Plant Operator - Process Operations
Posted date [2026-07-07]
(ID: 47663)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Plant Operator - Process OperationsJob Snapshot
Role: Plant Operator - Process Operations
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Operations-Plant Management
Experience: 4 years in plant operations
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Plant Operator - Process Operations in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy hiring opportunity for an experienced plant operations professional who can operate, monitor, and support process plant facilities in line with approved procedures and HSE standards. The role focuses on safe field operations, equipment monitoring, process adjustments, chemical handling, maintenance preparation, permit coordination, contractor monitoring, emergency response support, and reliable daily plant performance within a large industrial oil and gas environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Operations-Plant Management
Salary: 9000-15000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please
confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Plant Operator - Process Operations will support safe and continuous operation of process plant equipment and assigned facilities by following standard operating procedures, monitoring process parameters, reporting abnormalities, and preparing equipment for maintenance. This position contributes directly to production reliability, equipment safety, environmental compliance, contractor control, emergency readiness, and the smooth execution of start-up, shutdown, and routine operating activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and monitor assigned process plant facilities in line with standard operating procedures, operating instructions, and company HSE standards.
* Carry out daily operational tasks safely and consistently according to approved plant procedures and assigned work standards.
* Perform routine checks on plant equipment, machinery, instruments, and process areas to detect abnormalities, defects, unsafe conditions, or performance concerns.
* Report equipment defects and abnormal operating conditions to the supervisor and support coordination for required servicing or maintenance.
* Adjust and monitor process parameters such as speeds, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates to maintain safe and stable plant operation.
* Support shutdown and start-up operations by monitoring process changes and ensuring activities are carried out effectively and safely.
* Prepare plant equipment for maintenance activities to support proper isolation, safe access, and accurate functioning after work completion.
* Ensure plant and equipment preparation is synchronized with related systems, equipment, and operational requirements.
* Receive chemicals, maintain chemical stock and consumption registers, and prepare chemical batches required for the process.
* Handle chemicals according to approved procedures while following all HSE rules, safety precautions, and environmental requirements.
* Operate related machinery and equipment safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards and supervisor instructions.
* Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls.
* Support safe delivery of high-quality operations while maintaining a responsible environmental attitude.
* Obtain work permits and follow up ongoing jobs to ensure field activities are performed safely and according to approved conditions.
* Monitor contractor activities in assigned areas and ensure contractors comply with safety regulations, permit requirements, and work procedures.
* Communicate clearly with the supervisor and follow instructions to carry out operational duties efficiently and safely.
* Support emergency response activities as Auxiliary Fireman or Site Safety Officer when required under the Facility Response Plan.
* Prepare key performance indicator commitment checklists and operational records for management review.
* Maintain clear operating logs, shift information, equipment status updates, chemical usage records, and relevant field observations.
* Support coordination between operations, maintenance, safety, and contractor teams to minimize downtime and maintain plant reliability.
* Identify unsafe acts or abnormal field conditions and take immediate action according to approved safety procedures.
* Contribute to reliable production performance by maintaining discipline in checking, recording, communicating, and following operating instructions.
Ideal Profile
* Technical Diploma in a relevant field or Secondary School Certificate.
* Minimum 4 years of experience in plant operations within a large industrial plant.
* Experience in the oil and gas industry is required.
* Good understanding of process plant operations, equipment monitoring, routine field checks, and operating procedures.
* Practical knowledge of start-up, shutdown, process parameter monitoring, equipment preparation, and maintenance support activities.
* Familiarity with pressures, temperatures, flow rates, operating limits, and abnormal condition reporting.
* Experience with chemical receiving, stock control, consumption registers, and chemical batch preparation.
* Understanding of work permit systems, contractor monitoring, field safety controls, and maintenance coordination.
* Knowledge of HSE procedures, emergency response requirements, environmental controls, and safe operating practices.
* Ability to operate machinery and equipment safely according to company standards and instructions.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to follow supervisor instructions and coordinate with operations, maintenance, and contractor teams.
* Good checking, examining, recording, reporting, and checklist preparation skills.
* Able to work in an Oil and Energy plant environment where safety, reliability, discipline, and procedure compliance are essential.
Skills Set
* Plant operations
* Process plant monitoring
* Operations-Plant Management
* Standard operating procedures
* Field operations
* Equipment checks
* Abnormality reporting
* Start-up operations
* Shutdown operations
* Process parameter monitoring
* Pressure monitoring
* Temperature monitoring
* Flow rate monitoring
* Equipment preparation
* Maintenance coordination
* Chemical handling
* Chemical stock control
* Chemical batch preparation
* Work permit coordination
* Contractor monitoring
* Machinery operation
* HSE compliance
* Safety procedures
* Environmental management
* Quality procedures
* Emergency response
* Auxiliary Fireman duties
* Site Safety Officer support
* Facility Response Plan
* KPI checklists
* Operating logs
* Plant reliability
Why Join Us
This role offers a solid opportunity to build a practical operations career within Abu Dhabi Emirate’s Oil and Energy sector. The position provides hands-on exposure to process plant monitoring, equipment operation, safety controls, chemical handling, permit coordination, and emergency response support. It is a strong fit for a disciplined plant operator who wants to contribute to safe production, reliable plant performance, and high operating standards in a major industrial environment.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a leading diversified energy group wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Founded in 1971, the company operates across the energy value chain and supports responsible energy production, lower-carbon solutions, and long-term industrial development. ADNOC Group maintains a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, reliability, sustainability, and responsible energy delivery from Abu Dhabi Emirate to global markets.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Plant Operator - Process Operations will support safe and continuous operation of process plant equipment and assigned facilities by following standard operating procedures, monitoring process parameters, reporting abnormalities, and preparing equipment for maintenance. This position contributes directly to production reliability, equipment safety, environmental compliance, contractor control, emergency readiness, and the smooth execution of start-up, shutdown, and routine operating activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and monitor assigned process plant facilities in line with standard operating procedures, operating instructions, and company HSE standards.
* Carry out daily operational tasks safely and consistently according to approved plant procedures and assigned work standards.
* Perform routine checks on plant equipment, machinery, instruments, and process areas to detect abnormalities, defects, unsafe conditions, or performance concerns.
* Report equipment defects and abnormal operating conditions to the supervisor and support coordination for required servicing or maintenance.
* Adjust and monitor process parameters such as speeds, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates to maintain safe and stable plant operation.
* Support shutdown and start-up operations by monitoring process changes and ensuring activities are carried out effectively and safely.
* Prepare plant equipment for maintenance activities to support proper isolation, safe access, and accurate functioning after work completion.
* Ensure plant and equipment preparation is synchronized with related systems, equipment, and operational requirements.
* Receive chemicals, maintain chemical stock and consumption registers, and prepare chemical batches required for the process.
* Handle chemicals according to approved procedures while following all HSE rules, safety precautions, and environmental requirements.
* Operate related machinery and equipment safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards and supervisor instructions.
* Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls.
* Support safe delivery of high-quality operations while maintaining a responsible environmental attitude.
* Obtain work permits and follow up ongoing jobs to ensure field activities are performed safely and according to approved conditions.
* Monitor contractor activities in assigned areas and ensure contractors comply with safety regulations, permit requirements, and work procedures.
* Communicate clearly with the supervisor and follow instructions to carry out operational duties efficiently and safely.
* Support emergency response activities as Auxiliary Fireman or Site Safety Officer when required under the Facility Response Plan.
* Prepare key performance indicator commitment checklists and operational records for management review.
* Maintain clear operating logs, shift information, equipment status updates, chemical usage records, and relevant field observations.
* Support coordination between operations, maintenance, safety, and contractor teams to minimize downtime and maintain plant reliability.
* Identify unsafe acts or abnormal field conditions and take immediate action according to approved safety procedures.
* Contribute to reliable production performance by maintaining discipline in checking, recording, communicating, and following operating instructions.
Ideal Profile
* Technical Diploma in a relevant field or Secondary School Certificate.
* Minimum 4 years of experience in plant operations within a large industrial plant.
* Experience in the oil and gas industry is required.
* Good understanding of process plant operations, equipment monitoring, routine field checks, and operating procedures.
* Practical knowledge of start-up, shutdown, process parameter monitoring, equipment preparation, and maintenance support activities.
* Familiarity with pressures, temperatures, flow rates, operating limits, and abnormal condition reporting.
* Experience with chemical receiving, stock control, consumption registers, and chemical batch preparation.
* Understanding of work permit systems, contractor monitoring, field safety controls, and maintenance coordination.
* Knowledge of HSE procedures, emergency response requirements, environmental controls, and safe operating practices.
* Ability to operate machinery and equipment safely according to company standards and instructions.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to follow supervisor instructions and coordinate with operations, maintenance, and contractor teams.
* Good checking, examining, recording, reporting, and checklist preparation skills.
* Able to work in an Oil and Energy plant environment where safety, reliability, discipline, and procedure compliance are essential.
Skills Set
* Plant operations
* Process plant monitoring
* Operations-Plant Management
* Standard operating procedures
* Field operations
* Equipment checks
* Abnormality reporting
* Start-up operations
* Shutdown operations
* Process parameter monitoring
* Pressure monitoring
* Temperature monitoring
* Flow rate monitoring
* Equipment preparation
* Maintenance coordination
* Chemical handling
* Chemical stock control
* Chemical batch preparation
* Work permit coordination
* Contractor monitoring
* Machinery operation
* HSE compliance
* Safety procedures
* Environmental management
* Quality procedures
* Emergency response
* Auxiliary Fireman duties
* Site Safety Officer support
* Facility Response Plan
* KPI checklists
* Operating logs
* Plant reliability
Why Join Us
This role offers a solid opportunity to build a practical operations career within Abu Dhabi Emirate’s Oil and Energy sector. The position provides hands-on exposure to process plant monitoring, equipment operation, safety controls, chemical handling, permit coordination, and emergency response support. It is a strong fit for a disciplined plant operator who wants to contribute to safe production, reliable plant performance, and high operating standards in a major industrial environment.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a leading diversified energy group wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Founded in 1971, the company operates across the energy value chain and supports responsible energy production, lower-carbon solutions, and long-term industrial development. ADNOC Group maintains a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, reliability, sustainability, and responsible energy delivery from Abu Dhabi Emirate to global markets.
