Field Operator – Desalination Plant

About the role

The Field Operator is responsible for the safe operation, monitoring and control of local equipment at a desalination plant. Working closely with the Water Control Centre, the role ensures that dispatch instructions are executed accurately and that plant performance meets operational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor local equipment according to established procedures and dispatch instructions.
• Control and handle emergencies via local PLC/SCADA systems.
• Start‑up and shut‑down reverse osmosis (RO) equipment following SOPs.
• Coordinate work‑permit isolations with Shift Engineers and Control Room Operators.
• Collect and normalize data for permeate flow, salt passage and differential pressure using membrane normalization software.
• Prepare daily and monthly performance reports.
• Monitor chemical dosing systems, assist with chemical unloading, stock monitoring and CIP activities.
• Record shift data, maintain log sheets and support incident reporting and root‑cause analysis.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance, acting as the designated safety person on shift.

Required profile

• Experience operating industrial water‑treatment equipment, preferably in a desalination environment.
• Ability to work in a controlled hazardous environment and follow strict safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail for data collection, reporting and equipment changeovers.
• Willingness to work shifts and respond to emergencies according to company procedures.

Required skills

• PLC and SCADA operation.
• Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant start‑up and shut‑down.
• Use of membrane normalization software.
• Chemical dosing system operation.
• CIP (clean‑in‑place) procedures.
• Data collection and reporting.
• Incident reporting and root‑cause analysis.