Control Room Operator - Process Plant Operations

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 133,920 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Control Room Operator - Process Plant Operations to monitor and control processing units via integrated control panels. The role ensures product quality, plant yield, and safe operating conditions while coordinating start-ups, shutdowns, and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of six years in oil & gas plant operations, with strong knowledge of ICS, process control, and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Six years of plant-operations experience in a large oil & gas facility is required.
• Knowledge of process control, ICS, start-ups/shutdowns, and maintenance coordination.
• Strong communication, recordkeeping and safety discipline are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing units safely according to SOPs.
• Control product quality and plant yield within specifications.
• Coordinate start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency responses.
• Maintain logs of instrument readings and operational changes.
• Authorize work permits and ensure contractor safety compliance.

Skills

Control-room operations

Integrated Control Systems

Process-unit monitoring

Product-quality control

Plant-yield optimization

Temperature control

Pressure control

Flow-rate control

Start-up/shutdown coordination

Emergency response

HSE discipline

Shift handover

Education

Diploma in process technology or related vocational diploma

Secondary-school certificate with vocational qualification

Tools

Integrated Control System (ICS)

Job description

Control Room Operator - Process Plant Operations Job Snapshot Role: Control Room Operator - Process Plant Operations Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Equipment Operations Experience: Minimum 6 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview The Control Room Operator - Process Plant Operations role in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, is an Oil and Energy hiring opportunity responsible for monitoring and controlling assigned processing units through integrated control panels. The position will maintain product specifications, production quantities, plant yield, equipment parameters, and safe operating conditions. It will also coordinate start-ups, shutdowns, maintenance preparation, work permits, chemical dosing, and emergency-response activities.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Equipment Operations Salary: 12000-20000 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 Process plants require continuous control of temperature, pressure, flow, equipment condition, and product quality. Small deviations can affect production yield, emissions, safety, storage, or export commitments if they are not recognized and corrected promptly. The Control Room Operator will coordinate field activities and use the Integrated Control System to maintain stable plant performance. Effective communication with operations, maintenance, contractors, and neighboring units will help contain upsets and prevent minor incidents from becoming emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned operational activities safely and according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor and control process units responsible for processing, storing, and exporting products.
• Maintain product quality and quantity within approved specifications.
• Maximize plant yield while preventing avoidable hydrocarbon loss.
• Monitor emissions and maintain operations within applicable limits.
• Use all relevant capabilities of the Integrated Control System.
• Observe control panels continuously and diagnose abnormal operating conditions.
• Adjust speeds, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates within authorized limits.
• Coordinate process control during start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency situations.
• Record essential instrument readings and confirm that equipment remains within operating parameters.
• Log operational incidents and review them with the supervisor.
• Supervise or conduct routine equipment inspections for abnormalities.
• Report defects and coordinate servicing or repair requirements.
• Prepare and review equipment for maintenance activities.
• Confirm that isolated equipment remains synchronized with connected plant systems.
• Authorize work permits and monitor ongoing maintenance jobs.
• Observe contractor activities for compliance with safety procedures.
• Operate assigned machinery and equipment according to company standards.
• Verify that process chemicals are suitable for the assigned operating area.
• Prepare chemical solutions and add chemicals according to approved procedures.
• Adjust and monitor chemical-dosing rates.
• Complete integrity functional tests, changeover routines, and scheduled verification activities.
• Maintain accurate records for tests, inspections, permits, and operational changes.
• Control plant upsets and initiate action to prevent escalation.
• Communicate clearly with other departments, plant units, company sites, and neighboring facilities.
• Perform Auxiliary Fireman or Site Safety Officer duties during emergencies when assigned.
• Complete effective shift handovers covering plant status, ongoing work, risks, and outstanding actions.

Ideal Profile

Applicants should hold a relevant technical diploma or a secondary-school certificate supported by an appropriate vocational trade qualification. A minimum of six years of plant-operations experience within a large industrial facility in the oil and gas industry is required. The successful candidate should understand process control, Integrated Control Systems, plant start-ups, shutdowns, equipment monitoring, chemical dosing, maintenance preparation, work permits, and emergency response. Strong situational awareness, communication, recordkeeping, decision-making, and HSE discipline are essential. Applicable professional certifications will provide an advantage.

Skills Set

• Control-room operations
• Integrated Control Systems
• Process-unit monitoring
• Product-quality control
• Plant-yield optimization
• Temperature and pressure control
• Flow-rate adjustment
• Start-up operations
• Shutdown operations
• Abnormal-situation management
• Plant-upset control
• Equipment-condition monitoring
• Instrument-reading analysis
• Maintenance preparation
• Equipment isolation coordination
• Work-permit authorization
• Contractor safety monitoring
• Chemical preparation
• Chemical-dosing control
• Integrity functional testing
• Emergency-response support
• Auxiliary firefighting duties
• Site-safety support
• Shift handover
• HSE compliance

Why Join Us

This position offers direct control of critical processing units where operational decisions influence safety, product quality, plant yield, emissions, and business continuity. It provides broad exposure to control systems, field operations, maintenance coordination, product handling, and emergency response. ADNOC Group provides a structured environment for experienced operators to strengthen their control-room expertise and operational leadership. The role creates tangible value by maintaining stable production, preventing hydrocarbon loss, and supporting the reliable export of specification products.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is an integrated energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its operations include exploration, production, processing, refining, storage, distribution, and advanced energy development. ADNOC combines skilled people, modern control technologies, and disciplined operating standards to deliver energy safely and reliably.