The selected candidate will be working on a 5 year Operations & Maintenance contract of Basrah Desalination Plant, a 199,000 m3/d reverse osmosis desalination plant located in Al Harthain, Basrah Province.
Reporting to the Shift Charge Engineer / Control Room Operator on shift (and to the Operations Manager), the Trainee Shift Engineer will develop the operational competencies required to become a Shift Charge Engineer, by working directly alongside and under the supervision of the Shift Charge Engineer, learning to operate the Plant utilizing the SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) system and all related equipment, in accordance with the RO Plant Operation and Maintenance Manual, the Integrated Management System, and the terms and conditions of the O&M contract. The Trainee Shift Engineer does not hold independent shift command or supervisory authority over Field Operators during the training period.
Key responsibilities
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Assisting the Shift Charge Engineer in operating the Plant via the SCADA system, under direct supervision at all times
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Learning to operate the Plant according to IMS work instructions and procedures in force
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Learning to operate the Plant according to the O&M (Operation and Maintenance) manual
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Supporting the monitoring of plant chemical availability and usage
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Assisting the Shift Charge Engineer in daily reporting and interface with O&M colleagues
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Participating in the Permit to Work System as Holder, working toward Issuer competency under supervision
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Assisting in identifying and reporting plant abnormalities to the Shift Charge Engineer promptly
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Assisting with logging daily/hourly events (backwashes, failures, process changes, etc.) and supporting data accuracy during special events, problems and trips
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Performing basic water quality analyses (e.g. turbidity, conductivity, SDI, etc.) when required or requested
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Performing field duties when required and/or requested, particularly during day shift
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Adhering to all Company policies and procedures at all times (EHS, Quality, HR, finance, etc.)
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Working overtime and rotating shifts when required and instructed by Management
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Maintaining excellent housekeeping at all times
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Performing any reasonable duty/instruction from Management promptly and accurately
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Actively pursuing structured on-the-job training and development toward full Shift Charge Engineer competency, including SCADA proficiency, independent process troubleshooting, and Permit to Work Issuer/Safety Controller roles
Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering (or closely related discipline)
Experience
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in water treatment, process operations, or a related industrial environment
• Reverse Osmosis exposure or operation is a plus
• This is a development/trainee role structured to build toward Shift Charge Engineer competency over time; it does not carry independent shift command authority
Skills
The candidate must be capable of, or actively developing:
• Assisting with diagnosis of RO and pre-treatment process problems under supervision
• Using portable laboratory analyzers and interpreting operational results
• Learning to understand and determine causes of malfunctions across the process, under guidance
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions accurately
• Developing time management and work planning skills
• Being flexible and a dedicated team player
• Working within a shift team structure and building toward independent decision-making
• Demonstrating initiative and willingness to learn
• Working shifts (24h/7 days) as part of a supervised team
• Communicating effectively
• Being punctual, reliable and honest
• Demonstrating developing problem-solving ability and attention to detail
The candidate should have working knowledge of:
• Spoken and written English is a must
• Basic exposure to SCADA utilization and automated processes
• Fundamentals of water treatment and RO desalination
• Basic laboratory analyses (temperature, conductivity, pH, iron, SDI, etc.)
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment and water quality monitoring instruments
• Safe use and handling of water treatment chemicals
• Relevant Health and Safety, Basic First Aid
