Field Operator - NOMAC

Job Purpose

To monitor and control the operations and parameters of the power and water units through the plants control room and maintain a steady state of operations of the units to meet the required production targets in accordance with NOMACs work instructions and quality and HSSE standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Control Room Operations
• Operate the assigned unit / plant from the control panel as per defined procedures adjust operating conditions and product flows and take immediate corrective action in the event of abnormalities or malfunction in the operating equipment.
• Develop thorough understanding of plant layout processes operating advanced technology systems and equipment and work procedures of multiple operating assets in order to perform duties and day to day operations as per defined quality/HSE standards.
• Maintain continuous radio contact with field operators informing them of current operating conditions and initiating required actions to maintain operations within the agreed operating parameters.
• Update the control room registers and logs and carry out proper shift handover to ensure seamless communication.
• Follow the work instructions of the Shift Supervisor / Engineer monitor any system abnormalities and take quick actions and decisions to normalise the equipment as per the work instructions / SOPs.
• Make initial diagnostic check to determine cause of equipment malfunction correct faults if required or raise work requests for faulty equipment to the concerned departments and follow up for the timely and efficient defect rectification.
• Coordinate and ensure Lock Out & Tag Out during the isolation of equipment for maintenance and normalise the equipment after cancellation as per the approved Permit to Work procedure.
• Provide on the job training to junior team members to facilitate knowledge sharing and achievement of defined quality standards within the team.
• Health Safety Security & Environment
• Adhere to all relevant health safety security and environmental procedures instructions and controls so that the safety of employees and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.
• Monitor the environmental regulatory parameters on a regular basis and report any deviations to Shift Supervisor/Engineer for corrective action.
• Policies Processes Systems & Procedures
• Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies processes standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner.
• Continuous Improvement
• Contribute in the identification and implementation of change initiatives programmes and projects in line with the organisations standards.
• Related Assignments
• Perform any other duties which the line manager may require to be carried out.

COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

Needs to work closely with Shift Engineer/ Supervisor Local Operators Chief / Shift Chemists Technicians

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Technical Diploma holder in Engineering.Minimum

Experience:

• 4 years experience in control room operations in the Power / Water desalination units