Control /Panel Operator – Hydrogen Plant/Nitrogen Plant - Awali, Kingdom of Bahrain Rneg + relocation and benefits

An oil Refinery seeks a Control /Panel Operator for their Hydrogen Plant/Nitrogen Plant to operate, control and maintain the steady-state operation of the Hydrogen Plant/Nitrogen Plant, including related equipment in the Oil Refinery, in the safest and efficient manner to meet required throughput, maximize yield and meet required specifications.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Control the operation of process units assigned by continuously monitoring and regulating the condition of the plant using DCS Control panel, analysers, and alarm systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of the units and equipment under Job Holders'' control.

1. Adjust unit conditions and take corrective action for process parameter adjustments as required to achieve throughput requirements and on specification products within unit limitations.

1. Apply emergency procedures in securing the units or any piece of equipment under Job Holders'' control to safeguard the units and equipment during abnormal or emergency situations.

1. Troubleshoot and investigate reasons for off-specification results and initiate check samples to the Laboratory as required to enable timely adjustments to unit operation to prevent routing off-specification products to tankage or slopping of products.

1. Explain the preparation of equipment for maintenance to Area Outside Operators/Field Operators and discuss safety procedures (LOTO- Lock Out and Tag Out) to ensure proper isolation and securing equipment before any maintenance work begins.

1. Check unit parameters, checklists, and run sheets (where applicable), record all maintenance activities, writes turnover at the end of the shift for incoming shift staff, discuss problems and operating changes with Supervisors and position relief to keep abreast of all changes in unit operation as per the handing over/taking over (HOTO).

1. Participate in refresher training (including Simulator where applicable), cross-trains for other positions as advised by the Supervisor, reads and recommends revisions/corrections in training manuals to ensure that all training manuals are up-to-date.

1. Train operators and trainees assigned to unit/shift and conducts testing on completion of training, verbally check knowledge and skills of trainees to enhance knowledge and competency of personnel in order to carry out their duties efficiently.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Chemical Engineering or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical engineering is preferred
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in Operating Control Panel/Console of Hydrogen Plant/Nitrogen Plant in Oil Refinery.
• Must have demonstrated competency to operate the control panel by achieving better than minimum qualification criteria set by the department, including Simulator training or other competence tests, as applicable.
• Must have a detailed knowledge of all equipment and procedures relating to unit operations, emergencies, shutdown and start-up activities of facilities, Maintenance, and safety.
• Must be conversant with the use of DCS (Distributed Control System) / Analogue Control system, Advanced Process Control, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC''s), and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems as applicable to the area of responsibility.
• Able to handle pressure during assigned unit abnormal/Emergency operations
• Good English is written and verbal communication.

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