82160 - Senior Control Room Operator

Our client is among the largest independent Oil & Gas exploration and production companies.

They are currently recruiting for the position of Senior Control Room Operator, based in Algeria.

Job Description

• Directs Process Central Control Room Activities
• Supervises the activities of the unit operators and maintains a log of Production/Maintenance activities
• Co-ordinates with Maintenance groups for both routine and non-routine maintenance work
• Ensures that safe working practices are carried out and in an emergency
• Maintains a link with management and the emergency response team
• Makes adjustments as necessary to maximize production and co-ordinates with the Laboratory Technician to maintain product specification
• Train control room technicians on how to start up and shutdown all process equipment in accordance with procedures
• Ensures operational and maintenance requirements are carried out with the co-operation of the outside operator

Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Process/Petroleum Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status preferred
• Extensive work experience in oil/gas operations
• Must have worked in a supervisory control room position for a considerable amount of time
• Experience in training and/or Standards of Competency would be an advantage
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of Operating process plant as efficiently and safely as possible, to maintain quality of products required in area of responsibility
• Experience and training in Incident control
• Experience in Yokogawa control systems would be an advantage
• French language would be a benefit

This is a contract position.

The rate for this position is negotiable.

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 82160.

Orion Group currently supplies over 3,500 personnel in roles including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Construction, Mining, Rail, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, Office and Commercial. With 29 offices worldwide, Orion Group operate in the UK and internationally and in January 2009, were named the UK's number one for engineering recruitment.