Operations Specialist – Acrylic Acid

Job description / Role

Support the Operations Shift Supervisor in resolving operating problems and optimizing / monitoring conditions for the assurance of unit reliability and uninterrupted supply of the product through data acquisition, analyses and application of practical experience and technical know-how. Monitor all aspects of Operations to ensure all operational parameters are met for the smooth and efficient operations and total reliability of the plant. Provide Shift Supervisors with support in the review of all current procedures for meeting operational objectives and making changes in procedures for the safe and efficient running of the plant. Verify all applications for hot work, vessel entry and permits specifying conditions for compliance thereof. Verify applications for approval temporary interlock bypasses when required for maintenance purposes. Promote safety and environmental awareness amongst team members to support the compliance with safety guidelines and regulations and environmental norms and conditions. Co-ordinate safety tour and follow up safety issues and problems to ensure effective and timely resolution. Verify all operation safety related documents such as fire fighting equipment checklists, locked open & locked closed checklists, caps and drains checklists, Blind lists, etc. Trouble Shoot complex problems and issues related to operations, maintenance, safety, quality and productivity in order to provide Operations with cost effective solutions to support smooth and economical plant operations. Provide Production Engineers with support in the co-ordination of preventive and turnaround maintenance jobs in order to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the plant. Participate with Engineering and Technical Services Departments in HAZOP studies. Utilise applications of the Integrated Management System to monitor and timely investigate and address quality issues arising from non-conformance reports. Monitor that employees are carrying out operations to the highest quality standards to comply with the Company’s loss control policies, procedures and regulations in general and the department SOP’s and work instructions. Assist the Senior Operations Specialist to facilitate the meeting of all Plant Quality objectives. Assist in maintaining the custodian role of ensuring the update of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions Master Copy, in the review, amendment and issue of revised processes to ensure continual improvement. Assist in coordinating all activities related to major Plant overhaul, emergency plant shutdown, start up and catalyst change etc. in specific areas of the plant in line with standard operating procedures. Co-ordinate the effective implementation of loss control policies and procedures with Operations teams, supporting departments and vendors in order to control, minimize and monitor flare losses and waste generation. Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and presentations on operational issues to Management in order to investigate and analyse any unusual incidents or occurrences and keep management updated about any relevant operational issues that affect production. Verify that all records are maintained for quality related activities in order to facilitate retrieval for effective operation of the quality system.

Requirements

Support the Operations Shift Supervisor in resolving operating problems and optimizing / monitoring conditions for the assurance of unit reliability and uninterrupted supply of the product with coordination of all other supporting departments and Integrated Management System.

Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent with sound technical knowledge.

About the Company

Tasnee was established in 1985 as the Saudi private sector's first fully owned joint stock industrial company, with the aim of advancing the economic diversification in Saudi Arabia. Driven by best business practices and the goal of achieving profitable and sustainable growth for its stakeholders and society at large, Tasnee is today Saudi Arabia's second largest industrial company and one of the world's largest producers of titanium dioxide.

Tasnee is strongly committed to technology and innovation and supports product innovation through its NIPRAS Center for Research and Development in Jubail Industrial City. Tasnee allocates 1% of its profits to support charitable and humanitarian projects in Saudi Arabia