Process Operator ( Polyethylene & Ethylene)

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

Control the production process and contribute to the achievement of company and Production department goals through efficient use of resources while meeting all safety environmental and quality requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Routine Duties

• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining compliance with Life Critical Procedures Tenets of Operations Consent to Operate plant policies and procedures Daily Operating Instructions Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Monitor process conditions and makes necessary adjustments in order to optimize the process while ensuring products are within the required specifications.
• Document critical activities and abnormalities via operator’s log.
• Perform comprehensive shift turnover.
• Timely completion of all compliance training.
• Ensure correct mitigations are in place for emergency and safety bypass permits.
• Issue Work Permits and authorize the unit entry.
• Responsible for housekeeping in work area. Advise support groups on housekeeping needs.
• Conduct detailed quality rounds and complete e-SOMS tours in the plant log all abnormalities and required follow up in the Narrative log. Report abnormalities to Shift Supervisor and take the necessary corrective actions.
• Participate in Safety and Reliability Improvement teams as required.
• Certify in the areas as decided by plant leadership and mentor for new employees.
• Take corrective actions to keep all the process parameters within its design limits.
• Work with and assist Technical and Maintenance to understand and solve the process problems.
• Prepare and commission equipment per DOI’s and Maintenance Schedule.
• Perform unit start-ups normal operation process upsets and shutdowns as per SOP and EOP requirements.
• If certified as Board Operator work on DCS Board and communicate with upstream/downstream units on any process upset/problems.
• Follow and review SOP’s and EOP’s give feedback Supervisor / Training Coach if SOP needs revisions or modifications.
• Work with Turnaround Planning to develop production plans and work packages. Support other operating units in TA as applicable.
• Unload CCA and collect process / product samples as required.
• Participate in MOC / PSSR process.
• When working as Board Operator Support Alarm Management Process.
• Work as a work-up Supervisor to cover Shift Supervisor and Maintenance Coordinator roles as required.

Quality Health Security Safety and Environment

• Ensure compliance with Life Critical Procedures Tenets of Operations Consent to Operate plant policies and procedures Daily Operating Instructions Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) MOC Process and Quality Management System.
• Participate in the safety activities of the shift to ensure regulatory health safety security environmental and quality compliance.
• Conduct plant walk-downs and audits to ensure work is being performed safely and that the plant safety systems are enabled to Coordinate efforts to correct discrepancies.
• Actively participate in shift toolbox meetings JSAs MSCM’s etc.
• Execute Stop Work Authority and take immediate corrective actions to stop unsafe behaviours.
• When working as Board Operator handle emergency communication during plant emergencies.

Policies Systems Processes & Procedures

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems processes and practices in order to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
• Implement all relevant Section’s policies processes procedures and instructions so that work is conducted in a controlled and consistent manner.

Reporting

• Prepare timely and accurate recaps and reports in order to meet departmental requirements policies and standards.
• Communicate to Shift Supervisor to inform on issues that require additional follow up.
• Report incidents and near misses and participate in investigations as required.

Qatarization

• Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is applicable to expatriate employees only

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE