Senior Operator - Process Plant

3.1 Process Operations

• Operate and monitor assigned process units, utilities and associated equipment in line with approved operating procedures, process flow diagrams and P&IDs.
• Carry out start-up, normal operation, shutdown and emergency shutdown activities as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Maintain process parameters (pressure, temperature, flow, level, composition) within defined operating envelopes and take timely corrective action on deviations.
• Perform regular field rounds, identifying abnormal conditions such as leaks, vibration, noise, corrosion and instrument or equipment malfunction, and report them without delay.

3.2 DCS Operations and Control

• Operate the plant from the DCS console, responding to alarms, trends and process upsets in a prompt and systematic manner.
• Adjust set points, control loops and cascade / ratio controls within authorized limits.
• Verify the healthy status of control loops, safety instrumented functions and alarm configurations, and report bypasses or defeated protections as required by procedure.
• Record operating data accurately and take part in alarm rationalization and trend analysis where requested.

3.3 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

• Ensure strict compliance with the Permit-to-Work system, isolation and lock-out / tag-out procedures, gas testing and confined-space requirements.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety drills, emergency response exercises and incident investigations.
• Report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions immediately; promote a culture of stop-work authority.
• Ensure that environmental limits relating to flaring, emissions, effluent and waste handling are observed.

3.4 Maintenance Support and Equipment Integrity

• Prepare, isolate, hand over and take back equipment for maintenance in coordination with the Maintenance and Inspection teams.
• Verify the completeness of permits and the safe condition of the work area before and after maintenance activities.
• Operate and monitor rotating and static equipment such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, furnaces, separators and vessels, and follow up on defects raised.
• Carry out routine equipment changeovers, sampling and lubrication checks.

3.5 Documentation and Shift Handover

• Maintain accurate shift logs, operator rounds sheets and permit records.
• Conduct a thorough shift handover covering plant status, ongoing jobs, outstanding permits, alarms and safety concerns.
• Prepare reports on abnormal events and assist in preparing operating procedures and checklists.

3.6 Supervision, Coaching and Teamwork

• Guide and assist Operators and Assistant Operators in day-to-day tasks, and act as shift lead in the absence of the Supervisor when so authorized.
• Coach junior personnel on operating procedures, DCS handling and safe work practices.
• Coordinate with Control Room, Laboratory, Maintenance, Inspection and Planning teams to ensure smooth operations.

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How soon can you join? (Mandatory Question)

Experience:

• refinery: 4 years (Required)
• chemical / petrochemical plant : 4 years (Required)
• offshore production plant operations: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Abu Dhabi