Introduction

What are you going to do

We are seeking an experienced SRU Field Operator to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations within a refinery Sulfur Recovery Unit and associated sulfur-block facilities. The role will be responsible for field operation, monitoring, startup/shutdown, troubleshooting, equipment isolation, and process surveillance of SRU, TGTU, ARU, SWS and associated sulfur-handling systems.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Claus process operations, including reaction furnaces, waste heat boilers, sulfur condensers, reheaters, catalytic reactors, tail-gas treatment systems, incinerators, pumps, compressors, blowers and heat exchangers. Experience with acid-gas handling, H₂S/SO₂ ratio control, sulfur recovery optimization, process troubleshooting and abnormal situation handling is highly desirable.

The position also requires practical knowledge of PTW, LOTO, gas testing, equipment isolation/de-isolation, P&ID/PFD interpretation, process sampling, emergency response and HSE/process safety procedures, with the ability to coordinate effectively with DCS/Control Room Operators and Maintenance teams.

  • 5+ years of hands-on Field Operator experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical or oil & gas processing facilities.
  • Direct SRU/Claus operating experience is mandatory.
  • Hands-on exposure to TGTU, ARU and SWS preferred/required.
  • Experience with startup, shutdown, commissioning and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of PTW, LOTO, gas testing and safe isolation.
  • Experience handling H₂S, acid gas and molten sulfur.
  • Ability to monitor process parameters and identify abnormal operating conditions.
  • Good understanding of refinery operating procedures, HSE and process safety requirements.
  • Ability to work rotational shifts and in high-risk hydrocarbon processing environments.
  • Chemical/Process Engineering or relevant technical qualification preferred.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • 5+ years of hands-on Field Operator experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical or oil & gas processing facilities.
  • Direct SRU/Claus operating experience is mandatory.
  • Hands-on exposure to TGTU, ARU and SWS preferred/required.
  • Experience with startup, shutdown, commissioning and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of PTW, LOTO, gas testing and safe isolation.
  • Experience handling H₂S, acid gas and molten sulfur.
  • Ability to monitor process parameters and identify abnormal operating conditions.
  • Understanding of refinery operating procedures, HSE and process safety requirements.
  • Ability to work rotational shifts and in high-risk hydrocarbon processing environments.

What we offer

Closing: September 12, 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-296812

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Mohammad Sonu Khan

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