Refinery & Petrochemical Plant Operator

ABIS

Dhahran Compound

On-site

SAR 78,000 - 134,000

Full time

4 days ago

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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.