Sr./ Control Room Operator

Description

Summary: Responsible for monitoring and controlling operations and production indicators through various systems within a rolling 12-hour shift, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to company standards. Highlights: 1. Full operational responsibility for monitoring and controlling facilities 2. Engaging role in a control room environment with advanced systems 3. Focus on maintaining safe operating parameters and production quality **Job title** Sr./ Operator Control Room **Grade** **Stream** Upstream **Function** Operated Assets \- Operations – B 60 Operations **Location** Oman – Block 60 Filed Based **Budget control** \*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant\* **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).