Job Title: Control Room Operator
JOB Description
| Position Title | Control Room Operator | Prepared By | Anne Buckett |
| Grade | 109 | Reviewed By | Akram Maghrabi |
| Reports To | Shift Supervisor | Approved By | Ayman Sawadi |
| Department | Operations | Date | January 2025 |
Main Purpose of the Position
To oversee plant operations from the control room, ensuring systems function correctly and providing expert operational support for daily activities.
Job Objectives
- Operational Efficiency: To monitor and control plant operations through control room systems to ensure optimal production and efficiency.
- Safety and Compliance: To maintain compliance with safety and environmental regulations by adhering to standard operating procedures.
- Communication and Teamwork: To communicate effectively with operations and maintenance teams to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
- Problem-solving and Troubleshooting: To analyze system performance data and troubleshoot operational problems to minimize downtime.
- Equipment Monitoring and Maintenance: To conduct regular inspections of equipment and report anomalies to the relevant teams.
- Data Logging and Reporting: To log and document operational data accurately for reporting and regulatory purposes.
- Emergency Response Readiness: To respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations, ensuring safe shutdowns or corrective actions.
- Continuous Improvement: To support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization.
Formal Qualifications/Education
Essential
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred
Technical certification in process control, power plant operations, or a related field (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology is preferred but not mandatory
Job Related Work Experience
Essential
No prior experience required but familiarity with industrial environments is a plus 0-2 Years
Preferred
Training or internship in operations or process control is advantageous
Job Related Knowledge and skills
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Basic understanding of process control systems and instrumentation |
Aware |
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Awareness of safety protocols and regulatory compliance in industrial settings |
Aware |
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Familiarity with gasification and power generation concepts |
Aware |
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Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures |
Proficient |
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Communication and teamwork skills |
Aware |
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Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities |
Aware |
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Ability to interpret operational data and respond to trends |
Aware |
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Basic computer literacy for system monitoring and data logging |
Aware |
Responsibilities
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Financial responsibility: |
No budget/financial responsibility |
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Responsibility for staff: |
No staff reporting into this position |
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Time span of impact: |
Immediate: 1 – 7 days |
Contacts
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Internal Clients/Contacts |
External Clients/Contacts |
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Direct line manager |
Suppliers and vendors |
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Technical professionals |
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Admin staff |
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Work Context
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Working hours: |
Shift work |
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Position requires travel: |
Less than 10% annually |
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Posture: |
About 70% of the time is spent sitting in an office while the remainder of the time is spent walking and/or standing |
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Physical danger: |
Small risk |
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Position is directly accountable for: |
Equipment |
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Work outputs |
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Work methods |
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Safety |
Competencies
Position in organization
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The incumbent may therefore be required to perform other duties not specified here from time to time.