GAS PLANT CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR (17 POSTS)

From the Guardian of 24th June
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) is a National Oil Company dealing with oil and gas exploration, development and production. The company is based in Dar- Es -Salaam.
The Corporation has open vacancies for professional Tanzanians in the following disciplines:-

8. Gas Plant Control Room Operator (17 Posts)
SongoSongo, Mnazi Bay
Reports To: GAS PLANT SHIFT SUPERVISOR
JOB SUMMARY
Gas Plant Control Room Operator is responsible for; To Monitor plant performance
Making adjustments to the Gas Plant Process Control parameters to produce Natural Gas within the required quality parameters
Instruct Gas Plant Field Operators to make Field adjustments to equipment as required
Responsible for the safe operation of all Facility Equipment/System including, but not limited to: Cryogenic Plant Processing, Fractionation units, Process Controls and Measurement Systems, Pumps, Pressure Relief System, Instrument Air System, Dehydrators, Fuel System, Emergency Shutdown Systems, Natural Gas Turbines, Reciprocating Compressors, Natural Gas-Fired boilers, Process Pumps, Amine MEG Treating Systems, Inlet Gas Receivers and NGL Storage and Transfer Facilities
Execute applicable elements of Facility HSE Program to ensure Employee and Facility Safety

1 PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor process parameters in the control room and co-ordinate intervention activities
Direct/guide the Gas Plant Field Operator to make adjustments to Field-Operated Equipment to ensure that the Facility Production Targets are achieved
Direct/guide the Gas Plant Field Operator and Maintenance personnel to execute the production and routine first line maintenance activities in oil/gas facilities, whilst ensuring that production targets are met and that wells, facilities maintenance, integrity, HSE and business requirements are satisfied
Monitor operating parameters of level, pressure, flow rate, temperature and ensure plant is operating within operational envelope; establish operating Trend Groups for efficient Process Control
Produce daily operations report, highlighting equipment and process faults compiled from Operators log. Assist the team leader in preparation of monthly plant performance and Equipment run-hours, including availability statistics
Ensure an efficient handover to the incoming Gas Plant Control Room Operator such that Facility status is fully understood, particularly if there are unresolved process, operating or maintenance issues; also brief the relief Gas Plant Control Room Operator on any maintenance or other activity taking place on the Facility

8.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of three (3) years' Plant Operator Experience in a Manufacturing or Process Operations environment
Demonstrable PC/software skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Programmable LogicControllers (PLC's)
Technically proficient with P&ID'sIPFD's; strong technical Jnd operations experience in natural gas
compression and separation processes; hands-on experience in Distributive Control Systems (DCS) andJ o SCADA Systems for Process Control
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively manage priorities while working with various types of people. Must be accountable and self-driven to learn, develop and improve skills
Ability to read, comprehend and apply information found in Operating and equipment manuals
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a' positive attitude and display Team-based

8.3 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT 12 hour shifts; 28 Day Rotation
Assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
8.4 AGE LIMIT
Age limit not more than 45 years

8.5 REMUNERATION
According to TPDC Scheme of service in the salary scale of TPDC RSI

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that their applications along with the curriculum vitae, indicating current telephone contacts are received by 11th July, 2014.
Photocopies of relevant certificates and one recent passport size photograph should be attached with the hand written application letter.
All application should be directed through Postal Services, Hand Delivery will not be accepted
Each applicant should indicate two names of referees.
Each applicant should indicate the Number and Title of Job Position applied for on the application Letter Applicant should not apply in more than ONE position
All Applicants holding foreign universities certificates (i.e. Applicants who studied outside Tanzania) should attach TCU approval certificate.
Application without relevant documents will not be processed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
NOTE: Failure to observe any of the above conditions the application will not be considered
For more information visit www.tpdc-tz.com

MANAGING DIRECTOR,
TANZANIA PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
BENJAMIN W. MKAPA TOWER A,
AZIKIWE/JAMHURI STREET
P.O.BOX 2774,
DAR-ES-SALAAM,
TANZANIA.