Senior Process Operator

Job Description

Job Purpose :Ensures safe and efficient operation of the units, perform all regular and routine operations and emergency operations that arises from time to time. Taking care of the machinery/equipment assigned to him during the shift and collects field readings and maintains log sheets.Principal Accountabilities 1. Takes up area of work as assigned to him at the beginning of the shift and Follows instructions of the Refinery Shift Superintendent (RSS) or work instructions as set out. Conducts periodical field tests and report to control room /RSS and initiates corrective action as advised. Keeps Shift Superintendent I control room apprised of unit conditions and jobs in progress and any irregularities observed. Collects field readings and maintaining log sheets/book. Keeps record of process changes and maintains log sheets/book in a manner that is easily retrievable and can be analyzed at any time.2. Liaises, interacts, gives direction and coordinates field activities with control room/maintenance/ contractors. When assuming charge at panel in control room he liaises and communicates with all external agencies like Dugas, Dusup, JAFZA, Surveyors and ship masters etc.3. Issues cold work permit and prepares hot work permit, performs gas testing intermittently or continuously as required and prepares the job for the maintenance work. Prepares the area and equipment / lines for jobs like welding /cutting and other hot jobs in the unit area as required by Engineering and maintenance team.4. Checks up seals/lubrication for pumps and compressors, burner adjustments, cleaning and changeover, monitoring of exchangers/air coolers and other equipment. Effects lining up, start up and shutting down of the units safely and efficiently. Maintains good housekeeping in his area of control. Adjustment of dosing rates to ensure proper quality with safety.5. Performs duties on the field or on the panel as required. Performs all operations with full regard to the quality and safety parameters laid down, thereby maintaining safe working environment at all times and following safe work practices. For critical jobs assumes the role of fire watch. Takes steps, as necessary, to safeguard men I material I equipment from all possible harm I danger.6. Maintains and enters separately, a record of alarm or trip bypasses in case they are out of service or under maintenance. Writes and reviews procedures pertaining to the area of work and for all critical jobs. Develops an aptitude and learns about broad aspects of control room instrumentation, UPS and booting of the system. Trains new entrants and also undergoes training for any latest changes in operation of the units and equipment?s.7. Engages in all oil movement activities, shipping activities within the refinery. Performs the job of loading master as and when assigned during the ship loading of LPG.8. Operates other than process units, High pressure boilers, flare system. Effluent treatment plants, Sulphur recovery plant, Firefighting and Alarms system, Fire water pump houses and other utilities. Also operates gas turbine based and steam turbine based Power Generation plants, High Voltage breakers energizing, deenergizing and racking them in/out.9. Understands and operates the plant control logics, PLC based systems, DCS stations logics. Maintains the plant operation for product maximization, reducing quality give away and reducing of consumption of utilities, Fuels and chemicals which has a direct bearing on the operating cost and profitability. Record readings on power export, Dugas condensate receipt, Utility consumption, Natural gas consumption and on the Effluent discharge quantities. Enters and retrieves data in to IRS system and prepares the operational reports like stock report, Daily production reports.10. Operates as a member of the fire-fighting crew (1st line) and is trained for the same. Also assumes the role as a member of the fire-fighting crew as outlined in the Incident command system (1$1 line) and is trained for the same. Undergoes First aid training and is adequately trained in the use of PPE.

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