Job Description

Job Role: Operations Engineer

Job Role ID

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE

Job Role Variant: Operations Engineer – Shift

Manager Job Position: Operations Engineer – Shift Incharge

Job Position ID

Value Stream: Asset Operations

Job Family: Manufacturing

Sub-Job Family: Operations

Grade/Level

Location:

SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To manage smooth operations of production activities during shifts, by supervising shift crew and supporting the shift superintendent in performing operations and maintenance of the equipment, in order to ensure that production targets are met, while maintaining safety and quality standards

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Responsibilities

Policies, Processes and Procedures

• Assist in formulation of shift operation’s plan and ensure day-to-day execution in line with function standards & regulations
• Implement new initiatives/ projects as per established policies to meet future requirements of shift operations
• Provide inputs for improvements in site processes and specifications to ensure alignment with best practices

Operations & Maintenance

• Perform equipment monitoring, predictive maintenance, reporting and data analysis to optimize site’s performance through effective use of OMPro tool
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and monitor process parameters to identify any issues; Coordinate with relevant teams to expedite maintenance activities and safe HOTO of equipment
• Supervise safe and orderly shutdown, efficient start up of site operations and proper preservation of equipment and facilities during extended shutdown
• Take proactive measures to identify and mitigate potential risks and hazards in order to minimise emergency shutdown and ensure operations are conducted safely and efficiently
• Identify root cause for failures and recommend trouble shooting measures; Provide recommendations that prevent repetitive failures
• Implement PIOs and support in conducting sample and improvement trials during the shifts to ensure the activities are performed seamlessly. Support PO during plant upsets
• Maintain shift logs to record and document all relevant details about the site operations in a consistent format
• Manage the operations of rotary machines seal system ensuring optimal level & pressure of the seal pot
• Communicate with other plants & in order to maintain the SOCs of the raw materials

Safety & Risk Assessment

• Perform regular risk assessment during hand over, take over and process jobs and also conduct tool box talk prior to job execution to reinforce safe work practices
• Supervise implementation of safety procedures and processes to ensure safe work environment for all personnel and prevent accidents and injuries
• Ensure identification (through Root Cause Analysis), documentation and reporting of near miss incidents to identify trends and prevent future occurrence of similar incidents
• Drive compliance to work permit system and ensure site operations are carried out safely in accordance with relevant regulations and guidelines
• Identify & provide resolution for incident classification system (API754) and ensure entries in the portal as and when required

SECTION IV: SUCCESS METRICS

• Adherence to production plan
• # of field round
• # of entries in the SD job register
• # of deviations in the work permit during work permit audit
• # of unplanned jobs taken up in the plant
• # of work place related incidents in the plant

SECTION V: OPERATING NETWORK

Internal: – Site Operations Team, Compliance Team, Health & Safety Team, HR Team, etc.

External: – Vendors, Regulators, Local Communities, etc.

SECTION VI: KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

Education Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering / Technology

Experience

(must have)

3-7 years of experience as shift engineer in site operations, with at least 2 years of experience working a panel executive

(good to have)

Functional / Behavioural Competencies Required To Execute The Role

Functional Competencies

• Production planning
• Operations management & operational efficiency
• Monitoring & troubleshooting
• Knowledge of lubrication system of the compressors (temperature, power, flow, etc.)
• Knowledge of LO/ LC valves status

Behavioral Competencies

N/A

SECTION VII: CAREER MOVEMENTS

Feeder Roles

Panel Officer

Possible Next Role Movement

Operations Engineer – Shift Incharge