tests, chemical and water washing of Gas Turbines to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the plant. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Operate and service power generation equipment to ensure the safe and efficient supply of electrical power and meet the requirements of the respective site.
• Operate and service the Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs) to ensure the uninterrupted supply of steam and meet operational requirements.
• Operate and service the compressed air plant to ensure the continuous generation of compressed air to meet (Taweelah: power plant requirements; Jebel Ali: Smelter Complex requirements).
• Manage authorized Permits to Work (PTWs) and equipment isolations for the Power Plant to ensure maintenance and service work can be carried out safely, including being authorized to issue LV and Mechanical PTWs.
• Ensure all shift personnel strictly adhere to safety policies, practices, and procedures to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.
• Ensure all shift personnel are trained across operational areas and can perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Provide initial resolution of staffing, administrative, or performance-related issues within the team and promptly advise the Shift Manager (Jebel Ali) / Shift Charge Engineer (Taweelah) of any developing issues.
• Ensure the collection of accurate and reliable operational data to monitor performance against targets and support accurate invoicing to third-party customers.
• Support the Operations Engineer / Shift Charge Engineer / Shift Manager / Plant Engineer in implementing ISO 9001:2008 (Taweelah & Jebel Ali), OHSAS 18001:2007 (Jebel Ali), ISO 14001:2004 (Jebel Ali), ISO 50001:2011 (Jebel Ali), and 5S (Taweelah & Jebel Ali).
• Supervise changes to plant configurations as directed by the Operations Engineer (Jebel Ali) / Plant Engineer (Taweelah) when changes in operating mode will improve plant efficiency.
• Identify plant and equipment issues, diagnose faults, and take appropriate first-line corrective action.
• Supervise scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly routines, including auxiliary changeovers. (Jebel Ali: also includes performance testing and chemical and water washing of gas turbine compressors.)
• Maintain the safety of personnel and plant during disturbance and emergency conditions.
• Follow up on business excellence initiatives and improvement programs submitted by the team.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical qualification at HNC level or higher, with LV authorization.
• Alternatively, extensive experience in thermal desalination, demonstrated strong performance, and active enrollment in an HNC program may be considered in lieu of the technical qualification.

Minimum Experience

• Specialized training and experience in thermo-mechanical systems and thermal desalination processes, gained through progressively responsible operational roles up to supervisory level.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Senior Technician and/or Acting Supervisor in desalination operations.

Skills

• Technical knowledge of thermal desalination processes.
• Computer and IT proficiency.
• Financial awareness and budgeting skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• People management and leadership skills.