Summary
Petro Rabigh is hiring a Field Operator for the Polypropylene Section in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia. The role supports plant start-ups and shutdowns, responds to abnormal and emergency conditions, inspects facilities, records instrument readings, and collects process samples. The operator also supports permit issuance and coordination with operations, maintenance, and other teams. Requirements are a high school qualification with at least 5 years of experience, or a diploma with at least 4 years of related experience, along with basic knowledge of field operations, petrochemical equipment, instruments, and plant processes.
The posting
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Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform or assist in the start-up and shutdown of assigned plants and facilities in accordance with approved operating procedures and instructions. Respond to emergency or upset conditions by taking the necessary field actions, such as flaring, blowdown, isolation, diversion, and switching, while maintaining close communication with the Console Operator and/or Shift Supervisor.
Conduct regular inspections and walk-throughs of plant facilities to ensure they are functioning efficiently. Identify malfunctions or abnormal operating conditions and report them to the Shift Supervisor or Console Operator. Maintain records of field instrument readings and local measurements in logs, and update checklists as required.
Collect samples and perform required chemical and physical process tests as instructed by the Console Operator.
Support or assist the Shift Supervisor, as required, in communications with other sections, contractors, vendors, maintenance personnel, inspection teams, or chemical suppliers. Issue work permits in accordance with the approved authorization level assigned by the Section Head.
Perform plant housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Provide technical guidance to other Field Operators and share operational best practices, lessons learned, and experiences, when requested, to promote efficient and effective operations.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
high school with minimum 5 years of work experience or Diploma with minimum 4 years of related experience.
Basic understanding of mechanism, field operations and refinery or petrochemical equipment.
Basic understanding of instruments and emergency shutdown system taking in charge.
Clear understanding of refinery or petrochemical plant layout and operating process taking in charge.