Control Room Operator - Process Operations

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Dubai invites applications for a Control Room Operator - Process Operations. The role focuses on operating, monitoring, and controlling refinery and processing units to maintain safe production, product quality, and plant yield within HSE limits.

Strong emphasis on Integrated Control System usage, alarms handling, and timely response to abnormal conditions. The successful candidate will monitor plant performance, adjust process parameters, and coordinate start-ups, shutdowns, and

Qualifications

• Experience operating oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, or similar continuous-process facilities.
• Strong knowledge of control room operations, process monitoring, start-up/shutdown, and emergency response.
• Ability to interpret process trends, alarms, instrumentation readings, and equipment status.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned process units according to SOPs and company standards.
• Monitor process conditions via control panels and ICS; adjust variables as needed.
• Maximize plant yield while ensuring product specs and safety.
• Coordinate with field operators, maintenance teams, and contractors.
• Maintain accurate shift handover records and operational logs.
• Initiate maintenance actions and prepare equipment for service.

Skills

Control room operations

Process plant operations

Integrated Control System

Process monitoring

Control panel operation

Plant troubleshooting

Process control

Emergency operations

Shift handover

Hydrocarbon loss prevention

Job description

Control Room Operator - Process Operations Job Snapshot Role: Control Room Operator - Process Operations Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Operations-Plant Management Experience: Relevant process plant operations experience required Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Control Room Operator - Process Operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity with ADNOC Group focused on operating, monitoring, and controlling process plant units to achieve safe production, product quality, storage, export, and plant yield objectives. The role uses Integrated Control System capabilities to manage process conditions, respond to abnormal situations, support start-ups and shutdowns, authorize work activities, and maintain stable operations within approved HSE and emissions requirements. Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Operations-Plant Management Salary: 10000-16000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Control Room Operator is responsible for maintaining safe and efficient process conditions across assigned plant units while ensuring products meet required specifications and production quantities. The position continuously monitors control panels, instruments, operating parameters, alarms, and equipment status and takes timely action when process conditions deviate from approved limits. The role directly affects plant safety, product quality, production continuity, hydrocarbon loss prevention, emissions performance, and overall unit efficiency. Accurate shift handover, disciplined operating practices, and effective coordination with field operators, maintenance teams, contractors, and neighboring units are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate assigned process units in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures and company operating standards.
• Monitor process conditions continuously through control panels and the Integrated Control System.
• Maintain operating parameters within approved limits for pressure, temperature, flow, level, and equipment performance.
• Adjust process variables as required during normal operation, start-up, shutdown, upset conditions, and emergencies.
• Maximize plant yield while ensuring products remain within required specifications.
• Support safe storage and export of processed products.
• Record operating incidents and discuss abnormal events with the Shift Supervisor to support safe and efficient plant operation.
• Conduct or supervise routine equipment checks and identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Initiate maintenance notifications when equipment defects or abnormal conditions require inspection, servicing, or repair.
• Prepare plant systems and equipment for maintenance activities in accordance with approved isolation and safety procedures.
• Verify that maintenance preparation does not adversely affect connected equipment or operating units.
• Operate related machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor plant instruments and take readings to confirm equipment remains within specified operating parameters.
• Diagnose abnormal process conditions from panel indications, alarms, trends, and field information.
• Implement operational adjustments promptly to stabilize plant performance.
• Maintain continuous communication with field operators and other plant units during abnormal operating conditions.
• Utilize Integrated Control System functionality to improve process safety, product quality, plant efficiency, and operational visibility.
• Authorize work permits within the limits of assigned authority.
• Monitor ongoing maintenance and contractor activities to ensure compliance with safety procedures and operating requirements.
• Follow up work permit activities until completion and safe return of equipment to service.
• Control and contain plant upsets to prevent escalation into more serious operational or safety events.
• Coordinate response activities with other departments, operating units, company sites, and neighboring plants.
• Carry out emergency duties as Auxiliary Fireman or Site Safety Officer when assigned under the Facility Response Plan.
• Ensure chemicals used in the operating area meet required specifications and operating requirements.
• Prepare chemical solutions and add chemicals according to approved procedures.
• Adjust and monitor chemical dosing rates to maintain process performance and product quality.
• Follow HSE requirements when handling, preparing, and dosing chemicals.
• Complete integrity functional tests, equipment changeover routines, and scheduled verification activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for completed operational and integrity checks.
• Ensure assigned plant areas operate within approved emission limits.
• Minimize hydrocarbon losses during normal operations, process transitions, and abnormal conditions.
• Maintain clear and complete operational records throughout the shift.
• Conduct effective shift handover and communicate plant status, ongoing work, abnormal conditions, alarms, and outstanding actions to the incoming team.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate should have practical experience operating oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, processing, or similar continuous-process facilities. Strong knowledge of control room operations, process monitoring, start-up and shutdown procedures, plant troubleshooting, work permits, equipment isolation, chemical dosing, and emergency response is important. Candidates should be comfortable using Integrated Control Systems and interpreting process trends, alarms, instrumentation readings, and equipment status to make safe operating decisions. The position requires the ability to respond quickly to plant disturbances while maintaining communication with field operators, supervisors, maintenance personnel, contractors, and adjacent operating units. Experience supporting maintenance preparation, integrity testing, contractor activities, and product specification control will be particularly valuable.

Skills Set

• Control room operations
• Process plant operations
• Integrated Control System
• Process monitoring
• Control panel operation
• Plant troubleshooting
• Process control
• Product specification control
• Plant yield optimization
• Start-up operations
• Shutdown operations
• Emergency operations
• Pressure control
• Temperature control
• Flow control
• Process alarms
• Operational adjustments
• Equipment monitoring
• Plant equipment checks
• Maintenance preparation
• Equipment isolation
• Work permit authorization
• Contractor monitoring
• Chemical dosing
• Chemical handling
• Process chemicals
• Integrity functional testing
• Equipment changeover
• Hydrocarbon loss prevention
• Emissions control
• Shift handover
• Operational log keeping
• Incident reporting
• Emergency response
• HSE compliance

Why Join Us

This role provides process operations professionals with direct responsibility for the safe and efficient control of critical plant units within a major Oil and Energy organization. It offers practical exposure to Integrated Control Systems, process optimization, equipment integrity, work permit coordination, emergency response, and product quality control. The position is well suited to operators seeking to strengthen their technical expertise in large-scale energy facilities where process stability, plant yield, safe operations, and rapid response to abnormal conditions are essential.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is an integrated energy organization with operations spanning exploration, production, processing, drilling, logistics, refining, petrochemicals, and related energy activities. Its processing facilities depend on disciplined control room operations, advanced process control systems, strong HSE practices, and skilled plant personnel to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient production.