Location: Sumgait

POSITION SUMMARY

This position requires accurate and accountable performance of all necessary duties to ensure safe and efficient operations in the polymerization area. Field Operator is the “junior” position in Field operation. This position works under the immediate supervision of the Field Process Operator and will be involved in any activity as directed by Field Process Operator. His primary accountability is to develop quickly under the guidance of fellow field operators and to ensure that 

Polymerization area is cleaned on a daily basis.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor instruments, gauges or other indicators and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process and production conditions.
• Observe/differentiate between standard conditions and deviations from normal (e.g. unusual sounds, smells, etc.)
• Perform regular production duties which include; monitoring, controlling, and documenting production flow and processing steps as well as manual operation of valves and other equipment.
• Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings on log sheets.
• Perform complex Lock out Tag out in accordance with LTT procedure.
• Control and operate chemical processes or systems of machines in polymerization, using local panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
• Inspect and monitor operating units such as towers, storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, heat exchangers and driers to ensure that all are functioning, and to maintain maximum efficiency.
• Cooperate with Production Management and Engineering in completing process improvements and rate tests to identify optimum operating conditions.
• Operate pumps, compressors, blower systems and other rotating and static equipment.
• Sampling of gaseous and liquid hazardous chemicals following procedures
• Adjust equipment controls such as manual valves to regulate flow of production materials or products as per DCS operator request.
• Inform control room during emergency and request appropriate emergency responses, perform duties of field operator as required;
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Notify Shift supervisor and Polymerization Lead of equipment malfunctions, repair or maintenance needs.
• Responsible for notifying Shift Supervisor of any production problems.
• Complete start-ups/shutdowns/changeovers/maintenance preparation/LOTO and other tasks in a safe, thorough and efficient manner to minimize equipment down time and to maximize the time the equipment is available for production.
• Cooperate with Production Management, Maintenance, and Engineering to identify and correct root causes of process downtime.
• Ensure environmentally compatible disposal and recycling of waste.
• Perform housekeeping activities

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo in the plant. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Watching gauges or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. 
• Monitoring operations of equipment or systems.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone or radio.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Determining and executing proper course of action under emergency conditions.

EXPERIENCE:  

• Minimum 3-5 years of production experience in oil/gas/petrochemical pants

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

• Advanced knowledge of Azeri & English
• Knowledge of Russian is an advantage

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates should follow the link below.

The above vacancy is addressed to nationals of Azerbaijan or with permanent residency in Azerbaijan. All eligible applications for the advertised post will be assessed and given equal opportunities.