Control Board Operator

Function:
Reporting to the Head Operator/TS, the control operator is responsible for the operation of the control panel board, monitoring of production systems and activities and provision of DCS data on operations related incidents. Also monitors all tank farm related activities and collate all field data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operates process and utility systems from the YOKOGAWA distributed control system (DCS) located in the central control room.
• Responsible for reporting daily tank water draining logs
• Carries out daily plans and coordinates with Head Operator, Field Operators, NN Planner, laboratory
• Liaise with Jetty Personnel & Refinery Planners during import receiving and product loadings.
• Performs daily comparison of ENRAF ATG vs Manual dips and request for ATG calibration where difference exceeds 3 mm. Also maintains a log of the ATG vs manual dip comparison.
• Maintains & update the control room logbook & other production reports including turn-over.
• Reports to Head Operator or Terminal Supervisor any tanks that are not certified to ensure all product tanks are certified and ready for release or transfer.
• Complies with all safety and environmental procedures, permit to work system, job risk assessment, accident / incident / near miss reporting and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Operates as a team member, able to coach and mentor others, as necessary, on Control panel operations and safe work practices.
• Provides training and coaching to trainee Control operators.
• Monitors all DCS & associated equipment at the Control Room to ensure operability and reports to Head Operator/Terminal Supervisor any defects.
• Performs other task that may be required by the Head Operator or Terminal Supervisor
• Compliance to HSEQ Employee Responsibilities herein;

HSEQ Employee Responsibility Statement
All employees are responsible for in the first instance for their own safety and to prevent Incidents. It is vital that there is a high regard by all employees on hazard identification and control before the hazard becomes an incident. It is therefore a requirement for all employees, regardless of position in the company to report all injuries and hazards to immediate supervising staff. All employees must know and uphold the Puma Energy International (PEI) Safety Policy and the Puma Energy PNG HSEQ Policies

HSE Responsibilities – General Employee
As part of each employee’s legal and moral responsibility to Puma Energy PNG, you are to support management by:

• Cooperating with the Company to enable compliance with any duty imposed upon them by law.
• Using properly and effectively equipment designed to safeguard his / her well being
• Being aware of factors or situations that may impact upon the quality of the product and service and the environment.
• Following implicitly the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy / Procedures / Work Instructions as communicated in writing or as instructions received orally
• Comply with the Company’s procedures and the relevant legislation regarding the Injury Management process.
• To formally report to their Manager any concern or incident / injury / non-conformance in any aspect of their work and complete the Puma Energy PNG Incident / Non Conformance Report form.
• To formally report to their Manager or supervisor any hazard, practice or condition that will affect safety or production or the community.
• All forms are completed as outlined in the procedures
• Any discrepancies of goods / services received are to be addressed through the Non Conformance procedures
• All products are to be verified at appropriate stages as outlined in procedures and a record maintained.

Requirements:
Experience:

• University Graduate in Engineering Discipline or Equivalent
• At least 7 years minimum experience working as a control Panel Operator in an Oil and Gas refinery.
• Extensive experience on application and use of YOKOGAWA DCS

Skills:

• Maximum Professional Level of oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer knowledge and keyboard skills in a Microsoft Word/Excel for Windows and other Computer Skills as required.
• Creative and analytical problem solving skills
• Time Management Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and on emergency situations
• Able to train and coach
• Excellent hand-eye co-ordination skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills

Competencies:

• Refinery economics
• Safety Oriented
• Teamwork
• Operation Monitoring,
• Troubleshooting,
• Critical Thinking,
• Equipment Maintenance.
• Mathematical theories and applications including basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics.
• Mechanical aptitude