Tags: Research & Development

Senior Research & Development Coordinator

- Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Senior Research & Development Coordinator

Location: Abu Dhabi

Worked Performed:

• Coordinate and monitors the R&D Gas Sub-Committee and the Gas Research Centre projects plan and ensures that the projects are executed planned.

• Prepare annual budgets to include new projects or variations to existing ones.

• Coordinates the activities and meetings required to compile and monitor the master business plan.

• Compiles and distributes the master business plan in the applicable format.

• Monitors and report the performance of the plan throughout the year and advises the R&D management Section accordingly.

• Prepares and distributes documentation and arranges the R&D Review meetings and the R&D Projects Technical Committee meetings for both Gas Sub-Committee and Gas Research Centre

• Prepares Action Point Review document and distributes it to the appropriate members.

• Monitors and assists the R&D Management Section Head in following up the status of the action points between meetings.

• Acts as secretary for the R&D Gas Sub-Committee meetings and other R&D Projects Technical Committee meetings.

• Receives checks and distributes project related documentation.

• Initiates, monitors, coordinates and updates the projects progress, as applicable, and makes appropriate recommendations to the R&D Management Section.

• Determines and validates any variations from project plans and initiates timely preventative, remedial or reporting actions to correct such variations. Communicates the results and recommendations for preventive and corrective actions to R&D Management Section.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7 or above years of experience in Research & Development function preferably within Oil & Gas Industry

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, (Process / Mechanical Engineering is preferable).

• Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP) is a plus.

• Previous experience in Project Planning and Budgeting related to R&D Functions.

• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.

• Planning and Organising, Scheduling and Coordinating, Checking, Examining and Recording.

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Tags: Projects & Engineering

Senior Project Engineer

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Senior Project Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• To supervise, coordinate and ensure the timely completion of the assigned projects within budget and meeting quality and HSE standards includes review and comments on various stages of project documents.

Worked Performed:

• To coordinate and provide technical expertise in Management of section Projects.

• To coordinate and supervise in the development of tender documentation for the selection of the Engineering Consultant and Contractors.

• To provide professional expertise in the selection of contractors with particular emphasis on pre-qualification, bid evaluation etc., and site management in relation to site arrangements, overall logistics, etc.

• To participate, coordinate and assist in the development of detailed statement of requirements (SOR) and strategy for implementation of various project phases, such as, FEED, detailed engineering, construction and commissioning.

• To comment on contractor documentation. Manage distribution of these documentation to all concerned parties for comments received and consolidate comments and issue to contractor. In case of conflicting comments mediate and resolve these conflicts.

• To direct and supervise the activities of assigned specialist to the project during engineering and construction phases.

• To coordinate and monitor the progress of work performed by licensors, engineering and EPC contractors. Identify any bottlenecks and recommend corrective action to ensure smooth and timely completion of each project.

• To ensure proper coordination between the Project Management Team (PMT), end user and Engineer/contractor and other parties involved in the project to ensure proper progress of the project.

• To ensure that contractor's strategy, plans, specifications, methods and procedures for construction are in accordance with the scope of work, specification etc.

• To ensure that State of Art Technology is applied in the selection of equipment, material, systems, work methods, testing etc.

• To ensure cost effective solutions and application of value added in the area of construction strategy, plans, specifications, methods and procedure throughout the assigned Project.

• To certify Contractors invoices and endorse for payment. Review cost variations and provide recommendation / trends to Management.

• To ensure safety of work methods, procedures and installation and review site safety audit plans and lead the team for site safety audit implementation.

• To monitor and manage project completion punch list and ensure that all construction and commissioning activities are completed and accepted to allow release of PAC to contractors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor in Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experience.

• At least 8 years of experience at an operational site Preferably has been involved in implementing new technologies at site, e.g. of vendors 5 years of Project management experience

• Affinity with Innovation is essential Expertise in the Gas Processing Area or related technology is preferred.

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Tags: Health Safety & Environment

Senior Environmental Engineer

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Senior Environmental Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• To direct, supervise and advise on the development of the Company Environmental strategies and to provide support for it's implementation.

Worked Performed:

• To direct and coordinate the assigned personnel to ensure that the Environmental Activities are in line with Company’s requirements.

• To advise on the development of company’s Environmental Strategy.

• To provide guidance, advice, assistance and independent technical expertise on all aspects of environmental management to achieve the environmental goals and objectives of the Company.

• To develop the Environmental Management System and, through line management, to support its implementation.

• To support and advise all Company Divisions in the identification of environmental hazards, evaluation of risks, and the development of controls to manage these risks to an acceptable level.

• To manage the development and support the implementation of environmental monitoring programs.

• To establish Standards and Procedures for environmental management and to ensure implementation by periodic audits and inspections. To provide guidance, advice and support to all Company Divisions for the implementation of Company Codes of Practice on Environmental Protection.

• To establish, monitor, report and analyze environmental performance Indicators and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• To investigate environmental incidents and to develop remedial actions to reduce environmental risks.

• To manage environmental audits of Company Operations and facilities.

• To support actions to ensure that Contractors identify environmental hazards, evaluate the risks, and develop controls to manage these risks to an acceptable level.

• To represent Company in various occupational health forums with Company (e.g. Company Technical Committee on Environmental Protection), other Group Companies and third party representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science with minimum 10 years of experience in similar role in oil and gas industry.

• Strong knowledge of Oil & gas processing plants and utilities and its environmental requirements. 

• Understanding of sources of emissions and control technologies including flaring. 

• Root cause analysis skills, Attention to detail, Analytical thinking and Problem solving skills.

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Tags: Projects & Engineering

Lead Control Engineer (Maintenance)

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Lead Control Engineer (Maintenance)

Das Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Lead a team of Control Engineers in providing DCS and PLC related technical, engineering and troubleshooting support to the Instrument Maintenance Section in order to ensure high reliability of LNG plant operation.
• Prepare and follow programme for development of National Engineers.

Worked Performed:

• Liaises with Operations Division personnel in order to ensure understanding of problems and solutions to the DCS and PLC associated Instrument Systems.

• Assists    Instrument    Maintenance    Engineers    in    compiling    trip    reports,    making recommendations where necessary, on modifications required to prevent trips re-occurrences.

• Works closely with Instrument Maintenance personnel during equipment test runs, plant upsets, and start-ups. Collect information, compiles reports giving recommendations to ensure equipment reliability and minimize production down time.

• Attends to materials queries from manufacturers, Purchasing & Stores Departments. Review and ensures materials and spares stock holdings are adequate for planned and potential work.

• Carry out in-house training of Instrument Maintenance Staff on the DCS and PLC based systems.

• Use own initiative for design and implementation of new Minor DCS and PLC changes.

• Carry out call-out duties outside working hours for the DCS and PLC sections.

• Uses initiatives for DCS and PLC control systems troubleshooting in the Process, Utilities, and Offsite areas of LNG Plant, report back his findings with proposals to prevent problems re-occurrences.

• Involves in daily/ weekly meetings with Senior and Lead Instrument Engineers, Operations and E&TSD system Engineers as required.

• Follows COMPANY established policies and professional engineering standards.

• Occasionally undertakes direct field supervision on Vendor Engineers and special work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.Sc in a relevant engineering discipline and preferably a Charter Engineer.

• Extensive  specialist  experience  (minimum    15  years  of  instrumentation  preferably  in  a maintenance environment at. engineer level of particular relevance to the DCS (TDC 3000) and PLC systems in petrochemical Industries.

• Part of this experience could be on the construction, design and commissioning of DCS & PLC projects.

• Good knowledge of spoken and written English, with capability of writing technical reports.

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Tags: Projects & Engineering

Senior Instrument Engineer/Specialist

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Senior Instrument Engineer/Specialist

Das Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Acting as the Technical Authority in Instrument discipline and have been familiar/responsible for the upkeep of the types of equipment, machinery and management systems found in LNG and Petrochemical/Gas processing facilities.

Worked Performed:

• To demonstrate leadership and commitment in promoting the Company HSE corporate vision in all HSE matters, promoting the correct behaviors and development and use of relevant procedures.

• Financial management - Act as discipline champion for the review of all related capital and revenue expenditure proposals, contributing to the development of the annual budget cycle and following through the planning and implementation phase.

• Contracts and Procurement - As necessary, to develop, provide and review scopes of work and technical content for contracts and procurement.

• To act as discipline focal point for championing and promoting improvements in asset reliability and availability through improvements to management systems and processes, working practices and equipment studies including obsolescence reviews and incident investigations.

• To act as the discipline Technical Authority and focal point for engineering design and modification reviews, participating in Hazard and Hazop reviews as required.

• To provide leadership in the upkeep, development and improvement of the maintenance management system for the core discipline, ensuring adherence to processes and procedures and undertaking departmental performance audits on a regular basis.

• To act as discipline mentor and champion for UAE and other staff, encouraging and providing stimulus to their ongoing development.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or equivalent.

• 15 years or more experience in maintenance and application of Instrument equipment associated with the oil refining or Petro-Chemical industry. Experience of Technical Services and Maintenance Procedures writer will be an added advantage.

• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

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Tags: Projects & Engineering

Office Administrator II

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Office Administrator II

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of Secondary education followed by a 1-year course in secretarial work.

• Minimum 5 years’ of working experience in the field of Secretarial / Administration.

• Experience in operating PC, Facsimile, Photocopier, Telex and various office machines.

• Minimum typing speed of 30-40 words per minutes.

• Should be well versed with Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

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Tags: Accounting & Finance

Internal Auditor

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Internal Auditor

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Worked Performed:

• Participates in planning and performs routine internal audit reviews of Company’s financial and non-financial operations and business activities in accordance with the annual plan. This includes contributing in planning the audit, conducting field work and presenting written findings and recommendations by evaluating and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management, control and governance processes with the objective of safeguarding Company’s assets. Works under supervision from Senior Internal Auditor and Department and Division Managers.

• Participates in integrated audit teams as set up by division manager to carry out integrated risk based audits. 

• Assigned audit areas may include company’s strategy setting, strategic plans and objectives, specific organizational units, cross divisional financial, management, IT enabled or technical business processes; major projects; contractors; all company facilities and assets. Carries out the assigned audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter and IIA international Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. 

• Audit planning includes assisting in preparing an audit work program, process understanding document, risk analysis (all types of intrinsic and residual risk) of each area assigned for audit. Discusses RA with supervisor(s)

• Field work includes testing the controls, gathering evidence for tests passed or failed and preparation of Working Paper File. 

• Assesses alignment of objectives with corporate objectives, mission, vision and values, effectiveness of and compliance with policies, procedures and standards; compares to industry benchmarks and best practices and recommends improvements or enhancements. 

• Participates in follow-up of audit items with divisions, budgeting, etc. and participates in peer review and quality control, or in conducting special assignments

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Auditing, Accountancy or similar.

• Relevant Professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, preferably CIA are desirable. 

• 4 years’ experience in Audit and Accounts out of which 4 years of audit experience preferably with big-4. 

• Very high level of proficiency in spoken and written English. Report writing and presentations are essential. 

• Knowledge of Arabic is a preference. 

• Familiarity with Accounting frameworks, Industry, regulatory, and internal audit standards changes. 

• Ability to exercise independence and objectivity, ethics and fraud awareness, mature judgment, conflict management/ resolution, problem identification and solution

• Understanding the business, familiarity with accounting frameworks, IT/ ICT tools and techniques, oil refining industry knowledge, and use of IA Portal

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Tags: Projects & Engineering

Process Engineer

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Process Engineer

Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Performs a variety of process engineering duties in the plant. 

• Includes monitoring performance of plants and facilities, preparing daily performance summary and recommending corrective actions to deal with abnormalities.

• Coordinates with Operations to conduct Test Runs, tests new chemicals and implements changes in plant operations. 

• Provides functional assistance to various plant personnel in test-checking alternatives, diagnosing process and corrosion problems, and preparing technical specifications of operating chemicals and materials. 

• Prepares data for new projects and major revamps.

Work Performed:

• Prepares daily performance summaries to monitor plant performance. Includes studying laboratory test reports, standard log sheets and other daily operating activities reports and compiling information for supervisor’s review. Highlights abnormalities and advises supervisor on corrective actions for discussions. 

• Collects monthly plant production and operating data, evaluates unit efficiencies by relating chemical and energy consumption to plant throughput. Identifies possible trends, prepares reports with comments and submits to supervisor for review.

• Monitors equipment and systems performance, identifies potential problems and submits recommendations for appropriate actions such as revising operating modes or conditions, recommending chemical dosing and specifications, rescheduling of required shutdowns initiating chemical cleaning, proposing modifications to existing systems and following up to ensure proper execution. Issues the monthly plant health report. 

• Participates in the identification of possible solutions in process problem areas includes analyzing operating reports and discussing problem items with the department concerned. 

• Provides functional assistance and analyses the results of special tests from operational units, in order to provide further information for analysis and / or to test check effectiveness of alterations. Involves close monitoring of test runs and close collaboration with the operations department. 

• Provides technical services and assistance to other sections such as instrumentation, maintenance, inspection and materials as required. Includes investigating problems associated with process, diagnosing corrosion problems, preparing technical specifications of operating chemicals and other materials and carrying out the technical evaluation of bids for chemicals and catalysts. 

• Provides comments on the drawings and P& I (piping and instrumentation) diagrams. Checks the process documentation issued by licensors for consistency. 

• Follows up on detailed engineering of new projects, checks design calculations, engineering drawings and specifications and makes comments as appropriate. Participates in HAZOP and HAZAN studies pertaining to proposed modifications, including identifying potential operational and safety related problems and coordinating appropriate solutions. 

• Develops computer programmes for process plants monitoring and yield prediction.

• Applies computer simulation models and other advanced techniques to achieve optimum plant performance. 

• Assists computer support unit in working out process control strategies, systems analysis and modifications. Assists in preparing training programs for new young engineers undergoing on-the-job training by identifying specific training needs. Provides training, guidance and counseling to trainees and developees on their career development. 

• Carries out other similar or related duties as assigned, such as maintaining records and files of all process engineering activities, providing day-to-day routine advice to operations personnel on operating parameters and keeping abreast of developments in the field of process engineering.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Chemical or Petroleum Processing Engineering. 

• 5-7 years experience in process / operations. 

• Refinery experience is a must.

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Tags: Projects & Engineering

Senior Operator (Propane Dehydrogenation)

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Senior Operator (Propane Dehydrogenation)

Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

•    Operates control panels comprising highly sophisticated and computerised (DCS) equipment on shift in the assigned operating area.

•    Includes the operations and control of instrumentation on the control panels governing process qualities and quantities.

•    Constantly visualizes, diagnoses and manipulates micro processing electronic controlling facilities to ensure proper function and that products meet the required stipulated specifications and quantities.

•    Includes gas receipt stations, water receipt stations and their utilities and various equipment including transmission pipelines, flares, burn pits and pig launchers and receivers.

•    Provides functional direction to Operators to adjust plant operations.

Work Performed:

•    Accepts shift from off-going Senior Operator with detailed log sheet of operational adjustments and changes during previous shift and hands over job and completed own log sheet in an orderly and efficient manner to incoming Senior Operator.

•    Operates electronic, computerized, sophisticated and critical instruments on plant control panel governing the operation of highly complicated process and non process operating units, such as Catalytic Reformer, high pressure steam boilers, marine terminal loading operations and gas receipt stations.

•    Constantly monitors control panel, diagnoses abnormal situations, initiates operational adjustments and maintains a continuous check on the operating plants.

•    Takes reading of essential instruments to ensure that equipment is operated within the specified parameters and limits. Records and reports serious operational deviations to the supervisor and takes immediate remedial corrective actions.

•    Implements the emergency procedures as dictated by the circumstances.

•    Reviews and analyses outside log sheet readings at regular intervals with control room instrumentation to make sure they correlate. Verifies correct operations of rotary and stationary plant equipment.

•    Reviews laboratory results and makes the necessary fine-tuning of the control panel instruments to ensure that products meet the specified quantities and qualities.

•    Keeps the Shift Supervisor fully advised on all related aspects and obtains guidance when necessary.

•    Controls operating plant start-ups, shutdowns and emergencies. Includes controlling the alterations of speeds, temperatures, pressures and flow rates as necessary.

•    Attends the departmental safety, health and good housekeeping meetings.

•    Participates in plant inspection tours, and takes active participation in implementing company policies of safety, health, and loss prevention and quality management.

•    Discusses all accidents, incidents and near misses with shift supervisor and fellow operators in order to avoid recurrence.

•    Observes all safety, fire and security rules and regulations, including the use of protective clothing and equipment, and ensures all personnel working in his area comply with safety procedures. Ensures the maintenance of assigned area in a clean and tidy condition.

•    Performs other similar or related duties, as assigned including training fellow operators, completing log book, conveying messages/instructions to operators for operational adjustments, etc. Works with advanced system Advanced Process Control (APC) system and monitoring the advanced operational system.

Minimum Requirements:

•    Completion of Technical Secondary (12 years) education followed by 2 years full time training leading to a Diploma in a technical trade.

•    8-10 years experience in plant operations in an oil/gas or petrochemical industry.

•    At Least 5 years of Control Room / Panel experience working on PROPANE DEHYDROGENATION UNIT IS MANDATORY.

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Senior Operator (Carbon Black)

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Senior Operator (Carbon Black)

Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Operates control panels comprising highly sophisticated and computerised (DCS) equipment on shift in the assigned operating area. 

• Includes the operations and control of instrumentation on the control panels governing process qualities and quantities. 

• Constantly visualizes, diagnoses and manipulates micro processing electronic controlling facilities to ensure proper function and that products meet the required stipulated specifications and quantities. 

• Includes gas receipt stations, water receipt stations and their utilities and various equipment including transmission pipelines, flares, burn pits and pig launchers and receivers. 

• Provides functional direction to Operators to adjust plant operations.

Work Performed:

• Accepts shift from off-going Senior Operator with detailed log sheet of operational adjustments and changes during previous shift and hands over job and completed own log sheet in an orderly and efficient manner to incoming Senior Operator.

• Operates electronic, computerized, sophisticated and critical instruments on plant control panel governing the operation of highly complicated process and non process operating units, such as Catalytic Reformer, high pressure steam boilers, marine terminal loading operations and gas receipt stations. 

• Constantly monitors control panel, diagnoses abnormal situations, initiates operational adjustments and maintains a continuous check on the operating plants.

• Takes reading of essential instruments to ensure that equipment is operated within the specified parameters and limits. Records and reports serious operational deviations to the supervisor and takes immediate remedial corrective actions.

• Implements the emergency procedures as dictated by the circumstances. 

• Reviews and analyses outside log sheet readings at regular intervals with control room instrumentation to make sure they correlate. Verifies correct operations of rotary and stationary plant equipment. 

• Reviews laboratory results and makes the necessary fine-tuning of the control panel instruments to ensure that products meet the specified quantities and qualities.

• Keeps the Shift Supervisor fully advised on all related aspects and obtains guidance when necessary. 

• Controls operating plant start-ups, shutdowns and emergencies. Includes controlling the alterations of speeds, temperatures, pressures and flow rates as necessary.

• Attends the departmental safety, health and good housekeeping meetings.

• Participates in plant inspection tours, and takes active participation in implementing company policies of safety, health, and loss prevention and quality management.

• Discusses all accidents, incidents and near misses with shift supervisor and fellow operators in order to avoid recurrence. 

• Observes all safety, fire and security rules and regulations, including the use of protective clothing and equipment, and ensures all personnel working in his area comply with safety procedures. Ensures the maintenance of assigned area in a clean and tidy condition. 

• Performs other similar or related duties, as assigned including training fellow operators, completing log book, conveying messages/instructions to operators for operational adjustments, etc. Works with advanced system Advanced Process Control (APC) system and monitoring the advanced operational system.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of Technical Secondary (12 years) education followed by 2 years full time training leading to a Diploma in a technical trade. 

• 8-10 years experience in plant operations in an oil/gas or petrochemical industry. 

• At Least 5 years of Control Room / Panel experience working on CARBON BLACK UNIT IS MANDATORY.

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Senior Operator (Delayed Coker)

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Senior Operator (Delayed Coker)

Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Operates control panels comprising highly sophisticated and computerised (DCS) equipment on shift in the assigned operating area. 

• Includes the operations and control of instrumentation on the control panels governing process qualities and quantities. 

• Constantly visualizes, diagnoses and manipulates micro processing electronic controlling facilities to ensure proper function and that products meet the required stipulated specifications and quantities. 

• Includes gas receipt stations, water receipt stations and their utilities and various equipment including transmission pipelines, flares, burn pits and pig launchers and receivers. 

• Provides functional direction to Operators to adjust plant operations.

Work Performed:

• Accepts shift from off-going Senior Operator with detailed log sheet of operational adjustments and changes during previous shift and hands over job and completed own log sheet in an orderly and efficient manner to incoming Senior Operator.

• Operates electronic, computerized, sophisticated and critical instruments on plant control panel governing the operation of highly complicated process and non process operating units, such as Catalytic Reformer, high pressure steam boilers, marine terminal loading operations and gas receipt stations. 

• Constantly monitors control panel, diagnoses abnormal situations, initiates operational adjustments and maintains a continuous check on the operating plants.

• Takes reading of essential instruments to ensure that equipment is operated within the specified parameters and limits. Records and reports serious operational deviations to the supervisor and takes immediate remedial corrective actions.

• Implements the emergency procedures as dictated by the circumstances. 

• Reviews and analyses outside log sheet readings at regular intervals with control room instrumentation to make sure they correlate. Verifies correct operations of rotary and stationary plant equipment. 

• Reviews laboratory results and makes the necessary fine-tuning of the control panel instruments to ensure that products meet the specified quantities and qualities.

• Keeps the Shift Supervisor fully advised on all related aspects and obtains guidance when necessary. 

• Controls operating plant start-ups, shutdowns and emergencies. Includes controlling the alterations of speeds, temperatures, pressures and flow rates as necessary.

• Attends the departmental safety, health and good housekeeping meetings.

• Participates in plant inspection tours, and takes active participation in implementing company policies of safety, health, and loss prevention and quality management.

• Discusses all accidents, incidents and near misses with shift supervisor and fellow operators in order to avoid recurrence. 

• Observes all safety, fire and security rules and regulations, including the use of protective clothing and equipment, and ensures all personnel working in his area comply with safety procedures. Ensures the maintenance of assigned area in a clean and tidy condition. 

• Performs other similar or related duties, as assigned including training fellow operators, completing log book, conveying messages/instructions to operators for operational adjustments, etc. Works with advanced system Advanced Process Control (APC) system and monitoring the advanced operational system.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of Technical Secondary (12 years) education followed by 2 years full time training leading to a Diploma in a technical trade. 

• 8-10 years experience in plant operations in an oil/gas or petrochemical industry. 

• At Least 5 years of Control Room / Panel experience working on DELAYED COKER UNIT IS MANDATORY.

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Inspection Engineer

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Inspection Engineer

Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Identifies critical process equipment and piping. Establish, executes appropriate Inspection / NDT plan.

• Prepares scope of work for major, modular turnarounds. 

• Determines replacement, repair requirements and remaining service life of equipment and piping based on evaluation of inspection findings and operating condition.

• Provides recommendations with analysis of equipment conditions and corrective/ preventive action. 

• Prepares Inspection Test Plan, QA/QC plan for procurement of Capital plant equipment. Issues clearance certificates and reports of equipment after inspection and testing. 

• Carries out inspection and testing of all static equipment of process plants, storage and marine facilities as well as pipelines system. 

• Provides recommendations with analysis of equipment condition and corrective/preventive action. Reviews design specification requirements for new projects and modifications.

Work Performed:

• Supervises the activities of assigned employees. Performs supervisory functions at the level established by Management for the position. 

• Inspects static equipment and piping in process utilities and storage areas, lifting equipment, COMPANY owned gas cylinders, maintenance and capital investment work, either in accordance with predetermined schedule or as/when required, to ensure compliance with standards, codes and specifications. Specifies and witnesses pressure tests on equipment after repair and during start-up, including hydrostatic and pneumatic tests. and certifies gas cylinders. Analyses conditions observed during inspection and provides recommendations for long term remedial action. Work includes on-stream inspection of all operating units and systems

• Supervises and participates to the limited extent in non-destructive testing of equipment and piping, including review of preliminary interpretations carried out by subordinates. 

• Checks condition of safety relief valves, prescribes repairs as required, and certifies relief pressure setting, including hot setting where needed. 

• Carries out on stream inspection of static equipment and piping based on applicable Inspection codes e.g., API 510, 653, and 570. 

• Arranges failure investigation, analyses findings to identify cause and submits recommendation for corrective action. Prepares inspection schedule for process units, static equipment and piping based on code requirements. Determines critical equipment and pipelines and defines type and frequency of tests required. 

• Reviews material and welding and QA/QC requirements of new projects and modifications.

• Prepares turnaround scope of work for maintenance activities based on on-stream and previous equipment history records and the frequency of inspection established.

• Determines critical equipment and pipelines and defines type and frequency of tests required. 

• Prepares scope of work for maintenance activities related to tanks, marine jetty and painting works. 

• Establishes inspection standards, specifications and procedures and modifies existing standards and procedures as necessary. 

• Arranges for welding qualifications, reviews welding procedures including stress relieving, heat treatment and QA/QC and certifies qualification tests as required per code. 

• Develops painting/coating requirements for pipelines, structures, equipment and tanks and gives recommendation to supervisor about selection of system and procedure for quality control. Inspects paint condition and conducts quality control checks as and when required for painting jobs. 

• Coordinates and arranges with the concerned for the scan survey and other inspections of underwater / underground pipelines and structures. Prepares scope of work, carries out award related activities and executes the work related to various specialized NDT and inspection works. 

• Prepares engineering specifications for all special materials such as paints, linings, welding electrodes, refractories and updates as required. 

• Attends / participates as member in the various technical and / investigation committee/taskforce tender evaluation, coordination meetings with contractors and other sections formed in the Refinery. 

• Assists in preparing training programmes for National employees undergoing on-the-job training by identifying specific training needs. Provides training, guidance and counseling to trainees, developees and other subordinates. 

• Reviews all the equipment histories and determines the probable mode of failures, frequency of inspection and type of inspection required based on Risk based Inspection. 

• Reviews and analyses all the inspection datas and certifies the equipment based on fitness for the purpose requirements. Carries out other similar duties as assigned such as ensuring that inspection data for equipment is properly entered in the Inspection Management Systems and is continuously maintained and updated.

• Implements HSE rules and regulations related to inspection activities. Recommends upgrading of material in static equipment and piping. 

• Carries out all activities related to procurement of material, coordination with vendors, different sections upto final acceptance of equipment at site. 

• Prepares scope of work for all site and shop related third party inspection activities for revamp jobs. 

• Carries out liaison with specialized agencies for integrity and life assessment of critical equipment. 

• Reviews critical purchase requisitions raised by maintenance related to static equipment for inclusion of QA/QC requirements. Specifies suitable NDT techniques based on process streams and equipment for monitoring / onstream inspection.

• Plans and supervises inspection activities during plant / equipment inspection. Plans inventory of critical inspection items required during turnaround.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.Sc in Metallurgical or Mechanical engineering.

• 5 years experience in inspection, corrosion prevention and preferably in Petrochemical or Refinery Industry. 

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English. 

• Good knowledge of relavent API, ASTM, NACE, ASME and TEMA standards / codes. 

• Preferably certified as API 510, 570, 653 Inspector

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Corrosion Engineer

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Corrosion Engineer

Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Provides expertise and assumes responsibility for areas related to corrosion monitoring and control in Abu Dhabi Refinery including cross country pipelines, and Mussafah terminal. 

• Reviews the metallurgy of the equipment and piping and makes recommendations for upgrading as required. 

• Reviews the operating conditions to assess and monitor corrosive conditions and evaluates the material performance in corrosive streams.

Work Performed:

• Conducts inspection, corrosion monitoring and corrosion control for the plant equipment, storage tanks and pipelines to ensure integrity and reliability of ADRD equipment. 

• Prepares periodic corrosion reports and maintains updated inspection management system. 

• Reviews the existing cathodic protection system design, highlights problems and suggests improvement to ensure protection of all respective structures / equipment at ADRD. 

• Reviews the inspection / corrosion observations and analyses the same after turnaround and on-stream inspections.

• Identifies causes of corrosion and failure and makes necessary recommendations. 

• Carries out failure analysis and failure investigation in order to enhance safety and integrity of the plant. 

• Supervises the cathodic protection system upkeep and monitoring of piping, tanks, marine and concrete structures. Updates / prepares the records and inspection files for the plant and equipment. 

• Maintains updated inspection management system. 

• Reviews the existing corrosion monitoring tools and advises upgrading as required to ensure effective corrosion monitoring 

• Reviews the corrosion control policies / procedures and upgrades the same as required to ensure effective corrosion control.

• Reviews the metallurgy for the modification and major projects. Updates procedures and specifications related to corrosion management & inspection activities and recommends repairs/operating parameters to extend the life of equipment and piping.

• Carries out on-site metallography using replica technique to monitor microstructures; evaluates microstructure condition and issues reports. 

• Carries out thorough and detailed review of all ADRD units to define the corrosion loops and carries out detailed study to meet the requirements of Risk- Based Inspections.

Minimum Requirements:

• B. Sc. in Metallurgical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferably with qualification in corrosion engineering. 

• 5 Years experience in process and utilities of Petroleum Refineries, Chemical Process Plants. 

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment)

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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment)

Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Provides specialized technical guidance and support to sustain asset integrity and reliability of Refinery Static equipment, failure analysis of a wide range of static equipment, resolution of repetitive or chronic reliability problems and participation in pilot Reliability Centred Maintenance studies. 

• Ensures implementation and utilisation of MAXIMO, reviews plant additions from reliability and maintainability aspect, and assumes quality assurance role for major tasks or tasks where there are concerns over standards in coordination with Area Engineer. 

• Ensures optimisation of maintenance strategies, analysis of all critical static equipment failures and recommendation for corrective measures. 

• Supports major expansion project by reviewing design basis and scope prior to detailed engineering. 

• Develops strategies to update/replace equipment and systems that are obsolete and old. Conducts HSE audits and evaluates systems and procedures from HSE perspective.

Worked Performed:

• Plant Reliability of Static Equipment.

• Carries out various technical activities related to plant reliability of static equipment which includes reviewing plant additions from reliability and maintainability aspect, analysing all critical equipment failures and recommending corrective measures, and developing and implementing hi-tech maintenance programs including participation in reliability improvement programs to solve specific reliability problems. 

Monitoring of Equipment

• Establishes and develops equipment monitoring programs on major items of static quipment as well as site guidance in making equipment performance observations i.e. analysing frequent failures, critical equipment failures etc.; diagnoses the causes and advises on remedial measures to be taken. 

Introducing State of the Art Technologies

• Keeps abreast on new technologies and techniques regarding condition monitoring and diagnostics through contacts with equipment manufacturers; includes recommending appropriate applications, such as thermography etc. Also assists in the design review of plant modifications and capital projects. 

Preventive Maintenance 

• Assists in the preparation of predictive, preventive, modification and major shutdown maintenance programmes for all static equipment in RR, including implementation of an internal QA/QC procedures for preventive maintenance works to ensure that preventive maintenance routines are carried out correctly and that necessary remedial actions are followed up. 

Major Overhaul 

• Follows up on major maintenance work related to static equipment, and keeps abreast of conditions and type of repair needed, i.e. replacement, modifications, refurbishment. Reviews requirements for unit shutdown or plant turnaround materials and reports shortages to stores personnel; if not available raises purchase requisitions including carrying out technical evaluation of bids as well as inspecting materials upon arrival to ensure conformity to specifications. 

Trouble Shooting 

• Provides advice on actions to be taken related to complex problems; includes advising section head/ engineer/ supervisor on trouble shooting of important / chronic failures and giving repair and test procedures. 

Budget

• Participates in preparation of budget estimates for capital and operating requirements. 

Records 

• Audits maintenance records on all vital and essential equipment and database for stationary equipment maintenance management system. 

Five-Year Plan

• Identifies major contracts and procurement items for next five years. Distributes the same in five year business plan as per requirement/procedure. 

HSE 

• Participates in and coordinates DAA, HSE and TQM activities. Conducts HSE internal audits. 

Training

• Assists in preparing training programs for UAE National employees undergoing on-the-job training by identifying specific training needs. Provides essential training and guidance to trainees, developees and other subordinates with a clear objective of career development. 

Miscellaneous

• Performs other similar or related activities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering. 

• 9 years’ experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide range of static equipment and systems in an oil/gas or petrochemical industry. Familiarity with CMMMS (Maximo preferred). 

• Familiarity with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques. 

• Good spoken and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is preferable.

• Analytical and precise communication skills.

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Civil Foreman

- Thursday, March 26, 2015

Civil Foreman

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Allocates jobs as per various services requests and directly supervises and monitors the assigned civil maintenance contractor personnel assigned to perform civil maintenance works on company owned and leased properties which include all office buildings and residential units in and outside Abu Dhabi City, company head quarter, Shaikh Khalifa Energy Complex (SKEC), Sas Al Nakhl Complex, The Petroleum Institute (PI), ATI at Al Shawamekh and workshops, Glenelg School in Madinat Zayed, Satellite Clinic such as Habshan, Bu Hasa, Asab, Madinat Zayed and other various properties (owned/leased) in western region and other region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 

• Visits sites and assists in the inspection of properties before lease, renewal or surrender of lease and prepares technical reports on maintenance requirements.

• Ensures that assigned contractors perform assignments according to set schedules, specifications and standard and in an efficient and cost effective manner. 

• Always keep civil supervisor well informed about maintenance activities.

Work Performed:

• Allocates work directions to assigned contractors performing civil building works/repairs, monitors and checks the work executed by contractor's technical personnel on company office buildings, school buildings, housing complexes, residential buildings, flats and villas, clinics and other properties.

• Receives service request form the complaint desk and receives verbal/written instructions from civil supervisor regarding civil building maintenance works to be carried out in office, residential, clinic and school premises and get these works done through contractors.

• Keeps close contact with contractor's personnel attending to all registered complaints on the status or repairs and maintenance requested and answers technical queries if any. Inspect all complaints to ensure that they have been promptly and satisfactorily attended to and verifies with the complainant.

• Inspects workmanship and materials used by contractor to ensure that they met professional standards, required specifications and complaint's satisfaction.

• Reports to civil supervisor before liaises with housing and recreation services department for inspection and technical evaluation of lease/renewal/surrender of residential flats and villas.

• Reports to civil supervisor any variations to maintenance/repair requests to seek approval before implementing such variations.

• Checks daily technical log sheets submitted by the contractors before forwarding to civil supervisor and makes sure to keep a copy for future reference.

• Assists civil supervisor in preparing monthly, quarterly and yearly "Planned Preventive Maintenance" schedule for civil works and ensures the implementation of PPM schedules to contractors. 

• Assists civil supervisor on the purchase of standard quality materials for maintenance and inspects the same prior to acceptance.

• Liaises with mechanical and electrical contractors on maintenance activities as and when required.

• Attends all emergency calls and reports to civil supervisor before taking any necessary decision on emergency complaints for medical action.

• performs other similar or related duties as assigned, such as observing fire and safety regulations participating in the preparation of technical specification for tender, evaluating quotations for minor work and coordinating works relating to civil engineering services and maintenance works.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of Preparatory (10 years) education followed by a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Polytechnic Institute.

• 5 years professional experience in civil maintenance and repair works in multi-storied buildings/villas. Should have adequate knowledge in plumbing and drainage system.

• Fair knowledge in written and spoken English.

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Civil Supervisor

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Civil Supervisor

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function: 

• Provides work directions to assigned contractors and contract personnel performing civil maintenance and repair works on company which include Company owned and leased properties which include all office buildings and residential units in and outside Abu Dhabi City, Company HQ, Shaikh Khalifa Energy Complex {SKEC),Sas AI Nakhl Complex. 

• The Petroleum Institute (PI), (ATI) at AI Shawamekh and Workshops, Satellite CI in as such as Habshan, Bu Hasa, Asab, Madinat Zayed and various other properties (owned/leased) in western region and other region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

• Inspects and ensures that such maintenance service is provided promptly, efficiently and in a cost effective manner. 

• Inspects new buildings before lease and prior to renewal of lease.

Worked Performed:

• Provides work directions to assigned contractors performing civil building works/repairs, participates in maintenance works on company office buildings, housing complexes, residential buildings, flats and villas.

• Receives 'request for work' from company's personnel regarding civil building maintenance works to be carried out in office or residential premises and get these works done through contractors. Carries out inspection of major complaints, sets priorities and allocates work to contractors. Includes pro vi ding adequate instructions and technical guidance.

• Receives written/verbal instructions from Civil Engineer/Sr. Civil Engineer on the nature of works to be perform ed. If required, makes personal inspections to ensure that complaints are promptly and satisfactorily attended to.

• Answers technical queries of employees on the status of requested repairs and maintenance. Includes explaining company policy on alterations/additions and liaising with Housing & Recreation Services Department to ascertain services to be provided in leased properties allocated to Directors and other employees.

• Assists Civil Engineer in preparing maintenance programmes. Inspects/checks work progress and execution by contract personnel; reports on performance.

• Inspects workmanship and materials to used by contractors to ensure that they meet acceptable engineering standards, specifications and complainant's satisfaction, includes discussing variations to maintenance/repair requests and providing necessary technical instruction to contract personnel.

• Inspects company owned and leased properties, assesses requirements for maintenance, alterations and additions. Assists Civil Engineer in the preparation of technical specifications and drawings; reports as necessary.

• Visits newly leased properties, checks same, liaises with the landlord or his authorised agent regarding repairs/modifications required to be undertaken, as per the tenancy agreement

• Maintains records of all repairs and civil maintenance performed in company office

premises/residential buildings/leased buildings/villas.

• Checks invoices submitted by contractors to determine accuracy and fairness of charges on minor repairs, submits invoices to Civil Engineer for approval.

• Performs other related duties, such as observing fire and safety regulations, participates in the preparation of technical specifications for tender, evaluating quotations for minor works, coordinating works with Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Sections relating to civil and building maintenance work.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of Preparatory (10 years) education followed by a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering discipline from a recognised Polytechnic institute.

• 5 years' professional experience in civil maintenance and repair works in multi-storied buildings/villas. Should have adequate knowledge in plumbing and drainage System.

• Good knowledge of English.

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Civil Engineer

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Civil Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Basic Function:

• Coordinates the activities of civil and building maintenance, structural alterations and modifications, prepares and administers maintenance contracts to assure contractors adherence to its contractual obligations, preparation of Preventive Maintenance Program and guiding Supervisors and Foreman for implementation. 

• Prepares technical feasibility studies and cost estimates for modification, upgradation, alteration of existing facilities at company owned and leased properties which include all office buildings and residential units in and outside Abu Dhabi City, company head quarter, Shaikh Khalifa Energy Complex (SKEC), SAS Al Nakhl Complex, The Petroleum Institute (PI), ATI at Al Shawamekh and workshops, Glenelg School in Madinat Zayed, Satellite Clinics such as Habshan, Bu Hasa, Asab Madinat Zayed and other various properties (owned/leased) in western region and other region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Activities include coordination with Civil Projects Division (CPD) regarding all new projects.

Work Performed:

• Ensures that civil works such as repairs/additions/alterations and refurbishment works are executed promptly and efficiently in accordance with professional standards and company policies. Guides Civil Supervisors and Foreman located at company head quarter, SKEC, SAS Al Nakhl, PI, ATI at Shawamekh, Glenelg School in Madinat Zayed, Satellite Clinics, and other various properties (owned/leased) in western region on technical matters. 

• Develops annual preventive maintenance programmes for all civil and building maintenance works with monthly breakdown, approves monthly programmes submitted by subordinates, analyses updated monthly programmes to determine extent of work planned and takes appropriate action to accomplish planned tasks.

• Carries out detailed inspection of buildings, flats, villas, clinics and office premises to be leased/released and estimates on time and recurring costs required to be spent towards civil maintenance of such building, flats, villas and clinics. Includes carrying out inspection and estimating costs for civil works/maintenance to buildings, flats, villas, clinics and commercial premises before allocation or surrender.

• Prepares feasibility reports and initial cost estimates with detailed engineering specifications and drawings necessary for carrying out additions/alterations and standard modifications to office or residential buildings.

• Prepares technical reports on the condition of buildings specifying problems and submit recommendations to Section Head for the allocation of appropriate charges either for the landlord or company. Includes carrying out negotiations with representatives of owners regarding defects before hiring/surrender/maintenance.

• Analyses nature of occupant's complaints and recommends with adequate technical data and drawings, alternatives for maintenance for Section Head's approval.

• Coordinates with Civil projects Division regarding all company's new projects form concept design stage, basic and detailed design, testing and commissioning till handing over process.

• Prepares technical specifications to enable the development of contracts and tenders. evaluates the provisions of maintenance contracts form the viewpoint of quality, standards and performance of work and submits recommendations to Section Head with justifications. Includes making overall performance rating on contractor's work and certifying work completion/work orders for payment.

• Evaluates performance of contractors and gives an overall rating against terms of contracts before endorsement of payment request. Includes visiting Sas Al Nakhl and other offsite locations and workshops to inspect maintenance works executed by contractors.

• Participates, when called for, in contract/purchase committee meetings and provides technical evaluation and clarifications. Prepares scope of works and technical specifications to enable Procurement Services Division to develop contracts and issue tenders for annual/long term maintenance/installation requirements.

• Assists materials and stores function in the planning for requirements of stock and non-stock items and ensures timely availability of such items and proper consumption.

• Ensures that the concerned supervisors/contracts respond to occupant's routine maintenance request. Coordinates contract activities in electrical and mechanical works. Includes attending to major non-routine maintenance and conducting technical studies with recommendations to prevent recurrence.

• Ensures that proper civil maintenance on emergency facilities is carried out according to schedules. Plans daily supervision of ongoing various maintenance/alteration/renovation works being carried out by contractors against tenders or term contracts/open call contracts, etc.

• Reviews contractors quotation for petty works and recommends approval of rates. Checks contractor's invoices for payment and submits recommendations to Section Head for necessary action.

• Provides professional engineering technical input, design and advisory function to projects and schemes of various sizes within administration division to other divisions/directorates as required and to external consultants.

• Conducts meetings with consultants and suppliers to evaluate pre-design information/data for usage. Prepares design, specifications, scope of works, drawings, calculations and all necessary documentation for projects of various sizes. Issues tender documents, evaluates tenders, jointly certifies awards and subsequently manages projects.

• Provides function of project management to projects of various sizes within general services division, coordinates such service/function with civil projects division and procurement services division and ensures economic usage of company funds.  

• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned, such as preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, preparation of monthly reports, issuing instructions for correct operations and installations, etc. Introduces improvements and developments in the operation of civil and building engineering maintenance work.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University.

• 5 years professional experience in design, construction and maintenance works of multi-storied buildings.

• Good knowledge of English.

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