Control Room Operator

About Alfanar Projects

Since 1976, Alfanar Projects has evolved into an integrated global project developer and engineering, construction, and technology solutions provider. With a strong track record in the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors, we work alongside governments and partners to deliver strategic projects that align with national priorities and long-term visions.

Our global workforce of 10,000+ professionals drives our mission to shape a more sustainable future, delivering impact-driven solutions across borders.

Position Summary:

The Control Room Operator will be an essential member of our 24/7 mission-critical operations team. This role requires a professional with a proven track record in SCADA systems and high-stakes Control Center Operations (such as power generation, complex industrial processes, or utility/grid management). A strong engineering background is a prerequisite for this position, ensuring the technical competence needed to maintain system integrity and respond effectively to operational demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute system operations for an electricity distribution grid.
• Contribute according to his later role in the grid operations in a secure and reliable manner e.g.
• Monitor and operate distribution system equipment, including switchgear, transformers, backup generation, and circuit breakers.
• Respond to alarms and system alerts to ensure the reliability and stability of the distribution network.
• Execute or instruct switching programs and implement operational plans to maintain system balance and meet load requirements.
• Analyze real-time data from SCADA systems and other monitoring tools to assess system status and performance.
• Generate reports on system operations, performance metrics, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Issuing permit to work for Operation and maintenance team.
• Takes or directs appropriate real-time actions, as necessary, under normal and emergency conditions to maintain system reliability, including restoration plan.
• Collaborate with engineers and other Control Center Operators to coordinate system operations and response efforts.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers regarding system status, outages, and restoration timelines.
• Adhere to operational procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines in all aspects of control center operations.
• Maintain logs and documentation for grid operations and prepare reports as required.
• Document and report incidents, outages, and system performance data for analysis and improvement.
• Ability and willingness to work in 24/7 shift schedules at the working places within the control room..

BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• In-depth, multi-year experience in the control rooms, based on common SCADA systems
• Beneficial to have experience on distribution system operations of electrical grids.
• Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy.
• Makes autonomous decisions in stressing and critical situation with significant impact
• Assesses and evaluates risk.
• Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives.
• Takes initiative to keep skills up to date.
• Team Leadership and Monitoring.
• Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry.
• Outstanding English language skills, both orally and in writing, Arabic would be an advantage
• Experience in CMMS will be highly preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within electric utility or power plant operations
• A Bachelor’s/Master´s Degree or equivalent education, training or experience in Electrical Engineering; concentration in Power Systems