Lead Operator

Lead Operator

Job location : Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia

Working hours : 8 hours

Type of work : Full time

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain.

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Overview

The objective is to maintain continuous, effective, and efficient plant production by controlling or operating chemical processes, systems, and machines, all while strictly adhering to safety and operational regulations, rules, and procedures. Responsible for operating the Distributed Control System (DCS) within the plant to meet all process control parameters and product specifications, ensuring the safe operation of the facility. The role involves executing operations effectively across all areas of plant operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Operational / Functional
• Controlling machines and processes and providing guidance to other operators — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate and adjust machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles) within design and operating parameters
• Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
• Oversee or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment
• Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment
• Leading role in start and shut down and start-up of plant equipment following due processes and procedures
• Oversee transportation and storage of flammable and other potentially dangerous products to ensure that safety guidelines are followed
• Control operation of compressors, scrubbers, evaporators, and refrigeration equipment to liquefy, compress, or regasify natural gas
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations (as directed by supervisory personnel)
• Inspect / lead inspection of operating units, such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure that all are functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency
• Examine materials, ingredients, or products, visually or with hands, to ensure conformance to established standards
• Operate and oversee use of energy production equipment, pumping systems or equipment
• Leadership
• Understand, support, and embody the Maaden vision, values, and goals.
• Take accountability for personal improvement, development, skill enhancement, and overall effectiveness.
• Share expertise freely and frequently during the application and review of policies, practices, standards, procedures, and methods.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and professional practices.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to less experienced peers, colleagues, and new hires.
• Perform acting duties as required.
• Seek opportunities to participate in special projects and ad-hoc committees.
• Relationships
• Build constructive working relationships with managers, peers, clients, and other service providers (all stakeholders) to ensure effective stakeholder engagement.
• Support peers and team members in achieving team objectives through knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration with colleagues and other teams.
• Conduct daily communication and meetings with planning and maintenance teams regarding plant status and critical activities.
• Liaise with partners, service providers, and contractors to optimize resources efficiently.
• Safety
• Safety Advocate - Committed to promoting safety at all times and in all places.
• Advanced Awareness and Understanding of HSE Rules and Procedures.
• Concern for Personal Well-being as well as the Well-being of Others.
• Ability to Proactively Identify Safety Hazards and Act Accordingly.
• Advanced Knowledge of Specific HSE Regulatory and Statutory Compliance Requirements.
• Embrace the Maaden Safety Culture Transformation Program.

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