We are hiring a CCR Operator in the United Arab Emirates to monitor and control the operations and parameters of power and water units through the plant’s control room. The role maintains a steady state of operations to meet production targets, in accordance with ACWA NOMAC’s work instructions and quality and HSSE standards.
About the Role
Core Function: Monitoring and controlling power and water unit operations from the control room
Systems Used: DCS, SCADA, PLC, and other advanced control technologies
Standards: ACWA NOMAC work instructions and HSSE standards
Coordination: Close collaboration with Shift Engineers, Local Operators, and Chemists
Career Opportunity in UAE Power & Water Desalination Operations
Strategic Location: United Arab Emirates — a growing hub for power generation and desalination infrastructure
Technical Depth: Advanced control room operations across DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems
Mentoring Role: Providing on-the-job training to junior team members
Career Growth: Build a specialized career within the UAE’s power and water utilities sector
Position Overview
This CCR Operator role involves operating the assigned unit/plant from the control panel per defined procedures, adjusting operating conditions and taking corrective action for abnormalities. You will maintain radio contact with field operators, update control room registers and logs, coordinate Lock Out & Tag Out procedures during maintenance isolation, and provide on-the-job training to junior team members.
Why This Role Matters: As CCR Operator, you take direct responsibility for the safe, steady operation of critical power and water desalination units through advanced control room technology, apply specialized knowledge of DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems central to modern utility operations, coordinate closely with field operators, engineers, and chemists to maintain seamless plant performance, mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team, and build a highly specialized career within the UAE’s essential power and water infrastructure sector.
Key Responsibilities
Control Room Operations
- Operate the assigned unit/plant from the control panel, adjusting operating conditions and taking corrective action
- Develop thorough understanding of plant layout, processes, and advanced technology systems
- Maintain continuous radio contact with field operators, initiating required actions to maintain parameters
- Update control room registers and logs and carry out proper shift handover
- Make initial diagnostic checks, correct faults, and raise work requests for faulty equipment
- Coordinate Lock Out & Tag Out during equipment isolation for maintenance
- Provide on-the-job training to junior team members
Health, Safety, Security & Environment
- Adhere to all relevant health, safety, security, and environmental procedures
- Monitor environmental regulatory parameters and report deviations to Shift Supervisor/Engineer
Policies & Continuous Improvement
- Adhere to organizational and departmental policies, processes, and standard operating procedures
- Contribute to the identification and implementation of change initiatives and improvement programmes
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Technical Diploma holder in Engineering
Experience Requirements
- 3–5 years’ experience in control room operations in Power / Water desalination units
Essential Skills
- Knowledge of relevant plant equipment and control room operations
- Awareness of HSE & quality standards
- Extensive knowledge of operating systems like DCS, SCADA, PLC, etc.
- Knowledge of downtime analysis and problem-solving tools
- Knowledge of power and water desalination operational activities
- Mentoring, coaching, and people management skills
- Planning, organizing, and integration skills
- Teamwork and effective collaboration skills
About This CCR Operator Opportunity
This CCR Operator role is central to maintaining safe, reliable operation of power and water desalination units in the UAE, working within ACWA NOMAC’s rigorous quality and HSSE framework. The position combines advanced technical skills across DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems with mentoring responsibilities and close coordination with field operators, engineers, and chemists, offering a strong career path within the UAE’s power and water utilities sector.
Career Excellence: Apply specialized control room expertise to critical power and water desalination operations.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Control Room Operators: With 3–5 years in Power/Water desalination control rooms
- DCS/SCADA/PLC-Skilled Technicians: Comfortable operating advanced control room technologies
- Technical Diploma Holders: With relevant engineering qualifications
- Mentoring-Minded Professionals: Interested in training and developing junior operators
- HSSE-Focused Operators: Committed to safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards
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