Job title | Field Operator Suhar Refinery Operations (Generic for all areas) | Grade | |
Stream | Commercial & Downstream – RPI | Function | SR – Generic for all areas |
Location | Oman – Suhar | Budget control | *OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant* |
Reporting to | Shift Team Lead | Direct reports | 0 |
Job purpose Operate SR assigned area under the responsible Shift team Leader scope, acting as team player for the assigned area at Suhar Refinery (SR) by: (1) Monitoring, controlling, and maintain the operation of SR assigned unit(s) and equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines including but not limited to feedstock and slops/ flare facilities, product and components, loading, tank farm, oil movement, crude pipeline), and (2) Carry out regular outdoor (field) inspection of the assigned unit / equipment to identify any operational anomalies; in order to support the continue and safe and efficient operations of various processes and equipment within the assigned area. The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives. |
Generic Accountabilities: Field Operations Shift Handover | - Accepts shift from previous shift Field Operator with detailed log sheet of operational adjustments and changes during previous shift.
- Ensure continuity of operational issues handed over by the previous shift and take necessary action.
- Capture all major highlights and constraints experienced during the shift in the log sheet in detail for the following shift.
| Process Monitoring | - Monitoring the operation of equipment such as pumps, compressors, reactors, distillation columns, and other processing units.
- Keep a close eye on various parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and levels to ensure that processes are running smoothly and within specified parameters.
| Inspection of Plant Equipment | - Carries out regular, detailed routine inspection rounds of all rotating and static equipment used in operations such as electric motors, gas and steam driven turbines, pumps and compressors, towers, vessels, and heat exchangers etc., to ensure accurate and proper functioning of each item independently and in synchronization with other equipment.
| Operational Adjustments | - Coordinates with the Panel Operator and carries out outdoor (field) operational adjustments of a variety of valves and switches controlling fluid/gas flow rates, levels, pressure, temperature, and chemicals.
- Controls and adjusts chemical injection dosage.
- Monitors to ensure chemical inventory levels are maintained as per standard.
| Data Collection | - Records field data on a regular basis by reading the gauges and instruments located on plant equipment in the assigned area.
- Logs and shares findings with the Panel Operator in case of significant deviations from the standard operating conditions.
- Collects product samples and send it for laboratory analysis as per SOPs.
- May monitor assigned product characteristics and adjusting process parameters as needed.
| Start-up, Shutdown & Emergencies | - Carries out required activities as directed by the Panel Operator and Shift Team Leader during shutdown and start-up activities.
- Facilitate the shutdown and start-up for turnaround, maintenance, and inspection purposes with adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Provides support during emergency situations as per the SOPs and instructions from Shift Team Leader and Panel Operator.
| Maintenance Work Preparation | - Facilitates in providing a safe working environment for maintenance work in the process area by isolation, depressurization and draining of equipment.
- Ensure staff working in assigned process areas adheres to Permit to Work (PTW) conditions.
- Follow up progress and completion of maintenance work.
- Performs minor maintenance work such as greasing, coupler gasket and O – ring replacement, painting, bolt tightening, lube oil replacement or topping up etc.
| Communication and Collaboration | - Communicate regularly with Panel Operators (control room operators), maintenance personnel, and other team members to coordinate activities, share information, and address issues or concerns.
| Operations Housekeeping | - Ensures proper housekeeping and basic equipment care in the assigned areas.
| Safety Compliance | - Adhere to safety procedures, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and participate in safety training and drills to prevent accidents and incidents.
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Key interactions Internal: Operators, Shift Team Leader, Maintenance Coordinator, Process Trainer, Technical Services Department, Engineer production, External: Contractors |
Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations. Moderate to intensive computer screen use. Shift schedule |
Education requirements | - Minimum Qualifications for this position are a Diploma in Engineering or similar.
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Language requirements | Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) Arabic - Native (desirable) |
Background and experience | Competencies and skills |
- Less than 2 years of relevant experience
- Oil & Gas , Refinery , Petrochemical industry experience, preferably in CDU units.
- Experience working as a process technician, production operator, or maintenance technician in a refinery, petrochemical plant, chemical plant, or similar facility.
- Knowledge of the refinery process and plant equipment.
- Knowledge of reading and interpreting P&ID and PFD.
- Safety Training in process safety, hazard recognition, emergency response, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage. Certifications such as OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour General Industry Training and Process Safety Management (PSM) training may be required or preferred.
| Soft: - Teamwork
- Acute Observation / Inspection skills
- Accurate Reporting skills
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Effective planning and organizing skills.
- Adaptable and, particularly during emergency situations or unexpected operational challenges.
- Effective Communication skills
Technical: - Proficient at interpreting Technical Drawings
- Strong understanding of refinery processes, equipment, and instrumentation.
- Familiar with operating principles of pumps, compressors, reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and other process equipment commonly found in refineries.
- Knowledge of control systems, distributed control systems (DCS), and safety systems is also important.
- Minor Maintenance skills
- Time Management
- Work Prioritization
- Report Writing
- SOP interpretation
- Refinery operations (Process, Static & Rotating Equipment)
- HSE (Permit to Work – PTW, Confined Space, Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response
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