Field Operator 25

Perform plant operational activities on an assigned shift which includes monitoring the UAE Gas Network from the Control Room and performance of site maintenance work in order to ensure adherence to all required procedures and safely practices on shift.

**PRIMARY**
**purpose**

Perform plant operational activities on an assigned shift which includes monitoring the UAE Gas Network from the Control Room and performance of site maintenance work in order to ensure adherence to all required procedures and safely practices on shift.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Read log sheets of previous shift in Main Control Room indicating temperatures, pressures, humidity, and loads to ascertain equipment operating condition in addition to checking standby equipments/ generators to ascertain readiness for operation.
- Carry out regular patrols of the plant to observe operation of equipment and machineries, generators, valves, pumps, etc., as well as, recording & reporting any abnormalities, such as leaks, high temperature, and abnormal noise, to the Shift Controller.
- Operate the equipment and valves including start-up shutdown locally and remotely.
- Isolate equipment for maintenance preparation, including valve isolation depressurizing and purging with nitrogen as necessary, and communicate requests to Electricians in order to carry out electrical isolation.
- Carry out explosive oxygen and toxic gas tests for hot work and vessel entry, and sign work request in order to obtain the approval of the Shift Controller prior to commencement of work.
- Monitor maintenance work to ensure it is carried out safely and in accordance with work permit condition.
- Carry out other similar or related duties, such as calculating running hours of various equipments in order to obtain historical data for maintenance purposes.
- Take immediate corrective action in the event of an emergency and notify the Shift Controller immediately by radio of any urgent situation, in addition to taking initial action in firefighting and first aid, especially after normal working hours when no immediate assistance is available.
- Support the Shift Controller including monitoring all SCADA for operation of the gas distribution network.
- Carry out regular patrol of TRF or AFP perimeter fences in conjunction with the security man.

**Educational Requirements / Qualifications**:

- _Diploma in Engineering / Technology or equivalent_

**Minimum Experience**:

- 5 years of relevant experience in a large organization in gas plant and control room operations.

Read log sheets of previous shift in Main Control Room indicating temperatures, pressures, humidity, and loads to ascertain equipment operating condition in addition to checking standby equipments/ generators to ascertain readiness for operation.

Carry out regular patrols of the plant to observe operation of equipment and machineries, generators, valves, pumps, etc., as well as, recording & reporting any abnormalities, such as leaks, high temperature, and abnormal noise, to the Shift Controller.

Operate the equipment and valves including start-up shutdown locally and remotely.

Isolate equipment for maintenance preparation, including valve isolation depressurizing and purging with nitrogen as necessary, and communicate requests to Electricians in order to carry out electrical isolation.

Carry out explosive oxygen and toxic gas tests for hot work and vessel entry, and sign work request in order to obtain the approval of the Shift Controller prior to commencement of work.

Monitor maintenance work to ensure it is carried out safely and in accordance with work permit condition.

Carry out other similar or related duties, such as calculating running hours of various equipments in order to obtain historical data for maintenance purposes.

Take immediate corrective action in the event of an emergency and notify the Shift Controller immediately by radio of any urgent situation, in addition to taking initial action in firefighting and first aid, especially after normal working hours when no immediate assistance is available.

Support the Shift Controller including monitoring all SCADA for operation of the gas distribution network.

Carry out regular patrol of TRF or AFP perimeter fences in conjunction with the security man.

Act as on scene commander during emergencies, as and when required.

Ensure safe work practices are adhered to under work permit conditions at the Facility, and inform the Shift Controller of any abnormalities.

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

Perform other similar or related duties as required or assigned by Shift Controller.