Despatcher

IHA Forum; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA Forum in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Gas Operations Technician to manage start-up, shutdown and routine operation of a variety of equipment at the main compressor station on an assigned shift.

The role includes patrolling the plant, performing electrical and mechanical isolation for permits, conducting gas tests, issuing permits and ensuring safety compliance to maintain safe, reliable plant operations and quick response in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Control Room in Natural Gas Operations.
• Diploma in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in Natural Gas Control Room operations.
• Excellent communication and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patrols of the compressor station to monitor equipment.
• Perform start-up, shutdown and routine operation of equipment.
• Isolate equipment electrically and mechanically for maintenance and permit to work.
• Issue permits for maintenance activities and ensure safety compliance.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with supervisor.

Skills

Control Room knowledge

Excellent communication

IT literate

Education

Diploma (3 Years) in Engineering

Job description

To maintain operating activities at the main compressor station on assigned shift involving start-up, shutdown and routine operation of a variety of equipment. Performs patrol duties at pre-determined intervals to check operating condition of equipment and report abnormalities. Perform mechanical & operational isolation, Issue permit for all maintenance activities and ensure that the site maintenance work is carried out safely.

Key Accountabilities

Operations:

• Carries out regular patrols of the compressor station to observe operation of equipment such as Gas turbines, Compressors, Generators, Chillers, Fin fan coolers, Filters & Separators and report to Senior Despatcher.
• Carries out electrical and mechanical isolation of equipment in preparation of permit to work.
• Carries out Gas tests for hot work and vessel entry and signs work request for approval of supervisor prior to commencement of work. Monitors maintenance work to ensure it is carried out safely and in accordance with work permit condition.
• Takes immediate corrective action in the event of an emergency and notifies senior despatcher immediately by radio of any urgent situation

Health & Safety:

• Ensures incident free environment through maintaining a strong safety culture
• Monitor the progress of safe work processes as per the operating procedures and to ensure safety operation and plant integrity.
• Ensures compliance to health, safety and environmental excellence procedures and controls for activities under assigned Section for employee safety,
• Act as a rescue member during in emergencies.

Qualifications / Requirements

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Control Room in Natural Gas Operations

Education:

• Diploma (3 Years) in Engineering

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years' experience within Natural Gas Control Room operations.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication
• IT literate

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