Senior Technician - Desalination

Job Purpose

To monitor and control the operation of evaporators, steam turbines, sea water pumps and all associated ancillary equipment in order to achieve the maximum production of potable and distilled water within acceptable quality standard as well as ensuring optimum output from the steam turbines.

• Vigilantly monitor all operating parameters, accurately identifying, immediately recording and reporting all abnormal trends and alarms to the Desal Supervisor and others concerned in P&D.
• Identify plant abnormalities/faults and assist in rectifying them by suggesting possible solutions and reporting them accurately to the Supervisor for further action.
• Take appropriate action on verbal and written instructions from the Shift Supervisor, relating to water production and power generation requirements.
• Constantly ensure that all the HMIs/control panels are operating correctly and all the indications and displayed information are accurate and reliable.
• Monitor the chemical levels/consumption and with coordination with plant operators carry out the necessary adjustment to achieve optimum plant performance, ordering required chemicals with due consideration to chemical saving and minimising costs.
• Ensure minimum energy/power consumption by optimum utilisation of major equipment (SWPs, BRPs etc.).
• Vigilantly initiate start-up or shutdown of evaporators as per the operation procedures or given instructions to avoid any adverse impact on plant equipment.
• Promptly raise notifications for rectification of defects in the plant to avoid/minimise breakdowns and downtime.
• Effective application of the Standard Operating and Emergency Procedures that he must be thoroughly conversant with in demanding circumstances to ensure the security of the plant and safety of the operators.
• Ensure that daily / weekly & Monthly calculations are complete, accurate and expediently recorded for the followings:
  • Water production, distribution & sales
  • Power generation & consumption
  • Chemicals consumptions
  • Evaporators Mini Performance
  • Plants’ equipment’s running hours
  • Daily Dashboard

Minimum Qualifications:

• Higher Secondary School Certificate.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as fully competent Senior Desalination Operator including 1 year experience in the Desal Control Room.
• Completing basic maintenance training.
• Permit to Work (PTW) system training.

Skills:

• Basic technical knowledge of the thermal desalination process.
• Achieved competencies in all areas.
• Good reading, writing and speaking skills in English language.
• The job holder should have numerate and writing skills that will enable him to prepare and complete production and shift reports in the English language.
• He must be able to carry out basic calculations (e.g. concentration, percentage, unit conversion, rate etc.).
• He must be able to understand single line diagram.
• Commencing HNC Programme via DUBAL Open Learning Centre.
• IT competent and basic MS Word & Excel.
• Problem solving skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork skills.