Operator Panel
Job purpose
Supervise and/or monitor and control process parameters of a number of hydrocarbon processing units and associated utilities simultaneously by controlling flow, temperature, chemistry, etc. through ICS (Industrial Control Systems) and/or DCS (Distributed Control System) in order to achieve and maintain safe operation within defined performance targets.
Key accountabilities
Control panel operation
Supervise the activities related to monitoring and recording of process parameters and identify deviations in operations from control panel, ensuring safe and efficient operations and escalating to the operations management when necessary.
Maintain continuous contact with various areas of the entire plant to keep them informed of overall operating conditions.
Monitor via terminals and alarms the operations of the designated area and coordinate process activities with the assigned field personnel to ensure field adjustments are made according to process parameters within operating envelope.
Control the alteration of operating conditions or product flows to allow prior isolation of equipment for maintenance and re-commence operations according to procedures following completion of maintenance.
Review permit to work records/logs to ensure all control room operations are conducted in line with the operating parameters and procedures.
Ensure safe handover/take-over of process equipment to maintenance teams during the implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance activities and normalize process conditions.
Communicate with shift supervisor/superintendent and outside operators during emergency situations.
Oversee the execution of safe shutdown and start-up of process facilities and utility systems based on approved standard operating procedures and guidelines.
Lead troubleshooting and execute planned or emergency shutdowns, as deemed required, to preserve the integrity of process facilities.
Initiate appropriate action in the event of process and utility system alarms and trips.
Monitor and record key parameters for hydrocarbon process plant and utility systems.
Be well aware of all operations related to TCs and their mitigations.
Policies, systems, processes & procedures
Implement and comply with all relevant functional policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures to accomplish operational objectives.
Training
Provide on-the-job training to meet competency-based training programs for UAE nationalization.
Innovation and continuous improvement
Contribute to the identification of areas and opportunities for continuous improvement in operating procedures and functional processes.
Health, safety, environment (HSE) and sustainability
Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices, and ADNOC code of practices.
Participate in emergency response duties as a team member.
Housekeeping
Maintain the work environment clean and tidy before and during operations, in line with established standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
Reports
Provide inputs to prepare progress reports for company management.
Prepare various key performance indicator (KPI) checklists for management.
Communications & working relationships
Internal
Regular contacts with operations and maintenance personnel, operations/shift supervisors, PTW team, etc. on work-related matters.
External
Regular contacts with personnel of various ADNOC group companies in adjacent industries on operations-related matters including coordination, liaison, and negotiation.
Contacts with third party vendors, product consumers, contractors, and service providers.
Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills
Minimum qualification
Technical diploma in chemical/process engineering or equivalent professional qualification.
Minimum experience, knowledge & skills
Seven years of experience in plant operations with at least four years’ experience in control room panel operations in the oil and gas industry.
Expertise in dealing with various plant operation procedures in oil and gas environment.
Knowledge and skills in plant HSE related systems and procedures.
Technical knowledge in distributed control systems (DCS).
Functional and operational skills, good communication skills, and good interpersonal skills.
Scheduling and coordinating, checking, examining, and recording.
Working with tools and technology.
Communicate with shift supervisor/superintendent and outside operators during emergency situations.
Oversee the execution of safe shutdown and start-up of process facilities and utility systems based on approved standard operating procedures and guidelines.
Lead troubleshooting and execute planned or emergency shutdowns, as deemed required, to preserve the integrity of process facilities.
Initiate appropriate action in the event of process and utility system alarms and trips.
Monitor and record key parameters for hydrocarbon process plant and utility systems.
Be well aware of all operations related to TCs and their mitigations.
Technical competencies
As per the approved competency profile.
Behavioural competencies
As per the approved competency profile.