Operator (Gasco)

Posted date : 9 Dec 2010
Process Operator

Job Description:

BACKGROUND

The Operator A reports to the Shift Controller and works in liaison with the Area Senior Operator.

The Operator is responsible for the entire field operations of all equipment in his assigned area, and types of equipment generally consist of all or some of the following items: Pumps, compressors, turbines, storage tanks, separators, furnaces, pipelines, columns/vessels, control valves, block valves, loading arms and jetty equipment. He must also respond immediately to plant process upsets/emergencies and safety emergencies, which can include gas leaks and fires etc. He is normally the first person to observe and react to any field equipment abnormalities.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

·To be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the efficient operation of the equipment in his designated area, handing over to the incoming shift in a systematic and orderly manner.

·To regularly patrol his area and ensure that equipment is performing in the designed, safe manner and that standby spare equipment are available for immediate use if required.

·To maintain accurate and timely log data of equipment in his area, closely follow their performance and raise timely work orders for correction when required.

·To prepare and hand over equipment in a safe manner to maintenance staff for repair and take back in service after checks as per PTW procedure.

·To react to plant process/safety emergencies promptly and carry out actions as laid down in procedures.

·To participate in the first intention team for managing emergencies in the plant.

·To maintain effective communication with seniors operators and supervisory staff to ensure that accurate condition of field equipment is passed on.

·To use correct chemicals and other consumables in an optimal manner to ensure cost saving.

·To comply with all company Health, Safety and Environment as well as Work Permit, policies and procedures.

·To understand and comply with departmental standing instruction & procedures.

·To provide instruction to meet Competency Based Training programs for UAE Nationalization.

·To check that all safety devices such as PSVs are in service and report when abnormalities occur.

·To carry out field functional tests of standby and safety/protective devices as per schedule.

MAIN CHALLENGES
·To ensure smooth operations, in view of equipment age and obsolescence.

Please apply at :
http://www.gasco.ae/gasco/english/Careers/view_apply_job.asp?id=282