Panel Operator

Manav Corporate; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company seeks a Panel Operator for UAE operations in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supervising and monitoring hydrocarbon processing units via ICs/DCS to maintain safe operation and performance.

Interaction with Shift Supervisor and field operators is required during emergencies and routine operations. Requirements include a technical diploma in Chemical/Process Engineering with at least 7 years in plant operations and 4+ years in control room panel operations, plus DCS and HSE knowledge.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in Plant operations, with at least 4 years in control room panel operations.
• Diploma in Chemical/Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in Oil & Gas industry.
• Knowledge of DCS and plant safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control process parameters to ensure safe operation.
• Monitor and record key process parameters and respond to deviations.
• Coordinate shutdowns/startups per SOPs and guidelines.
• Ensure safe handover to maintenance after preventive/corrective maintenance.

Skills

Plant operations

Control room panel operations

DCS knowledge

HSE procedures

Communication skills

Coordination and scheduling

Education

Technical Diploma in Chemical/Process Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Opening for Panel Operator- UAE - Abu-Dhabi Location

Reports to: Shift Controller, Plant Operation (Upstream)

Onshore Operation Department

Company Profile

The position is for one of the Worlds Largest State owned Integrated Oil & Gas Group headquartered in Abudhabi UAE, Direct Company Job, Long term Employment, Face to face interviews in Mumbai @ November 2026 second week.

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 ICs (Industrial Control Systems) and/or DCS (distribution control system) 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 deviationsin operations from Control Panel, ensuring safe and efficient operations and escalating to the Operations

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability

guidelines in line with international standards,

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.

Note- Face- Face Interviews will be conducted at Mumbai Location tentatively by 2nd week of November