Fuel Distribution Control Room Operator

Skilled Work
Full Time
Annually
Experienced (3 years +)
Closing date 30/09/2025
Published on 25/08/2025
Malta

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Fuel Distribution Control Room Operator to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficient and safe distribution of fuel, contributing to our operational excellence.

Monitor Systems:

  • Use complex digital systems and gauges to continuously watch over processes, equipment, and facilities involved in fuel product transfer

Operate Equipment:

  • Remotely start, operate, and shut down pumps, compressors, valves, and other processing units to manage flow rates, pressures, and other vital parameters. 

Ensure Safety & Efficiency:

  • Make crucial adjustments to maintain operations within optimal ranges, minimize risks, and prevent accidents or environmental incidents. 

Respond to Emergencies:

  • Act as a primary point of contact, providing the initial response to alarms, process anomalies, or emergency situations. 

Coordinate & Communicate:

  • Serve as a crucial link between engineers and field operators, communicating instructions and coordinating routine activities and emergencies. 

Maintain Documentation:

  • Compare sample results with established specifications to ensure product quality and maintain accurate operational records. 

Work Environment & Culture

  • High-Tech Environment:
  • Work in a control centre filled with screens and monitors, requiring constant vigilance. 
  • Work as part of a supportive team, emphasizing knowledge sharing and collective problem-solving. 
  • Face high-pressure environments where calm, informed, and rapid decision-making is essential. 
  • A deep commitment to public and environmental safety is paramount, with strict adherence to protocols and risk management

Key Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of process controls, industrial systems (like Distributed Control Systems (DCS)), and automated equipment. 
  • Ability to quickly identify potential operational issues and make informed decisions to resolve them. 
  • Excellent skills to effectively communicate with field operators, engineers, and other teams. 
  • Ability to work under high pressure, to maintain focus and make critical decisions.