Panel Operator

Job Purpose

• Monitor, control and coordinate the operation from Control Panel of facility relevant to your experience which could be Utility, Inlet Receiving, Sulphur Recovery and LNG, ensuring safe and efficient operations as per the defined operational parameters and in line with operating procedures. 

Key Job Accountabilities - I

• Monitor, control and log all operating parameters through the Distribution Control System (DCS) for allocated plant area to ensure safety, product quality and plant efficiency. Operate all field equipment remotely, through the DCS and field communication, coordinate process activities to achieve safe, efficient and effective production operations.
• Identify or respond to system irregularities / abnormalities and immediately apply procedures and operational expertise to achieve expeditious resolution and minimum downtime. Escalate problems exceeding authority or level of expertise.
• Participate in the prioritisation and allocation of tasks to be undertaken by Senior Operators and Operators and co-ordinate activities to ensure effective deployment of resources and avoid conflicting schedules.
• Monitor and log all operating activities ensuring that entries are accurate, complete and timely.
• Ensure incoming reliever is fully briefed of current operating status and significant events during previous shift to ensure seamless hand-over of responsibilities.

Key Job Accountabilities - II

• Act as the focal point in emergencies taking decisions/relaying higher-level decisions to field staff to contain events, limit potential and actual damage and achieve return to normal operations at the earliest possible time.
• Maintain continuous liaison with other Panel Operators to coordinate the required supplies according to production conditions and coordinate operations that may affect the operation and/or production of any unit within the Plant. 
• Apply all permit to work requirements and expectations and during PTW audits and be Familiar with ongoing maintenance work by reviewing permit to work records/logs.
• Perform proactive monitoring, reporting significant changes and initiating action as required.  Starts up and shutdown of the assigned facilities in accordance with company procedures and instructions. Monitor the process alarms and takes action to maintain steady state operation of the facilities and log Bypass overrides and alarm shelving overrides during shift.
• Review lab results on LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) on daily basis and adjust the unit process parameters to ensure product specifications are always met.

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School Education (12 years) and a Vocational Training Programme Certificate.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 8 years operator experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Substantial knowledge of all operational aspects of production equipment and control systems relevant to the designated area.

Technical and Business Skills

• Completed simulator training to develop DCS panel operation capabilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, often in isolation. 
• Developed analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English.