Plant Operator (Field) Sulfur Recovery Section

About Petro Rabigh

Petro Rabigh is a leading producer of essential fuels and plastics. The company's refined products are crucial for the transport industry, while its petrochemicals are utilized across various sectors, including food packaging, clothing, construction materials, medical supplies, and computer components. By enhancing the value of national resources, Petro Rabigh aims to attract diverse new industries and create jobs, contributing to sustainable economic and social development.

The Role: Plant Operator (Field), Sulfur Recovery Section

Petro Rabigh is seeking a Plant Operator (Field) for the Sulfur Recovery Section. This full-time position is based in Rabigh and requires an individual with 5-10 years of relevant experience. The role involves performing critical field operations to ensure the efficient and safe functioning of assigned plants and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform or assist in the start-up and shutdown of assigned plants and facilities in accordance with approved operating procedures and instructions.
• Respond to emergency or upset conditions by taking necessary field actions such as flaring, blowdown, isolation, diversion, and switching, while maintaining close communication with the Console Operator and/or Shift Supervisor.
• Conduct regular inspections and walk-throughs of plant facilities to ensure efficient operation.
• Identify malfunctions or abnormal operating conditions and report them to the Shift Supervisor or Console Operator.
• Maintain records of field instrument readings and local measurements in logs, and update checklists as required.
• Collect samples and perform required chemical and physical process tests as instructed by the Console Operator.
• Support or assist the Shift Supervisor, as required, in communications with other sections, contractors, vendors, maintenance personnel, inspection teams, or chemical suppliers.
• Issue work permits in accordance with the approved authorization level assigned by the Section Head.
• Perform plant housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Provide technical guidance to other Field Operators and share operational best practices, lessons learned, and experiences, when requested, to promote efficient and effective operations.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of work experience, or a Diploma with a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Basic understanding of mechanism, field operations, and refinery or petrochemical equipment.
• Basic understanding of instruments and emergency shutdown systems.
• Clear understanding of refinery or petrochemical plant layout and operating processes.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic industrial environment focused on safety and operational excellence.