Senior Operator (Bulk Product)

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled Plant Operator. The role involves operating, monitoring, and controlling plant units to ensure product quality and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have a Technical Diploma and at least 6 years of experience in plant operations within a large industrial setting. Responsibilities include supervising equipment maintenance, logging incidents, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in Plant Operations within a large industrial plant in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Technical Diploma in a relevant field.
• Experience with safety and emergency protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor assigned units of the plant to meet product specifications.
• Log operating incidents and ensure adherence to operational standards.
• Supervise equipment checks and maintenance preparations.

Skills

Plant Operations

Emergency response

Safety regulations

Chemical handling

Education

Technical Diploma or Vocational Trade Certificate

Job description

Overview

Operate, monitor and control the assigned units of the plant, to process, store and export the products on specification, while maintaining Company and HSE requirements and maximizing plant yield. Operate control panels to ensure safe and proper function and that products meet the required specifications and quantities.

Operational Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned operational work safely to assigned standards in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Log operating incidents and discuss incidents with the Supervisor to ensure efficient running of the operating units.
• Supervise / carry out routine checks on equipment for abnormalities in order to arrange for servicing and repair.
• Prepare / review the plant / equipment for maintenance to ensure accurate and proper functioning and in synchronization with other equipment and plant.
• Operate related machinery & equipment safely and efficiently as per Company’s standards and instructions.
• Carry out duties as Auxiliary Fireman or Site Safety Officer as and when required during emergencies, as per the Facility Response Plan.
• Authorize work permits, follow up on-going jobs and monitor Contractors activities ensuring adherence to safety regulations and procedures.
• Ensure that all capabilities of the Integrated Control System are fully utilized to improve plant efficiency, product quality and safety.
• Supervise and perform the alterations of speeds, temperatures, pressures and flow rates as necessary for adequate control of operations during start-ups, shutdowns and emergencies.
• Monitor control panel, diagnose abnormal situations, initiate operational adjustments and maintain a continuous check on the operating plants. Take readings of essential instruments to ensure that equipment is operated within the specified parameters and limits.
• Ensure that chemicals used in the respective area are of the correct type, add various chemicals, prepare solutions, adjust and monitor dosing rates as specified while following all HSE procedures and rules.

Safety & Integrity

• Operate, monitor and control the assigned work area safely & efficiently, to achieve target plant yield without any hydrocarbon loss and within emission limits, and ensure effective hand-over on shift changes.
• Ensure integrity functional tests, change over routines and other scheduled verification tasks are completed efficiently and maintain the appropriate records & documents.
• Control/contain plant upsets and prevent minor emergencies escalating, maintaining clear communication and coordination with other Departments/Units of the plant, Company’s sites & neighboring plants.

Generic Accountabilities

• 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 Section progress reports for Company Management. Prepare various KPI checklists for management.

Other Accountabilities

• Internal Communications & Working Relationships - Contact with line Manager/ peers and other employees within the company/Group as required.
• External Communications & Working Relationships - Contact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: Technical Diploma in relevant field or Secondary School Certificate with a vocational trade certificate in the relevant field
• Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills: 6 years of experience, in Plant Operations within a large industrial plant, in the Oil and Gas industry.

Additional Details

• Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget
• Direct Reports: As per organization chart
• Indirect Reports: As per organization chart

Work Conditions

• Physical Effort: Minimal
• Work Environment: A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity & dust during occasional site visits.

Job Family / Sub Family: Operations / Plant Operations