Basic Function and Scope :
Monitors and coordinates the designated operation from Control Panel, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Includes maintaining continuous contact with various areas of the entire Plant to keep them informed of overall operating conditions.
The designated operations include LNG Train, SRU/Fractionation, Utilities and Inlet Receiving/Storage and Loading.

Tasks and Duties :
Monitors via terminals and alarms, the operations of the designated area and coordinates process activities according to Instructions received and production requirements. Includes continuous monitoring of instruments and equipment, making field adjustments according to process parameters as required.
Maintains continuous radio contact with Rover and Senior Operators to keep them informed of operating conditions to request manual adjustments of equipment, to carry out on-site readings and convey instructions given by Shift Supervisor.
Maintains continuous liaison with other Panel Operators to coordinate the required supplies according to production conditions.
Alters operating conditions or product flows to allow prior isolation of equipment for maintenance and re-commences operations according to procedures, following completion of maintenance. Keeps himself aware of ongoing maintenance work by reviewing permit to work records/logs.
Communicates with the Panel Operator of other areas to coordinate operations that may affect the operation and/or production of any unit within the Plant. Includes informing each other of changes and synchronizing activities to minimize loss of production.
Determines developing trends in operating conditions, reporting significant changes and initiating action as required.

Additional Tasks & Duties :
Is focal communications point between Shift Supervisor/Superintendent and outside operators during emergency situations.
Carries out similar or related duties such as assisting in maintaining shift log; initiating emergency procedures as required and complying with safety rules and regulations.

Work Contracts :
Internal contacts on a frequent basis at own level and slightly higher level to provide operating instructions and information. On a frequent basis has contacts with other Panel Operators and with maintenance to coordinate shutdowns and isolation for maintenance purposes.

Independence of Operation :
Works according to established operational procedures and standards. Must use own initiative in taking process corrective action and in acting accordingly during emergencies.

Supervisory Responsibility :
Provides work directions to lower level operators.

Minimum Requirements :
Completion off HSC, followed by formal training.
Extensive experience as a plant operator and/or panel operator in the oil and gas industry, including substantial experience in a plant control room.