Operations Engineer / Officer

Job description / Role

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, Operations Engineer is a member of Terminals operational team fulfilling the liability towards Operations activities with necessary compliance pertaining to the IMS standards through a courteous, helpful and professional manner. This position provides a highly visual deterrent to terminals safety and security as well while adhering to the Quality, Health & environmental standards.

Primary Objectives include but are not limited to:
- Adheres to the QHSE Management System of the Terminal that is compliant with OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001/2004, and ISO 9001/2000.
- Manages tank farm activities, including Shipments, tanker loading/offloading, bulk tanker planning, blending of products, etc.
- Complies with all the required documentation of operational checklists and reports for Operations Activities.
- Maintains product quality at the highest level while delivering to customers.
- Monitors bulk stocks of tanks.
- Enhances improvement in operations activity, proposes new procedures to maintain quality and safety of product and operating staff.
- Assists the Operations Manager in drum filling planning to ensure shipments are dispatched within optimum time frame.
- Strictly monitors the compliance of all the QHSE standards & follows up in case of non-conformance to ensure that corrective actions are being implemented where necessary.
- Complies with the system of ''Safe Work Permit & ensures its implementation.
- Assists the Operations Manager in implementation of Job Safety Analysis and simultaneously inspects the job site activities with maximum concern towards hazardous areas.
- Coordinates and participates in the investigation of accidents & near misses and thereby suggesting corrective measures for reoccurrence.
- Conducts emergency response exercises and drills at regular intervals to ensure highest level of preparation in case of any emergency and thereby maintaining records and providing recommendations for subsequent improvements.
- Supervises the regular inspection of firefighting facilities, safety and emergency response equipment.
- Assists in developing and implementing field location emergency response procedures and evacuation plans.
- Conducts trainings pertaining to Training Planner for the year.
- Responsible for preparing written weekly and monthly Operations activity reports & HSE reports.

Requirements

- Diploma/Degree in Chemical Engineering or Equivalent.
- At least 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role preferably in the UAE.
- Previous experience in Terminal handling will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of IMCO class, IMDG codes, ISGOTT standards.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Able to be convincing, communicatively strong.
- Excellent training skills.
- Able to provide detailed reports.
- Fluent English speaking and excellent report writing skills.
- Qualified in implementation of IMS.

About the Company

The year 1995 saw the inception of Petrochem Middle East FZE. We have since transformed the face of the regional petrochemical business and become one of the largest independent chemical distributors in the Middle East.

Petrochem has built one of the most modern, state-of-the-art distribution terminals in Jebel Ali. This facility includes bulk Storage Sea fed tanks, dedicated drum storage facilities, four fully automated drumming lines and a separate dry goods storage area. The terminal adheres to the strictest of health and safety norms and is environment friendly, making sure all operations upkeep the health and safety of its personnel.

We began operating from one office in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, but rapid developments and a focused vision have ensured Petrochem’s global expansions. We currently have offices in Dubai, Jebel Ali, Shanghai, Antwerp and London. We also have an office and distribution facilities in Singapore, India and United Arab Emirates.

We are an ISO 9001:2008 company and also have ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 accreditations.