Field Operator (Polymer), Polypropylene Section Petro Rabigh Oil & Gas 08:49

AimGulf; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Petro Rabigh is seeking a Field Operator (Polymer) for the Polypropylene Section to safely operate plant facilities in accordance with procedures and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include starting up and shutting down plants, handling emergencies, conducting inspections, and maintaining logs, while collaborating with the Shift Supervisor and other teams. This role requires experience in field operations within a refinery or petrochemical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Diploma required.
• 5+ years in field operations for petrochemical plants or refineries.
• Basic instrument and ESD understanding.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up and shutdown of assigned plants per procedures.
• Respond to emergencies with field actions and communicate with supervisor.
• Conduct regular inspections of plant facilities.
• Identify malfunctions and report to supervisor.
• Maintain logs of instrument readings and measurements.
• Issue work permits according to authorization levels.
• Provide guidance to other operators and share best practices.
• Perform housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field operations knowledge

Emergency shutdown systems

Refinery/petrochemical equipment

Education

High school diploma

Diploma (related)

Job description

Job Title: Field Operator (Polymer), Polypropylene Section

The Field Operator (Polymer) within the Polypropylene Section at Petro Rabigh is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant facilities. This role involves working within the MFT - Polymer Operations department to ensure that production processes are maintained according to established procedures, while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

Key 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.

Experience Required:

• High school with minimum 5 years of work experience.
• Diploma with minimum 4 years of related experience.

Education Qualifications: High school diploma or Diploma.

Skills Required:

• 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.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Petro Rabigh operates refining and petrochemical facilities in Saudi Arabia. It recruits across engineering, plant operations, maintenance, process technology, safety, laboratory, supply chain, commercial, finance, information technology, and professional support functions.

Company Industry: Oil & Gas

Department / Functional Area: MFT - Polymer Operations

Closing Date: Not mentioned