Senior Control Room Operator

Job title

Senior Operator Control Room

Grade

Stream

Upstream

Function

Operated Assets - Operations – B 60 Operations   

Location

Oman – Block 60 Filed Based

Budget control

-

Reporting to

TL B-60 Operation

Direct reports

-

Job purpose                                                               

Responsible for Monitoring & Controlling the operations and production indicators through available systems such as DCS, SCADA, PLMS, PI, LDS and AGR within a rolling 12-hour shift window under the supervision of the production supervisor.

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.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• As a console operator, exercise full operational responsibility for Monitoring & Controlling operations and production indicators of the facilities (e.g.  compressor stations, block valve stations, compressor stations, pressure, metering stations and block valve stations) through available systems


• Responsible for continuous monitoring of the production and operational variables daily.


• Responsible for implementing the changes instructed by the production supervisor required to restore the operational variables


• Responsible for implementing the recommendation of the production supervisor in case of deviations.


• Responsible for undertaking appropriate actions during upsets, changes, alarms, trips/shutdowns, emergency and support normalisation of system/process through appropriate coordination with the production supervisor and local control rooms in accordance with company procedures.


• Responsible for ensuring successful recovery of operational and network facility disturbances across the facilities.  


• Responsible for identifying/responding to alarms in accordance with company procedures.


• Participation in value assurance reviews and improvement initiatives.


• Responsible for adhering to the work shift cycle.


• Responsible for self-development as per company training plans.


• Responsible for adhering to all company Quality and HSE standard and requirements coming under area of jurisdiction.


• Effective communication among entire team as well as external parties.


• Maintaining the safe operating parameters to achieve production quality targets and minimize plant downtime.


• Guide plant and field operators during start up and shutdown sequences.

Key interactions

Internal: Upstream and Management, Maintenance

External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers, and clients

Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use. rolling 12-hour shift

Education requirements

• Engineering Diploma or equivalent higher education.

Language requirements 

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

• Diploma in Engineering or equivalent


• Min of 2+ years of relevant experience

Both:

• Experience in a Control Room Environment as a panel operator of which in DCS, SCADA & other process control /monitoring systems.

• Skills in Oil & gas plant operations.


• Skills in operation of Gas Transportation Facilities (gas transmission and distribution including compression, pressure reduction and metering) will be a plus.


• Skills in Process Control & monitoring systems such as DCS, SCADA, PI, PLMS, LDS and AGR.


• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.


• Awareness of gas regulation concept will be a plus.


• Eng. Drawing interpretation.


• Production report/Report Writing.


• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation, problem solving, decision making with consultation.


• Effective Planning & Organization Skills.


• Work Prioritization.


• Time Management.


• Auditing


• HSE (Permit to Work, Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Emergency Response).

Authorization

Line manager

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