Console Operators (Gas Circuit, Refining & Utilities) at Chevron

Job Description Summary

The EGTL Console Operator is responsible for the following: 

• The refinery which includes the Hydrocracker, Hydrotreater, and fractionator systems, as well as the Hydrogen production unit and tank farm systems. 
• The gas circuit units encompass the Air Separation Unit (ASU), Auto Thermal Reformer (ATR), and Fischer Tropsch (FT) Technologies. 
• The utilities units include steam generation systems, water treatment and polishing plants, and power generation plants. 

The role of Console Operator is central to safe and reliable operations in EGTL facility. As a member of a larger operations team, the console operator controls and monitors GTL conversion plants in the Product Work up and Gas circuit areas as well as Utilities generation and distribution in the entire EGTL facility.  

This role ensures processes function within safe operating conditions while taking necessary actions to maintain reliable operations in the facility. Routine collaborations with other operating units and maintenance stakeholders are necessary in this position. The strict use of relevant procedures to execute work, and regular team communications are normal to this function.  

Key Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors EGTL console to deliver daily shift plan, perform start-ups, and controlled shutdown of equipment in assigned area. 
• Responds and manages plant process upsets and emergencies by applying requisite knowledge and relevant competencies.  
• Works with Technical team to ensure that different processes and control devices function as intended toward safe, reliable and efficient plant operations. 
• Develops and review operating and emergency procedures in assigned area. 
• Reports abnormal conditions and equipment deviations within operating area and follow through to ensure optimum availability of process equipment. 
• Conducts Operator routine duty and complete shift turnover notes. 

What You Will Bring  

Experience  

• At least 5 years qualified field operator experience in a refinery or similar complex process facility is required. 

Qualification  

• HND/BSc or Equivalent certificate in any Engineering discipline. 
• Successfully completed specific unit or Area Formal Operator Training program (FOTP) and fully qualified (QRB) as a unit operator for specific plant technology in a refinery or similar complex process facility. 

Expertise  

•  Knowledgeable in process safety hazards, assesses process safety risks, and develops mitigation strategies.   
•  Ability to communicate effectively and understand the importance of feedback in communication.