Plant Operator Assistant

Star Services LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Dubai is seeking a Plant Operator Assistant responsible for safe handling and maintenance of gas cylinders. Candidates should have a minimum of Senior Secondary education, and experience in the oil & gas industry is preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with basic computer knowledge. The role requires adherence to safety norms and participation in training and emergency procedures. Flexibility in work shifts is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in the oil & gas industry is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions in English.
• Basic hygiene and cleanliness in workplace areas required.
• Basic computer knowledge (MS Office) advantageous.
• Physical fitness to perform manual field work in heat.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe handling and unloading/loading of cylinders.
• Maintain safety norms and report workplace hazards.
• Participate in emergency drills and training.
• Handle decanting, hydro-testing, punching and valve work.
• Maintain filing, records, and documentation as required.
• Assist in equipment maintenance and painting of cylinders and lines.
• Participate in safety trainings and follow EH&S procedures.
• Report workplace hazards to supervisor and participate in drills.
• Be flexible to work different shifts as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Knowledge of safety procedures

Languages helpful

Physical fitness

Education

Minimum Senior Secondary level (10 +2)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the job Plant Operator Assistant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out safe handling, unloading/loading of cylinders and other materials to from vehicles. Counts the cylinders in stacks and in vehicles.
• Identifies the cylinders and segregates them by the indicators of size, filled, empty, EMGAS, Non-EMGAS, manufactured, retest date, abnormalities.
• Takes care of sealing, stencilling, labelling, leak check and filling of cylinders.
• Handles decanting of cylinders as well as hydro-testing, punching, valve fixing and removal activities.
• Identifies, segregates, and fills cylinders as per procedure. Ensures cylinders are filled within accepted tolerance.
• Carries out all jobs as advised by the Shift Supervisor including general cleaning, housekeeping, and washing of cylinders.
• Assists in equipment maintenance and does painting of cylinders, pipelines, equipment, and vehicles.
• Participate in internal trainings and briefing and gain knowledge about all products and their safe handling practices.
• Observes all safety norms and carries out his duties in accordance with prescribed safety procedures.
• Ensures that workplace hazards are reported to the Shift Supervisor/Plant Manager.
• Participates in fire drills and other emergency procedures.
• Takes appropriate emergency measures when required.
• Knows the Companys and Environment, Health & Safety Policy, Procedures, Regulations and Objectives as they relate to his area of responsibility and ensure that they are effectively implemented in his domain.
• Should be flexible to work in different shifts based on the work requirements and weekly schedule.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS.

• Minimum pass in Senior Secondary level (10 +2). Experience in oil & gas Industry is preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills to maintain cordial working relations with colleagues, superiors, and customers.
• Basic knowledge of Safety and related procedures and experience in an ISO Quality environment will be advantageous.
• Good communication skills are essential combined with the ability to read and understand work instructions in English and prepare documents and maintain records.
• Knowledge of other languages will be advantageous.
• Basic computer knowledge especially MS office is advantageous.
• Must have basic hygiene and keep staff room, pantry, and toilet areas clean.
• Age: 25 to 35 preferred. Should be physically fit and healthy to do manual intensive field jobs, able to endure extreme heat and with no known medical conditions. (Blood pressure, Diabetes, Back ache, Arthritis etc.).