Field Operator

PRIMARY PURPOSE
Carry out the field operational activities at the facilities on assigned shift as per defined procedures while assisting the
Control Room Operator in monitoring and controlling the UAE gas network from the Control Room to validate site
maintenance and operations as per defined quality and HSE standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Take over shift, read log sheets of previous shift in Main Control Room indicating temperatures, pressures, humidity, load to ascertain equipment operating condition. Check standby equipment's/generators to ascertain readiness for operation. Monitor and control the operating parameters and take decisions as required within the defined authority levels while reporting on any anomalies to Operations Shift Controller/ Control Room Operator. Prepare log and handover shift to next Field Operator.

2) Carry out regular patrols of the plant to observe operation of equipment and machineries, generators, valves, pumps, etc. while recoding any abnormalities, such as leaks, high temperature, abnormal noise, and reporting to Control Room Operator for immediate action.

3) Initiate necessary work requests and submit to Control Room Operator for processing; operate machinery including start-up shutdown locally and remotely as per established procedures.

4) Operate the equipment and valves including start-up shutdown locally and remotely while isolating equipment for maintenance preparation, including valve isolation depressurizing and purging with nitrogen as necessary, and request maintenance to carry out electrical isolation. Monitor maintenance work to ensure it is carried out safely and in accordance with work permit conditions.

5) Carry out explosive, oxygen and toxic gas tests for hot work and vessel entry, and sign Permit to Work for approval prior to commencement of work. Perform daily, weekly and monthly checks including leak survey, Inergen Cylinders and oil level checks and any other checks and ensure all checks registers are up to date. Ensure all control room register and logs are updated including OLM, equipment handover, shift handover, PTW register or any other log/register. Account for and handover all control room portable equipment (radios, gas testers etc) to next shift. Monitor calibrations dates and report.

6) Carry out regular patrol of perimeter fences in conjunction with the security and act as on scene commander during emergencies, as and when required.

7) Take immediate corrective action in the event of an emergency while notifying Control Room Operator immediately of any urgent situation. Take initial action in firefighting and first aid, especially after normal working hours when no immediate assistance is available.

8) Follow up on the decommissioning / commissioning of machinery and equipment after working hours and holidays.

9) Carry out running hours of various equipment for historical data for maintenance purposes.

10)  Assist the control Room Operator's duties inculding system monitoring and controlling for operation of the gas distribution network and highlight any non-conformances for corrective action. Cover Control Rool Operator during routine field checks and breaks and be able to analyze and accept alarms and take corrective actions. Answer customer's calls and inquires and monitor/control the plant for operation of the gas distribution network during normal situations.

11) Share knowledge, experience and train the new field operators to perform their duty safely.

12) Perform other similar or related duties as required or assigned by management.