Utilities Field Operator

Job description / Role

Who we're looking for:

- Basic understanding of mechanism and start/stop field operation Utilities / Refinery or Petrochemical equipment's (e.g. Heat Exchanger, Pump, Compressor, Motor, Turbine, Manual valve, Control valve, Distillation column, Reactor, Furnace etc.)
- Basic understanding of instruments and emergency shutdown system taking in charge
- Thorough understanding of refinery or petrochemical plant layout and operating process taking in charge
- Ability to operate Utilities / Refinery or Petrochemical plant equipment
- Prompt and accurate response to the command / instruction
- Safety awareness and implementing safety policy and Hazards protection.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Perform or assist in the start-up or shut down of assigned plant and facilities according to approved operating procedure or instruction.
- Conduct regular inspections and walk through of plant facilities to ensure plant is functioning efficiently.
- Spot malfunctions or symptoms and refer to Shift Supervisor or console operator.
- 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
- Collect sample and perform process chemical and physical test as required.
- Support or Assist Shift supervisor if required and as per instructed such as the cases of:

* Communication with other section, Contractor or vendor (Maintenance, Inspection, Contractor, or chemical vendor etc.)
* Issuing work permit (as per permission level approved by section head)

- Perform in-plant housekeeping duties. Provide appropriate technical advice to other field operator or sharing good and bad experiences with colleagues, upon request, to realize efficient and effective operations.
- Communication with other section, Contractor or vendor (Maintenance, Inspection, Contractor, or chemical vendor etc.)
- Issuing work permit (as per permission level approved by section head)
- Perform in-plant housekeeping duties. Provide appropriate technical advice to other field operator or sharing good and bad experiences with colleagues, upon request, to realize efficient and effective operations.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

- High School or Diploma in relevant field
- Minimum 4 years' experience as an operator in a Utilities / Refinery or Petrochemical Plant.
- Excellent or good English communication skills (Verbal and Writing)
- Ability to operate Utilities / Refinery or Petrochemical plant equipment and systems
- Good judgment and fast response

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.