Executive I - Panel Operations

Responsibility Areas:

• Operate the DCS/PLC for plant startup and shutdown operations to meet the company's objectives and production targets.
• Experience on ABB/Yokogawa/Honeywell DCS is desirable.
• Experience in ESD (Emergency Shutdown) system.
• Monitor and control all process parameter conditions such as flow rates, pressures, temperatures, levels, etc., through displays, graphics, and trend logs.
• Communicate with field operators for parameter adjustments in the field.
• Hands-on operational experience in handling high-pressure reactors, continuous distillation columns, catalytic reactors, scrubbers, process gas compressors, as well as batch plants.
• Report to shift in charge in case of parameter abnormalities and process deviations immediately.
• Make minor plant adjustments when necessary and report any serious faults to the in charge for appropriate remedial actions; implement immediately the approved actions, procedures, and standard emergency responses.
• Take immediate corrective actions to limit risk to personnel, plant equipment, and production during emergency situations.
• Maintain operational logs, historian parameter tuning, interlock management, alarm fault register, and analysis of the same to reduce alarm frequency along with operational stability.
• Monitor and control the usage of raw materials, chemicals, and other plant utilities effectively to an optimum level in a safe manner.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of necessary plant operational reports as requested by the production in charge or team leader.
• Ensure the safe shutdown, isolation, and blowdown of the relevant section/plant during emergency situations.
• Lead as DCS operator and assist with PSSR activity, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of the plant.
• Based on requirements and guidance of the shift in charge or manager, support provision for the project and other activities.
• Assist in studying problems and issues arising in operations and process to identify suitable remedial measures.
• Identify and investigate faults and inform the concerned departments for remedial action.
• Adhere to the company's HSE policy, standards, and approved operating procedures while performing duties/tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the in charge, such as taking part in training and developing new operating staff.
• Generate and prepare necessary reports, update BMR, and update plant shutdown and startup procedures, etc.
• Coordinate and execute normal and critical operations including equipment or facility startup, shutdown (normal and emergency), and turnaround-related activities from the control room while cooperating with and providing direction to field operators. At times, may be required to participate in and support field activities.
• Read processing schedules, operating logs, and test results of lab samples to determine changes in equipment controls required to produce the specified quantity and quality of product.
• Participate in operating procedure and manual development process.