Field Operator - Plant Startups, Inspections & Troubleshooting

Petro Rabigh; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Petro Rabigh is seeking a Field Operator to perform start-up and shutdown of assigned plants, respond to emergencies, and conduct routine inspections to ensure efficient operations at our Saudi facilities.

The role requires understanding of refinery or petrochemical equipment and instrument systems, with the ability to document readings and communicate with supervisors. Industrial safety and housekeeping are essential components of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school with minimum 5 years of work experience or Diploma with minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Basic understanding of mechanism, field operations and refinery or petrochemical equipment.
• Basic understanding of instruments and emergency shutdown system taking in charge.
• Clear understanding of refinery or petrochemical plant layout and operating process taking in charge.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist in the start-up and shutdown of assigned plants and facilities in accordance with approved operating procedures and instructions.
• Respond to emergency or upset conditions by taking the necessary field actions, such as flaring, blowdown, isolation, diversion, and switching, while maintaining close communication with the Console Operator and/or Shift Supervisor.
• Conduct regular inspections and walk-throughs of plant facilities to ensure they are functioning efficiently.
• Identify malfunctions or abnormal operating conditions and report them to the Shift Supervisor or Console Operator.
• Maintain records of field instrument readings and local measurements in logs, and update checklists as required.
• Collect samples and perform required chemical and physical process tests as instructed by the Console Operator.
• Support or assist the Shift Supervisor, as required, in communications with other sections, contractors, vendors, maintenance personnel, inspection teams, or chemical suppliers.
• Issue work permits in accordance with the approved authorization level assigned by the Section Head.
• Perform plant housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Provide technical guidance to other Field Operators and share operational best practices, lessons learned, and experiences, when requested, to promote efficient and effective operations.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Field operations

Emergency shutdown

Education

High school diploma

Diploma

Job description

Petro Rabigh is seeking a Field Operator to perform start-up and shutdown of assigned plants, respond to emergencies, and conduct routine inspections to ensure efficient operations at our Saudi facilities.

The role requires understanding of refinery or petrochemical equipment and instrument systems, with the ability to document readings and communicate with supervisors. Industrial safety and housekeeping are essential components of daily duties.