Process Operator📣 Job Ad

About the Company and Role

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, in partnership with Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) through Arabian Chevron Phillips Petrochemical Company (ACP), operates two 50/50 joint ventures in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Chevron Phillips Company (SCP) and Jubail Chevron Phillips Company (JCP). A third joint venture, Saudi Polymers Company (SPCo), is jointly owned by ACP and National Petrochemical Company (Petrochem). We are seeking a Process Operator to join our team in Al Jubayl.

Job Purpose

The Process Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining plant equipment to achieve company production objectives. This full-time role emphasizes safe, cost-effective, and reliable operations, aligning with daily operating plans and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all EHS policies and procedures, applying risk control measures to ensure safe work activities.
• Take responsibility for the safety of all personnel within the assigned work area, adhering to safety precautions, practices, and procedures.
• Review new procedures with the console operator to ensure safe methods are applied and take corrective action for unsafe acts.
• Operate plant equipment safely and correctly to achieve production objectives in line with operating plans and quality standards.
• Assist in basic frontline maintenance, process sampling, and testing.
• Support basic troubleshooting during all modes of operation, including process upset conditions.
• Assist in preparing process equipment and work areas for mechanical, maintenance, and turnaround activities.
• Monitor plant equipment performance and process conditions, including reading flow meters, temperature and pressure gauges, and taking routine readings on process variables.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for all process operations.
• Maintain close communication with the shift leader and head operator to ensure awareness of activities and status.
• Develop and utilize knowledge for hazard identification and mitigation to effectively and safely prepare equipment for handover to Maintenance.
• Follow up and implement the weekly PM/CM maintenance schedule.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis.
• Adhere strictly to established environmental, health, safety, and quality policies and procedures.
• Undertake accountabilities in the operational excellence process as outlined in the schedule of responsibilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement processes for the assigned area.
• Perform other relevant tasks as directed by the Shift Leader.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma degree required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in plant operations.

Required Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Company Context

S-Chem is recognized as a pioneer in developing the industrial foundation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly within the petrochemical industry. The company aims to lead private sector investment in this field.