Petrochemical Plant Operator job description

About the job

We are looking for a petrochemical plant operator to control production units from the control room and the field, so that products such as ethylene, polyethylene and methanol are made to the required quality, safely.

Duties and responsibilities

• Run and monitor petrochemical production units through the DCS
• Adjust operating conditions such as temperature, pressure and feed ratios to keep product quality on target
• Make field rounds to check reactors, compressors and heat exchangers
• Take samples, check lab results and adjust operation accordingly
• Handle hazardous materials and catalysts according to safety data sheets
• Respond to alarms and trips following emergency procedures
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and hand it over and take it back under permits to work
• Log shift and production data in the operating log

Working conditions

• Shift work, including nights
• Living at the industrial complex or working on a rotation
• Work near chemicals and hot equipment, wearing protective gear

Requirements

• Intermediate or higher diploma in chemical engineering or petrochemical technology
• 3 to 6 years of experience in petrochemical plant operation

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Petrochemical unit operation
• Distributed control system (DCS)
• Reactors and compressors
• Product quality control
• Hazardous materials
• Permit to work
• HSE

Preferred

• Experience with ethylene, polyethylene, ammonia or methanol units
• H2S safety and chemical handling certificates