Introduction

  • Monitor and control the assigned production area (methanol or utility) of Methanol & Utility complex from the control room through DCS comprising of highly sophisticated and computerized control system. Constantly visualize, diagnose, and operate micro processing electronic control system which govern the methanol and utility production process to ensure optimum production level, product quality, plant safety and reliability. Provide functional direction to process technicians to adjust plant operation.
  • Reports to: Methanol & Utility Shift Engineer

What are you going to do

PANEL OPERATION:

Operation Control:

  • Through DCS panel, monitor critical process parameters and equipment behaviour. Make necessary changes to keep the process within control limits. Maintain process stability at all times by close surveillance of operating conditions, reporting all abnormal conditions to Shift Engineer and taking quick and decisive actions in emergencies (e.g., equipment failures or process deviations) following the requirement of Standard Operating
  • Procedure (SOP) and work instructions at all times.
  • Shift take over - review with outgoing shift process controller the activities of the previous shift such as, tripping, shut-downs, start-ups, deviations from normal operating standards, etc. to ensure that problems are handled till normalization. Review logbook from previous shift to determine condition/status of each unit.
  • Vary plant load as per instruction from Shift Engineer.
  • Perform emergency operations as per SOP during sudden outage of sub-systems so as to have minimum disruption in MeOH production.
  • Coordinate with Process Technicians and Shift Engineer to resolve parameters deviations from normal standards.

Trouble Shooting & Special Operations:

  • Contribute for process control trouble shooting and tea4 coordinate the special operational activities (e.g., start up and shutdown, isolations, catalyst/adsorbent loading, unloading of spent catalyst/adsorbent, waste disposal, etc.) by controlling activities with specified work are.

Coaching:

  • Guide and coach junior Process Technicians and Qatari trainees in operation of Methanol & Utility complex by providing on the job guidance in all aspects of each area of operation.
  • Train experienced Process Technicians on DCS operation.

Communication:

  • Effectively communicate with process technicians to make necessary field changes required to keep process parameters within control limits. Effectively communicate with Shift Engineer / Process Controller-1 to provide him with information on plant operation for decision making.
  • Communicate with laboratory analyst for sample test results and instruct Process Technicians to implement changes required for best results.

Plant Emergency Role:

  • Maintain control over emergency siren actuation in close communication with Emergency Director and process technician.
  • Secure the plant in case of fire/leak emergencies and be the last one to leave the plant in case of evacuation alarm. Back bone of communication during plant emergencies

Policies & Procedures:

  • Follow all relevant operational procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
  • Review / revise SOPs, prepare procedures for specific job.

Safety, Quality & Environment:

  • Follow all relevant safety, quality and environmental control procedures and instructions so that personal safety/the safety of others is not jeopardized and the required level of product/service.
  • quality and environmental impact can be guaranteed. Guide Process Technicians in safe work practice.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Graduation from technical school. Graduation in science from university if desirable.
  • Formal training in DCS operation and work permit system is desirable.
  • Ten (10) years relevant plant operational experience (DCS control system) in a large Methanol or Ammonia Plant.
  • Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as independent Panel Operation of large size methanol or ammonia plant.
  • Understanding of all relevant operational processes involved in various units of Methanol & Utility production process.
  • Knowledge of policies, procedures, and work permit practices.
  • Understanding of relevant operational control limits and tolerances related to world size Methanol plant.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Awareness of Health & Safety Systems
  • Knowledge on Quality and Environmental Management Systems
  • Time Management
  • Data Gathering & Analysis
  • PC

What we offer

  • Salary:
    • Monthly Rate in QAR Plus Fixed Allowance
  • Work Schedule:
    • 8 Hours / 5 Days
  • Duration:
    • Indefinite
  • Location:
    • Qatar

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