Maaden Brief:
Ma’aden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain."
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.
Benefits:
- Career Growth.
- Competitive Salaries
- Comprehensive Package
- Inclusive Work Environment
- Work-Life Balance
Employee wellness
1. JOB DETAILS:
Position Title: Lead Operator: Production Operations
Broad Band: M09: Professional
Talent Pipeline Layer: Managing Self Technical/Professional
2. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:
Ensure continuous, effective and efficient plant/production operations by controlling or operating chemical processes, systems and/or machines, with strict adherence to safety and operational regulations, rules and procedures
3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Qualification:
1. High school certificate
2. Maths and Science is desirable
3. Formal Production/Process qualification highly preferred (e.g. National Diploma)
Experience:
6 Years relevant experience
Skills:
* Acute safety awareness and attitude
* Extensive experience of shutdowns and start-ups
* Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
* Sound understanding of the value chain
* Advanced knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
* Sound knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
* Advanced knowledge of machines, tools and equipment, including their designs, uses, repair, and first line maintenance
* Advanced knowledge of policies, rules, processes and procedures
* Competent in using applicable industrial control software and/or systems
* Highly competent in troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions
* Advanced understanding of specific section's processes and procedures
* Advanced knowledge of Ma'aden's safety codes, regulations, rules and procedures
* Controlling operations of equipment and/or systems
* Critical thinking
* Sound management skills
* Effective facilitating skills
* Up-to-date compliance training
* Full physical mobility, including ability to work at heights or confined spaces
* Effective verbal and written communication (incl reporting)
* Sound knowledge of mathematical principles
* Teamwork
* Ability to handle pressure and setbacks
* Qualified first-aid provider
* Effective decision-making skills
4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Focus Area
Get results through individual contribution, effort and self management
Operational / Functional
1. Consistently delivers on all service level agreements
2. Quality results through cost effective service and on time support
3. Cost awareness and control
4. Technical expertise and advice
5. Technical/operating systems and models
6. HSE targets
* Controlling machines and processes and providing guidance to other operators — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate and adjust machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles) within design and operating parameters
* Analysing information (in consultation with Technician/Engineer) and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
* Oversee processes and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess evidence of operating problems
* Identifying information by categorising, estimating, recognising differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
* Inspect and oversee inspection of equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
* Oversee or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment
* Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power
* Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment
* Advice on and move control settings to start, stop or make necessary adjustments on machinery and equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields, etc.
* Leading role in start and shut down and start-up of plant equipment following due processes and procedures
* Oversee transportation and storage of flammable and other potentially dangerous products to ensure that safety guidelines are followed
* Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, gauges, dials or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions
* Monitor equipment functioning, observe temperature, level, and flow gauges, and perform regular unit checks to ensure that all equipment is operating as it should, safety, and efficient operation, and to pro-actively detect malfunction
* Control operation of compressors, scrubbers, evaporators, and refrigeration equipment to liquefy, compress, or regasify natural gas
* Record, review, and compile operations records, test results, and gauge readings such as temperatures, pressures, concentrations, and flows
* Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations (as directed by supervisory personnel)
* Inspect/lead inspection of operating units, such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure that all are functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency
* Examine materials, ingredients, or products, visually or with hands, to ensure conformance to established standards
* Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products at specified intervals to ensure conformance to requirements
* Operate and oversee use of energy production equipment
* Operate and oversee use of pumping systems or equipment
* Ensure proper housekeeping
Leadership
1. Understand, support and live the Ma'aden vision, values and goals
2. Takes accountability for personal improvement, personal development, skills development and effectiveness
3. Supports and articulate personal goals that are aligned to the business direction, that lead to personal development and effectiveness; Continuously strives to improve personal mastery, professional growth and business skills (ensuring technical/professional development in specialist area)
4. Establish professional standards for work, project plans and organization to ensure service provision and effective individual contribution
5. Share expertise freely and often during the application/review of policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods
6. Conduct analysis to formulate recommendations and design solutions and implement them effectively, problem solving and decisions quality - Analysed, formulated recommendations, designed solutions and implemented them effectively
7. Progress monitoring, reporting and corrective action
8. Statutory compliance and professional practices
* Provide on-the-job-training and coaching to less experienced peers, colleagues and new incumbents
* Perform acting duties when required
* Contribute to the smooth running of operation/plant
* Categorise work according to criticality/priority
* Identify and implement value adding initiatives (new ideas, thinking and approaches adopted and supported by the business)
* Display a positive attitude to work and add value to team, partners and other areas of the business
* Continuously improve own work processes and that of team
* Establish and maintain professional standards of service provision and contribution
* Seek opportunities to participate in (special) projects and/or ad-hoc committees
Relationships
1. Build constructive working relationships with manager, peers, clients and other service providers (all stakeholders) to ensure effective stakeholder relationships
2. Supports peers/team members to achieve team objectives through knowledge sharing, networking and collaboration with colleagues and other teams
3. Maintain Manager and peer relationships marked by professional communication, behaviour and actions that results in high levels of credibility, trust and respect throughout the business unit or function
4. Consistently meet customer and business requirements through technical/professional communication
5. Puts forward new ideas, thinking and approaches adopted and supported by the business
* Interdependent working relations with external and internal partners and co-ordination of actions
* 'Daily communication and meeting with planning and maintenance on plant status and critical activities
* Motivate other team members
* Liaise with partners, services and contractors to optimize recourses
* Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with customers
* Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates
* Build effective working relationship with manager, peers, technicians, engineers, contractors and maintenance staff
* Network and collaborate with colleagues and other teams
5. COMPETENCIES:
Technical/Functional
* Expert knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
* Expert knowledge of machines, tools and equipment, including their designs, uses, repair, and first line maintenance
* Advanced knowledge of policies, rules, processes and procedures
* Advanced knowledge of applicable industrial control software
* Expert knowledge and training re Ma’aden’s safety codes, regulations, rules and procedures
* Up-to-date compliance training
* Advanced knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
* Extensive experience of shutdowns and start-ups
Leadership
• Developing self
• Embrace digitalisation within the function
• Networking and collaboration
* Continuous improvement
Safety
• Safety advocate - anywhere and everywhere
• Advanced awareness and understanding of HSE rules and procedures
• Concern for own wellbeing and that of others
• Ability to pro-actively identifying safety hazards and act accordingly
* Advanced knowledge of specific HSE regulatory and statutory compliance requirements
* Embrace Ma'aden Safety Culture Transformation Program