Senior Process Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. JOB DETAILS

Group: Operation
Location: Mesaieed / Ras Laffan
Department: Production / Production RLP
Reports to: Shift Supervisor / Shift Supervisor RLOC / Shift Supervisor RLP
Date Prepared / Revised on: January 2024

3. JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

Control the production process and contribute to the achievement of company and Production department goals through efficient use of resources while meeting all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

4.1 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES – ROUTINE DUTIES

• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining compliance with Life Critical Procedures, Tenets of Operations, Consent to Operate, plant policies and procedures, Daily Operating Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Monitor process conditions and make necessary adjustments in order to optimize the process while ensuring products are within the required specifications.
• Document critical activities and abnormalities via operator’s log.
• Perform comprehensive shift turnover.
• Ensure timely completion of all compliance training.
• Ensure correct mitigations are in place for emergency and safety bypass permits.
• Issue Work Permits and authorize unit entry.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area and advise support groups on housekeeping needs.
• Conduct detailed quality rounds and complete e-SOMS tours in the plant, log all abnormalities and required follow-up in the Narrative Log, report abnormalities to the Shift Supervisor, and take necessary corrective actions.
• Participate in Safety and Reliability Improvement teams as required.
• Certify in the areas as decided by plant leadership and mentor new employees.
• Take corrective actions to keep all process parameters within their design limits.
• Work with and assist Technical and Maintenance teams to understand and solve process problems.
• Prepare and commission equipment as per DOI’s and Maintenance Schedule.
• Perform unit start-ups, normal operations, process upsets, and shutdowns as per SOP and EOP requirements.
• If certified as a Board Operator, work on the DCS Board and communicate with upstream/downstream units regarding process upsets/problems.
• Follow and review SOPs and EOPs and provide feedback to the Supervisor/Training Coach if revisions or modifications are required.
• Work with Turnaround Planning to develop production plans and work packages and support other operating units during turnaround activities as applicable.
• Unload CCA and collect process/product samples as required.
• Participate in MOC/PSSR processes.
• When working as Board Operator, support the Alarm Management Process.
• Work as a work-up Supervisor to cover Shift Supervisor and Maintenance Coordinator roles as required.

4.2 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Quality, Health, Security, Safety and Environment

• Ensure compliance with Life Critical Procedures, Tenets of Operations, Consent to Operate, plant policies and procedures, Daily Operating Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), MOC Process, and Quality Management System.
• Participate in the safety activities of the shift to ensure regulatory, health, safety, security, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Conduct plant walk-downs and audits to ensure work is being performed safely and that plant safety systems are enabled, and coordinate efforts to correct discrepancies.
• Actively participate in shift toolbox meetings, JSAs, MSCMs, etc.
• Execute Stop Work Authority and take immediate corrective actions to stop unsafe behaviours.
• When working as Board Operator, handle emergency communication during plant emergencies.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices in order to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
• Implement all relevant Section policies, processes, procedures, and instructions so that work is conducted in a controlled and consistent manner.

Reporting

• Prepare timely and accurate recaps and reports in order to meet departmental requirements, policies, and standards.
• Communicate with the Shift Supervisor regarding issues that require additional follow-up.
• Report incidents and near misses and participate in investigations as required.

Qatarization

• Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is applicable to expatriate employees only.

4.3 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

5. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

Required: High School with Tertiary Vocational Diploma
Preferred: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

• Senior Process Operator Grade 12: Required experience of 6 years in the company, with a minimum of 3 years as Process Operator at Grade 11 and aligned to Progression Plan requirements.
• Or Senior Process Operator Grade 12: Required 5 years of experience in the company, with a minimum of 1 year as Process Operator at Grade 11. One out of four certifications must be a Board Certification and aligned to Progression Plan requirements.

Other Job Specific Requirements and/or Vocational Accreditations

• Good Communication Skills
• Strong Technical Knowledge
• Strong Troubleshooting Abilities
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications

Languages

Required: English – Proficient
Preferred: Arabic – Working Knowledge is a plus

Reference

1. Qualifications: High School, Higher National Diploma, 3-year Diploma, Bachelor, Masters
2. Years: Up to 3 years, 3–5 years, 5–7 years, 7–10 years, 10+ years, and 15+ years
3. Job Level: Staff, Analyst, Specialist, Supervisor, Mid-Management, Senior Management, Executive
4. Language Level: Basic, Working Knowledge, Proficient

6. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: HSE, Maintenance, Technical Departments

External: Subcontractors and Service Providers

. Skillset Required: Process Control, Process Monitoring, Process Optimization, Safety Compliance, Environmental Compliance, Quality Compliance, Life Critical Procedures, Tenets of Operations, Consent to Operate, Plant Policies and Procedures, Daily Operating Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Documentation, Shift Turnover, Compliance Training, Emergency and Safety Bypass Permits, Work Permit Issuance, Quality Inspection, e-SOMS, Narrative Log, Safety Improvement, Reliability Improvement, Corrective Action, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Equipment Commissioning, Unit Startup Operations, Process Upset Management, Unit Shutdown Operations, Distributed Control System (DCS), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), Turnaround Planning, Production Planning, Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), Alarm Management, Supervision, Quality Management System, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Toolbox Meetings, Stop Work Authority, Continuous Improvement, Policy Implementation, Reporting, Incident Investigation, Communication Skills, Technical Knowledge, Troubleshooting, SAP, Microsoft Office, Sampling, Cross-functional Communication