Company Description

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

Job Description

The Operating Procedures Specialist is part of the team for the MARSA LNG Bunkering Project. In this critical role, they will be responsible for ensuring the preparation of the start-up and to assist the Commissioning and Start-up Team during the start-up phase. They will report directly to the Commissioning & Start-up Methods Lead.

The Operating Procedures Specialist shall prepare start-up procedures and update the operating procedures in cooperation with the Operation team. They shall also ensure documents availability for Operation requirements at first Gas in.

MARSA LNG relies on a LEAN organization with multi-competencies personnel. This service Description is not exhaustive and only highlights the key activities, responsibilities and accountabilities.

Project Phase:

Commissioning and Start-up preparation:

• Review all Commissioning procedures prepared by Contractors.
• Issue start-up sequences and procedures, in coordination with the Engineering, Commissioning and Start-Up and Operations Teams.
• Update the operating procedures in cooperation with the operation team.
• Prepare and issue the specific procedures not prepared by Contractor.
• Ensure the procedure are on-line with the commissioning sequence.
• Ensure the procedures are on-line with Vendors recommendation.
• Ensure interface with others: contractors, vendors etc ... are clearly identified on the procedure.
• Participate in workshop meeting related to the Operational Test Procedure.
• Review and approve performance test plan prepared by Contractor.
• Prepare start-up checks support (isolation, spading, temporaries,) to be used by Commissioning & Start-up team prior to Gas In.

Commissioning and start-up execution:

• Ensure all necessary Procedure and Manuals are complete, reviewed and approved by Company.
• During start-up, to follow up the pre-start-up sequence and assist the commissioning and start-up Team in the planning and evaluation of the tasks, participate in the risk analysis and define the consumables and necessary temporary equipment. They shall prepare the parameters data sheet and the initial status for each system (blind, bypass, etc...).
• Ensure the progress is in accordance with priorities driven by the Commissioning and Start-up sequence.
• Report immediately any unexpected events which may affect the Commissioning or the Start-up of the plant.

Initial Operation Phase:

• Assist the Operation team for stabilisation / optimisation phase

HSE:

• Adopt and demonstrate an exemplary behaviour with regard to HSE, apply and proactively promote the MARSA LNG HSE policy and regulations.
• Ensure that all activities for Commissioning and start-up will be covered by well prepared and implemented procedures and covered by a PTW. Compliant with all HSE rules and regulations as per Oman Law
• Provide coaching and mentoring for future Field Operation Personnel integrated in Commissioning and Start-up Team. Support the training, and development for future Field Operation Personnel through competency-based plans.
• Ensure that safety regulations and safe work practices are applied for Commissioning and Start-up activities according to Company's and applicable international standards.

Technical specification:

• Prepare the parameters data sheet and the initial status for each system. Optimize the production in terms of quality, chemical consumption, process stability etc.

Qualifications

- Master degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent qualification.

- Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)

- Professional Experience: +15 years' experience in the Oil & Gas industry with proven experience with large onshore plants and LNG plants. Several years of proven experience in Commissioning and Operation stage of LNG projects.

Experience in similar position (years): +5 years' experience.

Additional Information

Location: Sohar, Oman

Status: resident, 5 working day per week

Starting date: March 2026

Duration: 1 year, renewable