Operation (SMP)

ABIS; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

ABIS is seeking an experienced Refinery/Plant Operator to operate, monitor and optimize production across oil & gas, petrochemical, and refinery facilities in Saudi Arabia. You will manage start-up/shutdown activities, monitor process parameters, and ensure safe, compliant operations with established procedures.

The role requires strong knowledge of process safety, plant control systems, and relations with field and control room staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Technical, Trade, or Vocational field specializing in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering.
• Expat Candidates Without a Degree: High School Certificate or Vocational School Diploma in Chemical or Petroleum Technology.
• IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL: iBT 60 / PBT 498 / CBT 171.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control plant equipment and production processes within Oil & Gas, petrochemical, and refinery facilities.
• Monitor plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production in accordance with operating procedures.
• Perform plant start-up, shutdown, and routine operational activities.
• Operate and monitor process systems, including oil separation, fractionation, hydrogen processing, and isomerization units.
• Monitor and control plant operating parameters through control panels and distributed control systems.
• Support refinery operations, terminal activities, and tank farm operations.
• Perform routine inspections of plant equipment, pipelines, valves, and process systems.
• Monitor water treatment systems and ensure compliance with operational requirements.
• Identify operational abnormalities, troubleshoot process issues, and coordinate corrective actions with maintenance teams.
• Support well services, wireline operations, and well completion activities as required.
• Coordinate with field operators, console operators, and control room personnel to maintain safe plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with operational safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, shift reports, and production records.
• Respond to process alarms, equipment failures, and emergency situations in accordance with established procedures.

Skills

Oil & Gas operations

Process monitoring

Plant control systems

Oil separation & hydrogen processing

Operator roles (refinery/console/plant

Tank farm management

Water treatment

Well services

Plant start-up/shutdown

Process safety

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Chemical/Petroleum Technology

High School Diploma or Vocational in Chemical/Petroleum Technology

Job description

• Operate, monitor, and control plant equipment and production processes within Oil & Gas, petrochemical, and refinery facilities.

• Monitor plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production in accordance with operating procedures.

• Perform plant start-up, shutdown, and routine operational activities.

• Operate and monitor process systems, including oil separation, fractionation, hydrogen processing, and isomerization units.

• Monitor and control plant operating parameters through control panels and distributed control systems.

• Support refinery operations, terminal activities, and tank farm operations.

• Perform routine inspections of plant equipment, pipelines, valves, and process systems.

• Monitor water treatment systems and ensure compliance with operational requirements.

• Identify operational abnormalities, troubleshoot process issues, and coordinate corrective actions with maintenance teams.

• Support well services, wireline operations, and well completion activities as required.

• Coordinate with field operators, console operators, and control room personnel to maintain safe plant operations.

• Ensure compliance with operational safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company standards.

• Maintain accurate operational logs, shift reports, and production records.

• Respond to process alarms, equipment failures, and emergency situations in accordance with established procedures.

- Education:

• Local and Expat Candidates with a Degree: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Bachelor's degree in a Technical, Trade, or Vocational field specializing in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering.

• Expat Candidates Without a Degree: High School Certificate or Vocational School Diploma in Chemical or Petroleum Technology.

- Experience:

• Candidates with a Degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.

• Candidates Without a Degree: Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.

- English Language Proficiency: Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL scores:

• Internet-Based (iBT): 60

• Paper-Based (PBT): 498

• Computer-Based (CBT): 171

- Preferred Technical Skills & Experience:

• Strong familiarity with Oil & Gas, petrochemical, and refinery operations.

• Experience in plant operations, process monitoring, and plant control systems.

• Knowledge of oil separation, fractionation, hydrogen processing, and isomerization processes.

• Experience as a Refinery Operator, Console Operator, Control Room Operator, or Plant Operator.

• Familiarity with terminal operations and tank farm management.

• Knowledge of water treatment processes and industrial utilities.

• Experience in well services, wireline operations, and well completion activities.

• Ability to perform and support plant start-up and shutdown operations.

• Strong understanding of process safety, operational procedures, and industrial safety standards.

• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and respond effectively to process abnormalities.