Shift Controller ADNOC Abu Dhabi

Controls, coordinates and supervises all operational activities in shifts relating to diversified and critical unit’s operation; includes supervising raw materials, Sulphur and refined products’ movement, storage and blending; and loading at marine jetties and road tankers. Job ID for this vacancy is 22142.

Purpose of Shift Controller

• Acts as central control to ensure that operations are synchronized and conform to procedures to produce pre-determined quantities of specified products at optimum cost in a safe and efficient manner as well as to handle all problems and emergencies occurring in shifts.
• Assumes overall responsibility for all activities at the refinery during afternoon and night shifts and holidays.
• Acts as on scene commander during emergencies.

Duties Of Shift Controller

• Reviews all operation parameters, lab.
• Analyses during the shift and takes action to achieve RR production targets with minimum wastages, optimum cost and environmental atmosphere.
• Arranges with (on call persons) after normal working hours for any requirements (mech. / elect. / control / production / safety and general services).
• Ensures all maintenance activities are carried out safely with minimum interruption to operating plants and as per Takreer HSE Manual.
• Coordinates with outside companies (GASCO, Borouge, Fertile etc) as per requirement links.
• Ensures all sections staff are familiar with unit’s operation and emergency procedures (emergency simulation for all sections to be carried out as per schedule).
• Acts as on-scene commander during emergencies (decides & declares type of emergency), to ensure that all emergencies are handled in most effective and safest way.
• Discusses accidents, incidents & near misses with subordinates in order to avoid recurrence.
• Works with the Unit Supervisors to identify and eliminate unplanned flare sources and optimize utility usage.
• Follows up security, general service & administration activities after normal working hours (arrangement with on call persons if required).

Requirements For Shift Controller

The eligibility requirements for the role of Shift Controller are as under:

• B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 8 years’ experience in operational aspects of various plants of which 3 years should have been in a supervisory position.
• UAE driving licence is an advantage.

Desired Skills & Knowledge

• Good knowledge of English. Knowledge of Arabic is preferable.
• Leadership and planning skills .
• DCS software skill.
• Complete understanding of HSEMS.
• Direct experience in Emergency Response and the Incident Command System.

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