Job summary
ABIS is hiring an on-site Operation (SMP) operator in Dhahran to run and oversee plant equipment in oil, gas and refinery facilities. The role includes start-up/shutdown activities, process monitoring, responding to alarms, and coordinating with control room and maintenance teams.
Key responsibilities
- Operate and monitor plant equipment and production processes in oil, gas and refinery facilities.
- Perform plant start-up, shutdown and routine operational activities.
- Control process parameters via control panels and distributed control systems.
- Inspect equipment, pipelines, valves and process systems regularly.
- Respond to process alarms, equipment failures and emergencies per procedures.
- Coordinate with field, console and control room personnel to ensure safe operations.
- Support refinery, terminal, tank farm, well services and wireline activities as required.
- Maintain operational logs, shift reports and production records.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical/vocational field in Chemical or Petroleum, or high school/vocational diploma for expats without degree.
- Minimum 4 years' relevant experience with a degree.
- Minimum 11 years' relevant experience for expats without a degree.
- English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL scores.
- Knowledge of oil separation, fractionation, hydrogen processing and isomerization.
- Understanding of process safety and industrial safety standards.
Skills
Process controlDCSPlant start-up/shutdownProcess monitoringTroubleshootingRefinery operationsOil separationFractionationHydrogen processingIsomerization
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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