Panel Operator

Employment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

OTTCO seeks a Panel Operator to perform safe, orderly control of flow, pressure and rate at assigned sites (Muscat / Ras Markaz / Duqm). The role focuses on monitoring, troubleshooting and recording operational data while adhering to SOPs, HSE standards and company policies.

You will work under the Shift Operation Supervisor, covering handovers, start-ups/shutdowns, and emergency procedures, with responsibilities across field and control room tasks.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Petrochemical or Oil/Gas (or equivalent) required.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and regulate panel controls for flow, pressure and rate.
• Monitor process using DCS and adjust parameters as needed.
• Record shifts notes, incidents and deviations for continuity.
• Coordinate with Shift Team Leader during turnarounds and emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, HSE standards and company policies.
• Provide input for weekly/monthly area reports as required.
• Maintain awareness of environmental, health and safety risks and procedures.

Skills

DCS

Operations knowledge

HSE awareness

Team player

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Education

Diploma in Petrochemical or Oil/Gas

Tools

DCS

Job description

Reports to: Shift Team Lead OTTCO
Department: Maintenance & Operation Department
Location: Duqm & Ras Markaz

Job purpose

Performs safe, orderly and efficient panel control operations for flow regulations on reception, storage and expedition (pressure, flow, rate, reading, gauges, inspecting product) at assigned sites (Muscat / Ras Markaz / Duqm), under shift Operation Supervisor's scope, as individual contributor by:

• Controlling and regulating the pressure, flow and rate of the facility and correcting anomalies.
• Overseeing, reading, and maintaining the equipment that controls the pressure and flow of plant.
• Watching gauges, inspecting product, troubleshooting, record keeping.
• Preparing written documents for supervisors or safety inspectors to ensure products meet the required specification and contribute to regular and safest operations.

The position will act in accordance with OTTCO's mission, vision, values and strategies, as well as policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT technology platform, HSE standards, Omani government and other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Reporting structure

Number of staff supervised (direct reports): 0

Key responsibilities

General:

• Perform all CRO operation activities role in petrochemical terminal and hydrocarbons.
• Accept shift from previous shift panel operator with detailed log sheet of operational adjustments and changes during previous shift.
• Ensure continuity of operational issues handed over by the previous shift and take necessary action.
• Capture all major highlights and constraints experienced during the shift in the log sheet in detail for the following shift.
• Monitor unit's process performance on a continuous basis using the Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Diagnose abnormal situations and take corrective action from the control panel.
• Ensure equipment is operating within specified parameters and report serious operational deviations to the Shift Team Leader.
• Review and compare outside log sheet readings at regular intervals with the control room instrumentation readings and ensure they correlate.
• Review laboratory sample analysis results by referring to Laboratory Information Management System updates and make necessary adjustments of the control panel instruments.
• Ensure Shift Team Leader is fully informed on all related aspects and obtain guidance when necessary.
• Control operating plant start-ups, shutdowns, and emergencies by alterations of speed, temperature, pressure and flow rates as necessary.
• Facilitate the shutdown and start-up for turnaround, maintenance and inspection purposes with adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Implement emergency procedures as dictated by the circumstances and SOPs.
• Contribute to the integrity of the organisation structure through constructive feedback.
• Contribute to improving processes and procedures within the department in conjunction with Team Leader.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and instructions received from Shift Team Leader in coordination with the Field Operator.
• Maintain log sheets and logbooks reporting the highlights of daily shift work.
• Record safety incidents (near misses, observations, incidents).
• Provide input into the weekly or monthly reports if required by the Area Department.
• Maintain continuity of panel operation and close all critical issues scheduled for the allocated shift.
• Communicate and correct process quality problems.
• Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities.
• Effectively interact with all levels of employees, clients and vendors.
• Support unit turnarounds including work list identification/justification, procedure writing, procedure review and equipment inspection.
• Troubleshoot process operations, communicate and correct process quality problems.
• Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.
• Familiarize with QHSE policies, objectives, procedures and its record maintenance.
• Maintain awareness of significant environmental aspects, health and safety hazards, related actual and potential aspects and risks associated with their risk.
• Maintain awareness of emergency preparedness and response measures.
• Maintain awareness of implications of not conforming to the integrated management system requirements, including not fulfilling the organization's compliance obligations.

Qualifications & experience

Minimum qualifications: Diploma in Petrochemical or Oil / Gas or equivalent.

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required). Arabic - native (desirable).

Experience and background:

• 5-7 years of experience in hydrocarbons refining, petrochemical, process engineering or related industry.
• Relevant experience in the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry with experience in Jetty / Tank Farm / Gantry units.
• Knowledge of fuel sector equipment.
• Knowledge of the refinery's offsite facilities and procedures.

Skills:

• Good functional knowledge of DCS.
• Good knowledge of relevant operations, HSE requirements, Oil/Gas process and systems procedures and practices.
• Ability to perform as a team player.
• Self-motivated and dependable, demonstrating strong initiative.
• Ability to deal with change and demonstrate flexibility as required.

Key interactions

Internal: Department Managers, Operations Shift Staff, SCM, TSD, Maintenance, HSE, Fire

External: OQ, SIPC, Surveying Companies, ROP and Civil Defence, gas companies, other contractors and suppliers as required.

Notable working conditions

Field operations and office environment, moderate to intensive computer screen use.