Clean water reaching every tap depends on people watching pressure, flow and alarms around the clock. A UAE water utility is hiring an experienced Operator – Pumping Stations & Wells to run treatment, pumping and distribution systems from the control room and respond when something goes wrong.
About the Role
You will operate and control pumping, well, water treatment and distribution equipment from the control room, watching performance through control panels, SCADA or computer systems and instrumentation. You will keep pressure, flow, temperature, voltage and current within safe limits, follow SOPs for start-up, shutdown and emergencies, respond to alarms and water quality concerns, and keep accurate operational, maintenance and water quality records.
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
This role also includes supervising and guiding team members, supporting training and helping improve procedures and annual operating plans. That mix can lead toward shift supervisor or control room lead positions, though the listing mentions no specific path.
Why This Role Matters
Water supply cannot stop. Fast, correct responses to alarms and failures protect continuity of service, people and expensive equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and control pumping, well, treatment and distribution equipment from the control room
- Monitor performance through control panels, SCADA and instrumentation
- Keep pressure, flow, temperature, voltage and current within safe limits
- Follow SOPs for start-up, shutdown, normal operation and emergencies
- Respond to alarms, failures and water quality concerns and take corrective action
- Keep accurate operational logs, maintenance records and water quality data
- Monitor KPIs and support annual operational plans and reporting
- Supervise and guide team members and help improve procedures
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma or technical qualification in mechanical, electrical, water operations, utilities or similar
- Experience in pumping stations, wells, water treatment, distribution or utilities operations
- SCADA or control room experience preferred
- Good knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, instrumentation and electrical operating parameters
- Strong understanding of SOPs, safety, emergency response and equipment monitoring
- Accurate logging and reporting, with good communication and team supervision skills
- Able to work shifts and respond to operational emergencies
About This Opportunity
The listing does not mention salary or benefits. Ask about pay, shift pattern, accommodation, transport, visa and contract type before accepting.
Who Should Apply
Water, utilities and plant operators with a technical diploma, comfortable with SCADA screens, shift work and emergency calls, should apply. Years of experience are not stated in the listing.
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