Shift Engineer

Job Responsibilites

• Operate, monitor, and control plant equipment during assigned shifts to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Perform routine plant inspections, monitor operating parameters, and identify, troubleshoot, and report equipment abnormalities.
• Monitor process conditions, chemical dosing, production quality, and equipment performance to meet operational targets.
• Record operating readings, maintain shift logbooks, and provide accurate handovers to incoming shift personnel.
• Coordinate equipment preparation, isolation, and maintenance activities in accordance with Permit to Work (PTW) procedures.
• Monitor rotating equipment, including pumps and compressors, and check operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, lubrication, and flow.
• Maintain adequate stocks of operational chemicals, consumables, and replacement filter elements.
• Conduct safety inspections, maintain good housekeeping, and comply with HSE procedures and applicable safety standards.
• Respond to emergencies, equipment failures, gas leaks, and other abnormal operating conditions, including safe plant shutdown when required.
• Supervise and guide plant operators, support on-the-job training, and ensure effective teamwork during shift operations.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams and other operational departments to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Participate in plant start-ups, shutdowns, commissioning, modifications, and turnaround activities.
• Review and follow operating procedures to improve plant efficiency, safety, and operational reliability.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements, production targets, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Process Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in oil and gas production or process plant operations.
• Technical Skills:
• Experience operating process equipment, including pumps, compressors, heaters, contactors, and process vessels.
• Knowledge of gas sweetening, gas dehydration, refrigeration, and other gas processing operations.
• Experience with sour gas operations and H₂S safety requirements.
• Knowledge of process monitoring, production optimization, and preventive/predictive maintenance practices.
• Understanding of process safety, Permit to Work systems, equipment isolation, and emergency response procedures.
• Mechanical and instrumentation knowledge is an advantage.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication, leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate operational records.
• Ability to work in H₂S environments and other challenging industrial conditions.
• Knowledge of international safety standards and environmental requirements.