Operation (SMP)

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co.; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. is seeking a Refinery/Plant Operator to monitor and control operations across oil and gas processing units. You will ensure safe, efficient production, perform start-ups and shutdowns, and maintain logs and reports.

Candidates should have a chemical or petroleum engineering background (or equivalent) and relevant experience. The role requires strict adherence to safety standards and SOPs in a large industrial facility located in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for degree-holders; non-degree paths with relevant tech quals acceptable.
• 4+ years oil & gas experience for degree candidates; 11+ years for non-degree candidates.
• IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control refinery/plant equipment and processes.
• Ensure safe, efficient, continuous production per SOPs.
• Perform start-up, shutdown, and routine operational tasks.
• Monitor process units: oil separation, fractionation, hydrogen, isomerization.
• Control plant parameters via panels and DCS; log shifts and production data.
• Respond to alarms and equipment failures per procedures.
• Coordinate with field/console operators to maintain safety.

Skills

Oil & Gas plant ops

Process monitoring

Startup/shutdown experience

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical/Petroleum) or related tech field

High School Diploma for non-degree path

Tools

DCS (Distributed Control Systems)

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

Requirements

• 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