Operator – Pumping Stations & Wells

Job summary

Location and function

• The description lists the location as UAE.
• Function: Water Operations / Utilities / Pumping Stations.

Employment and shifts

• The description states “Full-Time / Contract,” leaving the employment arrangement ambiguous.
• The role requires shift work and responses to operational emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Operate pumping, well, water-treatment and distribution equipment; monitor performance using control panels, SCADA/computer systems and instrumentation.
• Keep operating parameters within safe limits and follow procedures for start-up, shutdown, normal operation and emergencies.
• Respond to alarms, equipment failures, water-quality concerns and other incidents; take corrective action to maintain service and protect people and equipment.
• Maintain operational logs, maintenance records and water-quality data; support annual operational plans, reporting and KPI monitoring.
• Supervise and guide team members, support training, review procedures and contribute to improvement, innovation, sustainability and service-efficiency initiatives.

Requirements

• Diploma or technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Water Operations, Utilities or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in pumping stations, wells, water treatment, water distribution, utilities or similar operations.
• SCADA/control-room equipment operating experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, instrumentation and operating parameters; understanding of procedures, emergency response, safety and equipment monitoring.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and reports, communicate and supervise a team, work shifts and respond to operational emergencies.

Key skills

• Water treatment, pumping stations, wells operations and water distribution.
• SCADA, control-room operations, pumps, motors, valves and instrumentation.
• Preventive maintenance, operational monitoring, emergency response and water quality.
• SOP compliance, utilities operations, HSE and safety compliance, KPI monitoring, team supervision, operational reporting and process improvement.