CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

Job Summary

The Control Room Operator is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing plant operations from the control room to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations. The role involves real-time monitoring of equipment, responding to alarms, coordinating with field operators, and maintaining operational logs in compliance with company procedures and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor plant processes, systems, and equipment through control systems (DCS/SCADA).
• Respond promptly to alarms, abnormal conditions, and emergency situations.
• Coordinate with field operators to execute operational instructions and troubleshoot issues.
• Start up, shut down, and adjust process parameters in line with operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, shift handover reports, and incident records.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance teams, and other departments.
• Support routine testing, maintenance activities, and plant optimization initiatives.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of OND/HND or equivalent in engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 3–7 years’ experience as a Control Room Operator in an industrial or process plant environment.

• Strong knowledge of process operations and control systems (DCS/SCADA).

• Good understanding of safety systems, alarms, and emergency response procedures.

• Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.

• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Computer literacy and ability to interpret process data