Shift Operator

Tronox Limited; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tronox Limited in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Plant Operator to monitor and adjust process parameters, ensuring safe and stable operations and quality. The role supports equipment preparation for maintenance and accurate data logging in shift logs and the Control Room.

The successful candidate will participate in incident investigations, use IT systems for reporting, and deliver in-process samples to the laboratory. A strong SHE commitment and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of plant operations, manufacturing processes, technical safety, and SOPs.
• Strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability (SHE).
• Good communication, teamwork, problem-solving and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a shift-based operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust process parameters to maintain safe and optimal conditions.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Enter data into shift logs, logbooks and Control Room systems.
• Perform plant rounds to identify issues and ensure safe, stable operations.
• Raise maintenance job requests in the system as applicable.
• Detect and report process deviations; participate in investigations.
• Use IT systems for reporting and data gathering.
• Follow SOPs for start-up and shutdown to ensure safety and stability.
• Ensure detailed handovers to maintain plant performance.
• Operate plant/equipment without guidance; collect samples for lab analysis.
• Participate and assist team members with tasks.

Skills

Plant operations knowledge

SHE awareness

Teamwork

Shift work

Job description

Tronox is the world’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5,700 people strong, located across six continents and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth’s resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives. Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

Role Definition

Takes accountability for SQLCST (Safe Quality Low Cost Sustainable Tons) for their post / work-station. Performs a range of activities in more than one area using complicated equipment. Monitors the operation so that the product quality and inventory is maintained. Provides coaching and guidance in order to develop technical expertise within the company.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust process parameters to maintain safe and optimal conditions, ensuring smooth and stable operations.
• Prepares equipment for maintenance.
• Enters data accurately and promptly into the shift logsheet, logbook and Control Room system (e.g. SIC).
• Perform thorough and timely plant rounds to identify issues with plant/equipment and ensure safe, and stable operations.
• Raise maintenance job request in system as applicable.
• Detect and report process deviations promptly, using A3 investigation for process problems.
• Participates in incident investigations.
• Utilizes IT systems for reporting and data gathering.
• Follows & Perform all normal and emergency start-up and shutdown tasks strictly according to the approved SOP to ensure safe, stable, and error-free operations.
• Ensures all shift handover requirements are well detailed, easy to understand and ensure continuity of plant/process performance is maintained.
• Operates plant/equipment without guidance (e.g. field, localized DCS).
• Collects and delivers in process samples for laboratory analysis.

Participate and assist team members with tasks.

Key Requirements

• Basic knowledge of plant operations, manufacturing processes, technical safety, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (SHE).
• Good communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a shift-based operational environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.