Operations Specialist II - Acrylics Plant

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Work Location:

KSA >
Jubail

Turhas was established in 1985 as the Saudi private sector's first fully owned joint‑stock industrial company, with the aim of advancing the economic diversification in Saudi Arabia. Headquartered in Riyadh.

An exciting opportunity is available for Specialist Operation located in Jubail, KSA.

Report to:
Operation Manager

Job post end date: 29/02/2026

Job Summary:

Support the Acrylic Acid plant operations by resolving operating and quality problems and optimizing/monitoring conditions for the assurance of unit reliability and uninterrupted supply of the product, while coordinating with all other supporting departments.

Role responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure safe, smooth and efficient performance of the unit to achieve key performance indicators and objectives as per procedures and instructions.
• Plan all activities and organize own time taking into account all operations requirements to meet the production schedule efficiently during the work period.
• Monitor any deviations in normal plant/equipment running and troubleshoot plant’s operation to take corrective actions and optimize plant performance as per guidelines.
• Check the operational parameters and analyze them to implement changes as required.
• Ensure the effective implementation of EHSS policies and procedures to comply with industry standards.
• Request the attention of concerned support sections directly or through other staff whenever needed.
• Issue progress and update reports as per established practice and procedures to ensure that personnel records and files are properly maintained and updated.
• Handle, control and monitor the start‑up, shutdown and plant upsets/emergency safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to and participate in successful completion of plant improvements, shutdowns and MOC.
• Control, minimize and monitor flare losses and waste generation.
• Carry out troubleshooting and rectify any deviation that occurs in the process.
• Conduct knowledge sharing among the team.
• Participate in audits and submit reports along with rectification plans.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Science graduate or Diploma in Chemical Engineering with a minimum experience of 10 years in utilities for the petrochemical technical field.

Skills and

Competencies:

• Business‑level written and spoken English.
• Computer literacy and strong working knowledge of advanced programs.
• Communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Planning and scheduling skills.
• Assignment completion, problem resolution, reporting, plans and budgets, production planning.
• Quality monitoring, health safety & environment.
• Data collection and analysis engineering principles.
• Downtime of plant equipment and plant parameters are within specified limits.

Tasnee employs over 4,000 people in Saudi Arabia and we value everyone's contribution in making our business successful. We aim to provide a wide range of career paths and offer everyone the opportunity to broaden their experience, advance and build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to deliver a strong and sustainable business.