Control Room Operator Jobs in Makueni, Kenya
Control Room Operator Jobs in Makueni, Kenya
Our client in the oil industry is seeking to recruit a Control Room Operator.
They will be responsible for operating the plant and maintaining system parameters to ensure product quality is maintained and ensure zero undetectable deviation.
Main accountabilities and Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision, monitors electrical transmission and distribution system as well as the entire Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)system for proper oil extraction operation.
Follow standard operating procedures for safe start up and shutdown of oil extraction plant.
Ensure pre-start up, start up, operational and shut down checklists are completed before plant operations commence
Utilize SCADA data to co-ordinate field fault diagnostics and manual operations.
Ensure cleanliness of the working area
Answers emergency trouble calls and other types of after-hours phone-calls and determines appropriate actions.
Recalls on–call maintenance team to facilitate repairs on emergency trouble calls occurring outside of normal working hours, weekends, or holidays
Maintains various operational records and logs and produces operational reports.
Oversees the flow of information and reports, coordinates actions when necessary, and ensures response plans are followed during emergencies and natural disasters.
Interfaces closely with the operations In-charge and maintenance to ensure key operational matters are performed, communicated and documented.
Monitors and oversees the primary electrical system, using SCADA, receives system alarms to locates trouble areas.
Maintains a log of operations to reflect any/all system concerns, and operational actions taken.
Identifies SCADA operational malfunctions, request corrective actions, and reports uncorrected malfunctions.
Follows standard procedures and switching orders in accordance with standard operating and safe switching practices.
Ensure smooth transition of position during shift operations.
Using drawings, traces and determines facilities affected by outages, and then notifies the shift in-charge.
Complies with all HSE safety regulations and adheres
to proper codes and standards with a thorough understanding of safety procedures related to Electrical Systems.
Handle any other duties assigned by management from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Electrical Engineering or mechatronics engineering Preferred or equivalent experience and minimum 3 years related work experience
Fluent knowledge of English
2 years operator experience in vegetable oil extraction plant.
Firefighting & HSE basic courses (preferred)
Experience with troubleshooting of plant upsets and taking corrective action.
Experience with reading and logging SCADA information
Experience with shift report writing
Experience with filling appropriate plant operation log sheets.
Required Competencies
Commissioning – Start Up: Commissioning and start-up, Decommissioning
Land Transportation Mgmt.: Land Transportation Management
HSEQ General (Generic)
Organization Processes: Internal Standard, Site Management
Supports and technologies: Standard ISO, TQM and Quality system, technical requirement and Standard
Compliance: Local/National and International Standard and Codes, Health, Safety, Environment, Quality
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and PFDs
Required Capabilities
Problem Solving; Flexibility; Planning target control; Decision Making; Spirit of Enterprise; Communication; Listening and reception; Staff management and development
How to Apply
Apply on Flexi Personnel ATS or send your CV to
recruit@flexi-personnel.com latest by 23rd May 2022.
Indicate Control Room Operator on the email subject for easier retrieval and placement.
NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.
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