Metathesis / MTBE / Isobutylene Field Operator

Petro Rabigh

Saudi Arabia

Ref: GP420-49

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Who we're looking for:

- MTBE or Isobutylene, Metathesis or C4 Plant experience is preferred.
- Good understanding of plant normal and specific operations mechanism and start/stop field operation s .
- Basic understanding of instruments .
- Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems and emergency shutdown systems.
- Thorough understanding of plant layout and operating process
- High safety awareness level and implementing safety policy and hazard protection

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Perform or assist in the normal operation and start-up or shut down of assigned plant and facilities according to approved operating procedure or instruction.
- Spot malfunctions or symptoms and refer to Shift Supervisor or console operator.
- Conduct regular inspections and walk through of plant facilities to ensure plant is functioning efficiently.
- Collect sample and perform process chemical and physical test as required.
- Maintain field instrument or local measurement in log, and update check-lists as required.
- Respond to emergency or upset conditions taking necessary field activities, such as flaring, blow down, isolation, diversion, switching with close communication with console operator and/or shift supervisor
- Support or assist Shift supervisor if required.
- Communication with other section, Contractor or vendor (Maintenance, Inspection, Contractor, or chemical vendor etc.)
- Making field log/report for handover.
- Provide coating or appropriate technical advice to other field operator or sharing good and bad experiences with colleagues, upon request, to realize efficient and effective operations.
- Safe and proper communication at work and at shift handover.
- Perform in-plant housekeeping duties.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

- High School or Diploma in relevant field.
- Minimum 4 years' experience as an operator in a Refinery or Petrochemical Plant.
- Excellent English communication skills (Verbal and Writing)
- Basic maintenance skills .
- Ability to ensure safe and efficient process operations by monitoring operating conditions and operating the equipment and systems.
- Good judgment and fast response .
- Record keeping and logging ability of operating conditions.

About the Company

Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co. - Petro Rabigh - was founded as a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical in 2005. The plant is valued at US $10 billion and originally produced 18.4 million tons per annum (mtpa) of petroleum-based products and 2.4 mtpa of ethylene and propylene-based derivatives.

Our products are used in such end products as plastics, detergents, lubricants, resins, coolants, anti-freeze, paint, carpets, rope, clothing, shampoo, auto interiors, epoxy glue, insulation, film, fibers, household appliances, packaging, candles, pipes and many other applications.

Petro Rabigh II is an expansion project valued at US $8.4 billion - 25% funded by the public and the remainder equally funded by Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical. Petro Rabigh II is scheduled to be in full production by 4th Quarter 2017 and will produce a wide range of new products.

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