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The Water Plant Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining water treatment systems to ensure a consistent supply of clean, safe, and potable water (or treated wastewater, if applicable). The role includes monitoring, testing, adjusting chemical levels, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Note: Prior experience in a similar role within the water treatment field is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From BD per month

• Learn and operate various plant equipment under supervision.
• Monitor process parameters and identify deviations.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
• Participate in safety training and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports of operational activities.
• Collaborate with team members on daily tasks and projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in all assigned virtual learning modules and training sessions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interest in mechanical or technical fields.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Basic computer proficiency.

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POSITION SUMMARY

• Handle the electrical maintenance activities,failure troubleshooting, and electrical contractor site work supervision
• keep the continuous operation of the Plant and doing related routain operation activities.
• Follow the AP safe working practices and procedures .
• Handling tanker filling and documentation work.

NATURE AND SCOPE

MECD Plant is Air Products first Majority owned and operated Plant in Bahrain, representing a decent investment. MECD consists of an LCO2 unit with a maximum capacity of 200 MTD.

BAPCO, The Bahrain Petroleum Company, is an integrated national oil company of Bahrain that feeds the raw gas to MECD, purifies then liquefies the feed gas into Liquid CO2 of food grade. The MECD plant is located adjacent to the BAPCO's site. The products from MECD go directly to Storage tanks and are then trucked into tankers to the customers in the region. The products are critical to the regional market.

The plants run continuously, with a strong emphasis on high reliability and efficiency.

The role will involve working closely with Air Products' regional communities.

The Site Sr. Operations supervisor supports the facility manager in finding the best practices for complex operations and product quality issues that meet Air Products procedures and standards.

DIMENSIONS:

MECD plant is an M17$ asset with an annual maintenance budget of approx 250,000 U.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position is accountable for the following results:

• Understand all relevant EH&SQ and quality regulations applicable to the facility and support the facility manager in conducting the electrical maintenance plan.
• Report, and where possible, eliminate all potential hazards by using the Air Products Basic Safety Practice (BSP) system.
• Regularly participate in site and operations safety meetings to ensure all safety-related issues are identified, discussed, understood, and successfully resolved.
• Handle any related electrical maintenance work at the site.
• Complete all the electrical SAP PM tasks.
• Carry out the shift purity and im-purity results analysis.
• Fill in the log sheets and the daily report. Verify availability and reliability calculations and reporting and prepare industrial report figures.
• Performs first-line checks in the Plant and is engaged in maintenance-related issues as per the maintenance tools task under the guidance of the Plant ManagerIssue and controls all safety work permits to the standard required .
• Fill the bulk LCO2 tankers while carrying out the checks for the product quality parameters. Ensures that the tanker filling process is strictly controlled and that the prefill & post-fill test records are maintained.
• Add the water treatment chemicals and maintain water quality by checking TDS & PH.
• Monitor the Carboscan parameters and performance.
• Issue the Delivery Note & Weighing slips & COA & COC and maintain the dispatch documents. (To revise only before dispatching)
• Maintain plant housekeeping, Hygiene cleaning (Food Safety). Weekly verification of plant housekeeping. (distributing jobs to the team if required).
• Maintain company rules for discipline, punctuality, absenteeism, etc.,
• At all times, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Make entries into the plant logbook to include all operational data, messages, unusual events, work done & spares used.
• To carry out routine and specific work tasks as directed by the facility manager, identify required work, and allocate Personnel or contractor to ensure its completion.
• To start, stop and isolate equipment and unit processes as required.
• During Plant shutdowns, maintain overall control of the safety and operation of the Plant. conduct all the scheduled electrical maintenance work.
• Handle all the operation routine activities after the proper training and under the plant manager supervision till be competent for doing the operation tasks independently.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Electrical technical diploma/engineering certificate.
• Good experience and knowledge in electrical system maintenance.
• Excellent Communication & coordination skills.
• Good oral English and good written English.
• Minimum three years experience in electrical maintenance.

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• Designing, developing, and implementing advanced process control strategies and solutions.
• Developing and maintaining process simulation models for control system testing and optimization.
• Configuring and troubleshooting Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Analyzing process data to identify opportunities for performance improvement and cost reduction.
• Collaborating with site engineers and technicians to troubleshoot control system issues and implement solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all control system designs.
• Developing and executing test plans for control system software and hardware.
• Writing comprehensive technical documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, and user manuals.
• Providing remote technical support and training to plant personnel.
• Staying abreast of emerging technologies in process automation and control.

• Design and implement advanced process control strategies using DCS and PLC platforms.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, control narratives, and functional design specifications.
• Select and specify process instrumentation (e.g., sensors, transmitters, control valves) appropriate for chemical environments.
• Configure, program, and troubleshoot control systems to ensure optimal process performance and safety.
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to ensure reliable operation of control systems.
• Stay abreast of new technologies in process automation and control.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop and deliver training to operations personnel on new control systems and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering within the chemical industry.
• Proficiency with major DCS (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion) and PLC (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) platforms.
• Strong understanding of control theory, including PID control, model predictive control (MPC), and fuzzy logic.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus).
• Familiarity with simulation software for control system testing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both remote and on-site settings, demonstrating strong collaboration.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety instrumented systems (SIS) is a plus.

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced process control systems.
• Develop and optimize control strategies for various chemical processes.
• Configure and troubleshoot DCS and PLC systems.
• Ensure the reliable operation of instrumentation and control loops.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and equipment failures.
• Lead process optimization projects to improve efficiency and yield.
• Develop and maintain process control documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process design and modifications.
• Manage safety instrumented systems (SIS) lifecycle.
• Train junior engineers and technicians on control systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process control engineering within the chemical industry.
• Proficiency with major DCS/PLC platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens, Rockwell).
• Strong understanding of process dynamics, control theory, and instrumentation.
• Experience with advanced control techniques (e.g., MPC, adaptive control).
• Knowledge of safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508/61511).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with simulation tools.

• Develop, configure, and maintain advanced process control strategies and algorithms for various industrial systems.
• Design and implement automation solutions using PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Optimize existing control loops to improve process stability, throughput, and energy efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis of control system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project engineering teams to define control system requirements and project scopes.
• Develop and execute test plans for control system logic and hardware.
• Provide technical support and training to site personnel on control system operation and maintenance.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in industrial automation, control theory, and related technologies.
• Document control system designs, logic, and operating procedures.
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives focused on automation and control.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process control engineering within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting PLC (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens), DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of control theory, PID control, model predictive control (MPC), and other advanced control techniques.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote team interaction.
• Experience with simulation software for control system design and testing is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fully remote capacity.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in process control engineering, with a strong focus on advanced control strategies.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing APC solutions.
• Expertise in simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus Dynamics, HYSYS) and control system platforms (DCS/PLC).
• Strong understanding of control theory, process dynamics, and instrumentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and mentor.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.

• Lead the design and implementation of process control strategies for chemical plants.
• Develop and configure advanced control algorithms and logic for DCS and PLC systems.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems to improve process performance, efficiency, and safety.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to engineering and operations teams remotely.
• Conduct root cause analysis of control system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process control documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, and loop diagrams.
• Oversee the commissioning and startup of new control systems and equipment.
• Mentor and train junior process control engineers and technicians.
• Stay current with advancements in process control technology and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D and project teams on the integration of new technologies and process improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in process control engineering, with a significant focus on chemical processes.
• Proven expertise in DCS (e.g., Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV) and PLC programming.
• Strong understanding of Advanced Process Control (APC) concepts and tools.
• Experience with simulation software and process modeling is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities, with experience managing technical projects remotely.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations (e.g., ISA, IEC).