OPERATIONS COORDINATOR at KBR in Al Başrah

Job description

Title: OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Overview The operations Coordinator (OC) plays a pivotal part in promoting operational Excellence, coaching and mentoring field personnel on approved ROO procedures aligned with best practices within the operations excellence. Although the OC does not have direct or indirect reports, the role is highly influential and relies on strong collaborative relationships with the OA, CoW Team Lead, and national staff across field locations. The OC supports the OA and Operations Team Leads (OTLs) in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment. This position is instrumental in driving continuous improvement and reinforcing operating Excellence within shift teams, contributing to a culture of safety, performance, and accountability. The Operations Coordinator is expected to use best professional judgment and efforts in discharging the responsibilities listed in this job description, but it is recognized that (i) the OC may not in practice always have control and authority over national staff tasked with executing certain activities in field locations necessary to discharge these responsibilities, (ii) this may impact the OC’s ability to perform their role, and (iii) achieving some deliverables may therefore depend on how effective the OC is at influencing national staff (including via building relationships, coaching and advising). Responsibilities Leadership · Exhibit strong safety leadership and consistently model exemplary safe behaviors, ensuring ROO safety standards and HSE principles are clearly communicated, understood, and upheld. The OC plays a key role in promoting a proactive safety culture that enhances both process and personal safety across the site. · Provide strategic guidance to the site operations team to safely optimize daily production in alignment with approved plans. Promote a thorough understanding of production/injection deferrals and actively engage in the area vulnerability management process to mitigate risks and optimize performance. · Conduct self-verification activities, contribute to incident investigations, and support teams in identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventative measures. · Support coaching and development initiatives for site teams in areas where the OC has demonstrated competency, as defined in their Personal Development Plan (PDP), to build operational capability and drive continuous improvement. Risk / Operating Excellence · Support the OA in ensuring that engineering and technical queries are submitted promptly, with accurate and high-quality information, to support timely decision-making and meet business objectives. · Assist the Operations Advisor (OA) in establishing and maintaining high standards of Operating Excellence across site personnel, consistent with ROO’s HSE principles. Daily checks and watch-keeping duties are documented to provide evidence of compliance and operational rigor at each facility. · Contribute to plant preparation and reinstatement activities associated with maintenance, ensuring readiness and safe return to service. · Provide assurance to the OA regarding site compliance with the Control of Work (CoW) procedures. Offer on-site support to Site Controllers, Area Authorities, Isolating Authorities, and Performing Authorities to uphold procedural integrity. · Collaborate with the OA and site teams in managing operational risks through Task Risk Assessments, Operational Risk Assessments (ORA), Safe Operating Risk Assessments (SORA), and Management of Change (MoC) evaluations. Identify risks and provide input into project and operational readiness activities, including close-out of actions from HAZOP and LOPA analyses. · Ensure all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) incidents are reported using established tools, enabling accurate documentation and thorough investigation where necessary. · Exercise authority to halt any activity deemed unsafe, reinforcing a commitment to safety and