Operator, Panel

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Control Room Operator to supervise and monitor hydrocarbon processing units and utilities using IC/DCS systems. The role focuses on safe operation within targeted performance parameters and requires coordination with field personnel to implement process controls.

The ideal candidate has extensive plant operations experience, strong knowledge of DCS, and adherence to HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Chemical/Process Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 7 years plant operations experience, with at least 4 years in control room panel operations in oil/gas.
• Knowledge of DCS and process control procedures.
• Familiarity with HSE policies and plant safety standards.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control process parameters via IC/DCS to ensure safe operation.
• Supervise control room activities and coordinate with field personnel.
• Respond to alarms and trips; initiate safe shutdowns when required.
• Review permits to work and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Provide handover to maintenance and support emergency response initiatives.

Skills

DCS knowledge

Control room operations

HSE awareness

Education

Technical Diploma in Chemical / Process Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Supervise and/or monitor and control process parameters of number of Hydrocarbon processing units and associated utilities simultaneously by controlling flow, temperature, chemistry, etc. through IC (Industrial Control Systems) and/or DCS (distribution control system) in order to achieve and maintain safe operation within defined performance target.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY

Control Panel Operation

Supervise the activities related to monitoring and recording of process parameters and identify deviations in operations from Control Panel, ensuring safe and efficient operations and escalating to the Operations Management when necessary. Includes maintaining continuous contact with various areas of the entire Plant to keep them informed of overall operating conditions.

Monitor via terminals and alarms, the operations of the designated area and coordinates process activities with the assigned field personnel to ensure field adjustments are made according to process parameters within operating envelop.

Control the alteration of operating conditions or product flows to allow prior isolation of equipment for maintenance and re-commence operations according to procedures, following completion of maintenance.

Review permit to work records/logs to ensure all control room operations are conducted in line with the operating parameters/procedures.

Ensure safe handover/take-over of process equipment to Maintenance teams during the implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance activities and to normalize process conditions.

Communicate with Shift Supervisor/Superintendent and outside operators during emergency situations.

Oversee the execution of safe shutdown and start-up of process facilities and utility systems based on approved standard operating procedures and guidelines.

Lead the troubleshooting and execute planned / emergency shutdowns, as deemed required, to preserve the integrity of process facilities.

Initiate appropriate action in the event of process and utility system alarms and trips.

Monitor and record key parameters for hydrocarbon process plant and utility systems.

Well aware of all operations related TCs and their mitigations.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

Implement and comply with all relevant functional policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures, to accomplish operational objectives.

Training

Provide on-the-job Training to meet Competency Based Training programs for UAE Nationalization.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the identification of areas and opportunities for continuous improvement in the operating procedures and functional processes.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Participate in Emergency Response duties as a team member.

Housekeeping

Maintain the work environment clean and tidy before, during operations, in line with established standards of Hygiene and Housekeeping.

Reports

Provide inputs to prepare progress reports for Company Management.

Prepare various Key Performance Indicator (KPI) checklists for management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Internal

Regular contacts with Operations and Maintenance personnel, operations/shift supervisors, PTW team etc. on work related matters.

External

Regular contacts with personnel of Various ADNOC Group Companies in adjacent industries on Operations related matters (coordination, liaison, negotiation).

Contacts with Third Party Vendors, Products Consumers, Contractors, Service Providers.

6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Minimum Qualification

• Technical Diploma in Chemical / Process Engineering or equivalent Professional qualification. Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
• 7 years of experience in Plant operations with at least 4 years’ experience in Control room Panel operations in the oil/gas industry.
• Expertise in dealing with various plant operation procedures in Oil and Gas environment.
• Knowledge and skills in Plant HSE related systems and procedures.
• Technical knowledge in Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Functional and Operational skills, good communication skills, good interpersonal skills.
• Scheduling and Co-ordinating, Checking, Examining and Recording.
• Working with Tools and Technology. Communicate with Shift Supervisor/Superintendent and outside operators during emergency situations.
• Oversee the execution of safe shutdown and start-up of process facilities and utility systems based on approved standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Lead the troubleshooting and execute planned / emergency shutdowns, as deemed required, to preserve the integrity of process facilities.
• Initiate appropriate action in the event of process and utility system alarms and trips.
• Monitor and record key parameters for hydrocarbon process plant and utility systems.
• Well aware of all operations related TCs and their mitigations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

As per the approved competency Profile

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

As per the approved competency Profile