Field Operator I

Advanced Search; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search is seeking an operational technician to assist in safe and efficient plant operation to meet production targets. You will perform routine tasks under supervision, ensuring safety and procedural standards are followed.

You will monitor process equipment, support start-ups/shutdowns, and assist with maintenance and handovers, contributing to reliable and trouble-free operations in a hot, humid plant environment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Industrial Processes, Chemical, Petroleum or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience in a similar Oil & Gas role.
• Familiar with plant equipment, processes and ongoing activities.
• Basic understanding of Plant PFDs, P&IDs, drawings and Fire & Gas philosophy.
• Computer proficiency and good working knowledge of MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating and monitoring process equipment ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor equipment parameters and report abnormalities to supervisors.
• Support start-ups and shutdowns as directed.
• Conduct basic operational and maintenance checks under supervision.
• Assist in preparing equipment for maintenance, including isolation and decontamination.
• Ensure timely handover of information to the next shift team.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report to supervisors.
• Able to work at different locations as needed.
• Safely handle chemicals, lubricants, and coolants and collect samples as directed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Technical degree in Industrial Processes / Chemical / Petroleum

Tools

Maintenance Management System

MS Office

Job description

Responsible for assisting in the safe and efficient operation of the plant to support production targets. Perform routine operational tasks under supervision, ensuring safety and procedural standards compliance. Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to maintain reliable and trouble-free operations.

Assist in operating and monitoring process equipment ensuring compliance with safety standards

Monitor and record equipment operational parameters in the field, reporting abnormalities to Supervisors or CRO.

Support system start-ups and shutdowns as directed by supervisor

Support and perform Mechanical and Instrument jobs as directed by supervisor.

Assist in pressurizing and depressurizing equipment and pipelines when required

Regularly check pressure, delta pressure, temperature, and level gauges, reporting irregularities to the CRO.

Follow stablished O&M Instructions.

Follow instructions from the CRO or Supervisors to maintain stable plant operations and support production optimization

Perform troubleshooting to restart compressors after unexpected shutdowns by Supervisor instructions.

Participate in training and reviews of operational procedures, offering basic feedback for improvement

Conduct basic operational and maintenance checks (daily, weekly, monthly) under supervision

Assist in preparing equipment for maintenance, including isolation, draining, and decontamination

Ensure accurate and timely handover of information to the next shift team

Identify and report unsafe conditions to supervisors.

Able to work at different locations as Operational needs.

Safely handle and top up chemicals, lubricants, and coolants, collecting samples as directed

Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness standards during and after tasks

Comply with Emergency Response Team (ERT) roles and responsibilities as assigned

Comply with all Enerflex HR, Quality, HSE, and all the Company policies, procedures, processes, work instructions and guidelines

Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor / Manager

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum a technical degree in Industrial Processes, Chemical, Petroleum or equivalent

0-2 years of experience in a similar role within the Oil & Gas sector

Familiar with plant equipment, processes, and all ongoing activities.

General troubleshooting, problem-solving, information analysis, and interpersonal skills

General understanding of Plant PFDs, P & IDs, drawings, Cause & Effect matrix, and Fire & Gas detection system philosophy

Basic understanding of Maintenance Management System (Work orders, Preventive/Corrective/and Predictive Maintenance) methodology

Computer proficiency is mandatory. Good working knowledge of typical Microsoft suite of software is required.

Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good English command, written and spoken. Arabic is an asset.

Motivated, team player, able to work within a diverse cultural environment, willing to learn.

Remote site working conditions, hot and humid climate, long working hours and vibrating platforms

Different shift schedules. Available on call.