Operate SR assigned area under the responsible Shift team Leader scope, acting as team player for the assigned area at Suhar Refinery (SR) by: (1) Monitoring, controlling, and maintain the operation of SR assigned unit(s) and equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines including but not limited to feedstock and slops/ flare facilities, product and components, loading, tank farm, oil movement, crude pipeline), and (2) Carry out regular outdoor (field) inspection of the assigned unit / equipment to identify any operational anomalies; in order to support the continue and safe and efficient operations of various processes and equipment within the assigned area.
The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
Field Operations Shift Handover
- Accepts shift from previous shift Field Operator with detailed log sheet of operational adjustments and changes during previous shift.
- Ensure continuity of operational issues handed over by the previous shift and take necessary action.
- Capture all major highlights and constraints experienced during the shift in the log sheet in detail for the following shift.
Process Monitoring
- Monitoring the operation of equipment such as pumps, compressors, reactors, distillation columns, and other processing units.
- Keep a close eye on various parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and levels to ensure that processes are running smoothly and within specified parameters.
Start-up, Shutdown & Emergencies
- Carries out required activities as directed by the Panel Operator and Shift Team Leader during shutdown and start-up activities.
- Facilitate the shutdown and start-up for turnaround, maintenance, and inspection purposes with adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Provides support during emergency situations as per the SOPs and instructions from Shift Team Leader and Panel Operator.
Maintenance Work Preparation
- Facilitates in providing a safe working environment for maintenance work in the process area by isolation, depressurization and draining of equipment.
- Ensure staff working in assigned process areas adheres to Permit to Work (PTW) conditions.
- Follow up progress and completion of maintenance work.
- Performs minor maintenance work such as greasing, coupler gasket and O – ring replacement, painting, bolt tightening, lube oil replacement or topping up etc.
