Specialist, Procurement Operations II

‎1. JOB DETAILS:

Position Title: Specialist: Operations
Broad Band: M09: Professional
Talent Pipeline Layer: Managing Self Expert Consultant (MS)
‎2. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:
Provide technical leadership (specific plant/operations) to ensure continuous,
effective and efficient plant/production operations through the control and
operation of chemical processes, systems and/or machines, with strict
adherence to safety and operational regulations, rules and procedures
‎3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Qualification:
Formal Production/Process qualification (e.g. National Diploma, Tech, MTech)
Experience:
‎5 Years relevant experience
Skills:
* Acute safety awareness and attitude
* Extensive experience of shutdowns and start-ups
* Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
* Substantial understanding of the value chain
* Proficient knowledge of applicable engineering technologies
* 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
* Highly competent in using applicable industrial control software and/or systems
* Highly competent in troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions
* Expert 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 and presentation)
* 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 expert contributions, influence & efforts
Operational / Functional
‎1. Consistently deliver solutions which contribute to business results and
improved competitiveness (consulting advice, business options)
‎2. Deliver quality solutions/ service cost effectively on time and within
risk parameters
‎3. Provide advice that are generally accepted and implemented on programmes
and systems, creating a competitive advantage for organization, leading to
quality results
‎4. Continuously develop extensive knowledge relating to the field of work and
personal mastery in technical skills application
‎5. Deliver cost effective results
‎6. Risk results
‎7. HSE targets
‎8. Conduct research & development that leads to new solutions being
implemented in the organization
* Control machines and processes and provide guidance and advice to other operators
* Provide input, advice and recommendations to management and engineering colleagues to resolve problems and optimise plant/process operations
* Analyse and interpret information (in consultation with Technician/Engineer) and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
* Oversee processes and review 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 following protocol
* 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
* Contribute ensuring compliance to HSERQ requirements
* Oversee use of energy production equipment
* Oversee use of pumping systems or equipment
* Perform (senior) standby duty
* Active member of (special) projects teams
Leadership
‎1. Understand, support and live the Ma'aden vision, values and goals
‎2. Expert utilization & direction through selling and obtaining support for
value adding ideas leading to business improvement
‎3. Takes accountability for personal improvement, personal development,
skills development and effectiveness
‎4. Expertise transfer, sharing and development
‎5. Plan and project management
‎6. Establish policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods;
application, review and development
‎7. Deliver expert solutions as a thought leader, to meet changing business &
work requirements through Trends, analysis, problem solving and quality
decision making
‎8. Process and risk impact, reporting and corrective action
‎9. Extract, capture and disseminate knowledge within knowledge management
standards
* 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. Creating effective stakeholder and expert networking relationships (e.g.
customers, suppliers, universities and specialist bodies)
‎2. Demonstrate influential relationships with manager peers and company
business leaders
‎3. Contractor/consultant relations & management
‎4. Communication of expertise (best practices, technical reports, position
statement) in a collaborative and consultative approach which consistently
meet business needs
‎5. Develop and facilitate the implementation of new solutions in area of
expertise
‎6. Participate in and maintained expert networks
* Interdependent working relations with external and internal partners and co-ordination of actions
* 'Daily communication and meeting with operation/plant team, 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