# Operation (SMP)

> ABIS · Dhahran, Saudi Arabia · — · Posted 2026-11-11

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

-   Operate, monitor, and control plant equipment and production processes within Oil & Gas, petrochemical, and refinery facilities.
    
-   Monitor plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production in accordance with operating procedures.
    
-   Perform plant start-up, shutdown, and routine operational activities.
    
-   Operate and monitor process systems, including oil separation, fractionation, hydrogen processing, and isomerization units.
    
-   Monitor and control plant operating parameters through control panels and distributed control systems.
    
-   Support refinery operations, terminal activities, and tank farm operations.
    
-   Perform routine inspections of plant equipment, pipelines, valves, and process systems.
    
-   Monitor water treatment systems and ensure compliance with operational requirements.
    
-   Identify operational abnormalities, troubleshoot process issues, and coordinate corrective actions with maintenance teams.
    
-   Support well services, wireline operations, and well completion activities as required.
    
-   Coordinate with field operators, console operators, and control room personnel to maintain safe plant operations.
    
-   Ensure compliance with operational safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company standards.
    
-   Maintain accurate operational logs, shift reports, and production records.
    
-   Respond to process alarms, equipment failures, and emergency situations in accordance with established procedures.

## Requirements

\- Education:

-   Local and Expat Candidates with a Degree: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Bachelor's degree in a Technical, Trade, or Vocational field specializing in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering.
    
-   Expat Candidates Without a Degree: High School Certificate or Vocational School Diploma in Chemical or Petroleum Technology.
    

\- Experience:

-   Candidates with a Degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
    
-   Candidates Without a Degree: Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
    

\- English Language Proficiency: Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL scores:

-   Internet-Based (iBT): 60
    
-   Paper-Based (PBT): 498
    
-   Computer-Based (CBT): 171
    

\- Preferred Technical Skills & Experience:

-   Strong familiarity with Oil & Gas, petrochemical, and refinery operations.
    
-   Experience in plant operations, process monitoring, and plant control systems.
    
-   Knowledge of oil separation, fractionation, hydrogen processing, and isomerization processes.
    
-   Experience as a Refinery Operator, Console Operator, Control Room Operator, or Plant Operator.
    
-   Familiarity with terminal operations and tank farm management.
    
-   Knowledge of water treatment processes and industrial utilities.
    
-   Experience in well services, wireline operations, and well completion activities.
    
-   Ability to perform and support plant start-up and shutdown operations.
    
-   Strong understanding of process safety, operational procedures, and industrial safety standards.
    
-   Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and respond effectively to process abnormalities.

## Apply

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