Senior Operator, Panel

About the Company

ADNOC Refining is a UAE-based refiner with a global reach. Every year, we supply more than 40 million tons of high-quality refined products to markets around the world. We have been operating in Abu Dhabi for more than 40 years, playing a crucial role in serving both the ADNOC Group and the United Arab Emirates. Our facilities are jointly able to refine nearly a million barrels of crude oil and condensates per day. ADNOC Refining is a joint venture between ADNOC, Eni, and OMV. We operate the world's fourth-largest single-site refinery in the town of Ruwais in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region. It is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and managed by a highly experienced international workforce. Its unique location allows us to rapidly meet our clients' needs across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

About the Job

Operates control panels comprising highly sophisticated and computerized (DCS) equipment on shift in the assigned operating area. Includes the operations and control of instrumentation on the control panels governing process qualities and quantities. Constantly visualizes, diagnoses, and manipulates micro processing electronic controlling facilities to ensure proper function and that products meet the required stipulated specifications and quantities.

Key Accountabilities

Shift Handover

• Accepts shift from off-going Senior Operator with detailed log sheet of operational adjustments and changes during previous shift and hands over job and completed own log sheet in an orderly and efficient manner to incoming Senior Operator.

Process / Non-Process Operating Units

• Operates electronic, computerized, sophisticated, and critical instruments on plant control panel governing the operation of highly complicated process and non-process operating units, such as Catalytic Reformer, high pressure steam boilers, marine terminal loading operations, and gas receipt stations. (for GUP senior operator, such as the gas turbines, steam turbines, HP boilers, MP boilers, electrical network switching, desalination units (MSF & MED) as per the assigned area)

Control Panels

• Constantly monitors control panel, diagnoses abnormal situations, initiates operational adjustments, and maintains a continuous check on the operating plants. Takes reading of essential instruments to ensure that equipment is operated within the specified parameters and limits. Records and reports serious operational deviations to the supervisor and takes immediate remedial corrective actions. Implements the emergency procedures as dictated by the circumstances.
• Reviews and analyses outside log sheet readings at regular intervals with control room instrumentation to make sure they correlate. Verifies correct operations of rotary and stationary plant equipment.

Lab Results

• Reviews laboratory results and makes the necessary fine-tuning of the control panel instruments to ensure that products meet the specified quantities and qualities. Keeps the Shift Supervisor fully advised on all related aspects and obtains guidance when necessary.

Start-ups / Shut downs & Emergencies

• Controls operating plant start-ups, shutdowns, and emergencies. Includes controlling the alterations of speeds, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates as necessary.

Meetings / Inspection Tours

• Attends the departmental safety, health, and good housekeeping meetings. Participates in plant inspection tours, and takes active participation in implementing company policies of safety, health, loss prevention, and quality management.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of Technical Secondary (12 years) education followed by Technical Diploma.
• At least 6 years' experience in plant operations in an oil/gas or petrochemical industry. (for GUP, past experience in power and desalination industry is required)
• Good knowledge of English. Knowledge of Arabic is preferable.
• Fair knowledge in DCS & PLC application.