Job Description

? Swissotel, Murjan 3 & 4, Umar Bin Al Kattab Road, Deira, Dubai
?? 25th - 26th October 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Operator - District Cooling Plant
Job Title: Operator - District Cooling Plant (DCP)
Report To: DCP Supervisor / Control Room Engineer
Job Summary:
The District Cooling Plant Operator is responsible for the centralized control and monitoring of the DCP from the control room. Using the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, the operator ensures the plant meets the cooling demand efficiently and reliably, making critical adjustments to the system in real-time.
Key Responsibilities:

• SCADA Monitoring: Continuously monitor the entire DCP system via the SCADA interface, including chiller status, pump operations, cooling tower performance, pipeline network pressures, and client substation statuses.
• System Control: Remotely start, stop, and modulate plant equipment (chillers, pumps, cooling tower fans) to match the cooling load demand while optimizing energy efficiency.
• Demand Management: Analyze cooling load trends and forecasts to anticipate demand changes and prepare the plant accordingly.
• Alarm Response: Serve as the first point of contact for all system alarms. Acknowledge, diagnose, and initiate the appropriate response protocol, which may involve dispatching field technicians or escalating to the Shift Engineer.
• Logkeeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed shift logs, operational reports, and incident reports. Document all significant events, parameter changes, and maintenance activities.
• Coordination: Liaise closely with field technicians to coordinate isolated maintenance activities and ensure safe work practices are followed. Communicate effectively with the client's facility management team regarding system status.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Diploma or Associate Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a control room operator role, preferably within a power plant, district cooling facility, or large industrial process plant.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in operating SCADA systems and BMS (Building Management Systems). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and trends.
• Soft Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong decision-making abilities under pressure, and effective communication skills.

Skills Required