Operations Engineer

Experience; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience in Oman seeks an engineering professional to provide operational and technical support for upstream surface facilities, ensuring safe and efficient site operations. You will troubleshoot, backstop hardware and process systems, and support commissioning, start-up, and readiness activities.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong engineering judgment, and collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, HSE and Supply Chain, while mentoring junior engineers and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor level in Process, Chemical, or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with upstream surface facilities design support.
• Excellent English; Arabic desirable.
• Ability to lead technical reviews and RCA.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and technical engineering support across upstream surface facilities.
• Support troubleshooting and problem solving to ensure safe plant operations.
• Deliver engineering and operational support tasks for hardware, process systems, utilities.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and readiness activities.
• Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, HSE, and Supply Chain.
• Mentor junior engineers and trainees.
• Lead technical input for brownfield modifications and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Manage procurement technical aspects and vendor reviews.
• Act as technical authority for operational support across assets.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Operations support

Troubleshooting

PFDs & P&IDs

Root cause analysis

Rotating equipment

Documentation

English proficiency

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Chemical)

Provide Operational Support at OQEP, Operated Assets Operations Support, under TL Operation Support scope s by delivering of a best practice operational strategies and results; in order to ensure safe and efficient operations at the site.

The position will act in accordance with the OQEP s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE & Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Common for All Levels

Provide operational and technical engineering support across upstream surface facilities and associated systems, including on plot and off plot installations, during execution, commissioning, start up, and steady state operations.

Support troubleshooting, technical assessments, and operational problem solving to ensure safe and efficient plant and field operations.

Deliver assigned engineering and operational support tasks, including technical backup for hardware, process systems, utilities, and associated applications.

Support pre commissioning, commissioning, start up, and readiness activities for projects, brownfield modifications, and operational improvements.

Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, HSE, Supply Chain and other Functions to support technical resolution of operational and execution issues.

Support procurement and supply activities from a technical standpoint, including resolving operational and technical clarification matters.

Monitor and support readiness to operate activities to ensure assets meet safety, operability, and reliability requirements.

Participate in operational reviews, audits, studies, and assurance activities (e.g. ORA, PSSR), as required by project or asset lifecycle stage.

Ensure compliance with company engineering standards, operating philosophies, applicable regulations, and best industry practices.

Execute assigned engineering and operational support tasks under supervision.

Apply approved engineering procedures, standards, and work practices during execution and operations.

Support commissioning, start up, and operational activities as part of a multi disciplinary team.

Contribute to studies, reviews, and troubleshooting activities under guidance.

Independently handle multiple operational support and execution scopes across on plot and off plot facilities.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and trainees.

Apply hands on experience in upstream surface facilities, including major process units and associated rotating and static equipment.

Act as discipline or process lead in technical reviews and studies (e.g. design reviews, HAZOP, RCAs, MOCs).

Lead technical input for brownfield modifications, operational improvements, and energy efficiency initiatives.

Manage technical aspects of procurement, bid evaluation, and vendor document reviews.

Act as technical authority for operational support across on plot and off plot upstream facilities.

Provide strategic technical direction and ensure consistent application of engineering principles across assets and teams.

Lead and coordinate engineering and operational support teams during execution, commissioning, and readiness phases.

Serve as focal point for ORA, PSSR, commissioning governance, and operational readiness assurance.

Own technical risk evaluation, readiness endorsement, and final technical recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Support capability development, succession planning, and continuous improvement within Operation Support.

Key interactions

Internal: Operated Assets functions.

Notable Working Conditions.

Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education requirements

Bachelors in Process, Chemical, or equivalent

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

Background

5+ years of relevant experience

Adaptable and motivated engineering professional who thrives in complex operational and project environments.

Experience in engineering design support and troubleshooting within upstream surface facilities.

Exposure to project lifecycle activities including planning, installation, commissioning, start up, and operational support.

Demonstrates sound technical judgment with knowledge of engineering standards, material specifications, and applicable international codes.

Working knowledge of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and HSE requirements.

Ability to interpret Process diagrams (PFDs, P&IDs), engineering drawings, and OEM manuals.

Soft Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with strong multi cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and contractors, with a strong focus on collaboration.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, time critical operational environment.

Analytical and fact based approach to problem solving and decision making.

Strong troubleshooting mindset and result oriented attitude.

Technical Skills

Computer literate with working knowledge of standard office and engineering applications (e.g. MS Office).

Sound technical judgment with practical understanding of upstream Oil & Gas engineering disciplines.

Knowledge of resource coordination, interface management, and basic contract administration.

Experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and structured problem solving techniques.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation.

Basic understanding of project execution and project management principles.

Ability to support the development, review, and modification of technical and operational procedures.

Capability to provide technical support, troubleshooting, backup, and operational assistance as required.