🇴🇲 Petrochemical Jobs in Oman: Field Operators & Technicians
Embark on your next professional journey in the Sultanate of Oman! We are actively seeking highly seasoned and ambitious professionals to fill critical Field Operator and Specialist Technician roles within Oman's dynamic oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your decade-plus of experience in a challenging, rewarding, and growth-focused environment.
If you possess a robust background in maintenance, operations, and technical support within major industrial facilities, and are ready to take on a leadership or specialized technical role, we invite you to explore these vacancies.
🌟 Who We Are Looking For: The Elite Industrial Professional
The ideal candidates for these positions are not simply experienced; they are proven experts. These roles require a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience working in demanding environments such as oil and gas, refineries, or large-scale petrochemical plants. Crucially, a significant portion of your experience must be rooted in the maintenance department, ensuring you possess both theoretical knowledge and hands-on operational and maintenance proficiency.
Core Requirements:
Education: A relevant Diploma or Engineering Degree is mandatory.
Experience: 10+ years in a similar role within a heavy industrial setting.
Sector Focus: Expertise specifically in oil and gas, refinery, or petrochemical industries.
Key Skill: Demonstrated, in-depth experience in Maintenance operations and support.
⚙️ The Vacancy Roster: Specialised Roles for Seasoned Experts
We are recruiting across a wide spectrum of technical and operational disciplines. The available positions require deep industrial knowledge and, for the Team Leader roles, exceptional leadership skills.
I. Operations & Process Control Specialists
These roles are the heart of our production facilities, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous operation of complex chemical processes.
| Role Title | Core Function | Key Experience Required |
| Field Operator (Methanol Process) | Hands-on monitoring and adjustment of field equipment for Methanol production. | Direct experience with methanol synthesis and distillation units. |
| Field Operator (Ammonia Process) | Executing operational tasks and checks on equipment related to Ammonia production. | Direct experience with ammonia synthesis, reformers, and purification. |
| Panel Operator (Utilities) | Remote monitoring and control of critical utility systems (steam, water, power, air). | Control room experience managing balance-of-plant systems. |
| Panel Operator (Ammonia Process) | Control room monitoring, process troubleshooting, and optimization of Ammonia plant parameters. | Advanced DCS/PLC experience in a continuous chemical process plant. |
II. Maintenance & Engineering Discipline Leaders
These positions require a high level of technical mastery and the ability to manage teams and complex maintenance programs to ensure asset integrity.
| Role Title | Core Function | Key Experience Required |
| Sr. Mechanical Technician | Performing complex mechanical repairs, troubleshooting rotating and static equipment. | Expertise in pumps, compressors, turbines, exchangers, and preventive/predictive maintenance. |
| Team Leader Mechanical Support | Leading mechanical maintenance teams, planning major overhauls, and ensuring equipment reliability. | Leadership experience in Mechanical Maintenance, shutdown planning, and integrity management. |
| Electrical Specialist | Providing high-level technical support for complex electrical systems (HV/MV/LV switchgear, generators). | Deep diagnostic and design/modifications experience in industrial power distribution. |
| Electrical Technician | Hands-on repair, maintenance, and testing of electrical equipment and instrumentation. | Experience with motor control centers, transformers, lighting, and grounding systems. |
| Team Leader Electrical | Directing electrical maintenance teams, managing critical electrical assets, and ensuring safety standards. | Supervisory experience in an electrical maintenance department, focusing on reliability. |
III. Essential Support & Safety Roles
These roles are crucial for maintaining regulatory compliance, safety culture, and seamless technical functionality across all departments.
| Role Title | Core Function | Key Experience Required |
| Team Leader Process Safety | Leading initiatives to analyze process hazards, manage MOCs, and improve overall operational safety. | Extensive experience in HAZOP, LOPA, SIL assessment, and implementing PSM programs. |
| Environment Engineer | Ensuring environmental compliance, managing emissions, waste treatment, and sustainability initiatives. | Experience with air/water quality monitoring, environmental reporting, and local/international regulations. |
| E & I Support Technician | Providing specialized technical support for complex instrumentation, control loops, and field devices. | Expertise in calibration, troubleshooting of transmitters, valves, PLCs, and DCS systems. |
🌍 Why Oman? A Gateway to Professional Growth
Oman is one of the Middle East's most stable and progressive nations, offering a high quality of life alongside significant professional opportunities, particularly in the energy sector.
Strategic Industrial Hub: Oman is heavily investing in its petrochemical and downstream industries, making it a hotbed for ambitious technical professionals.
Quality of Life: The country is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, safe environment, and welcoming expatriate community.
Career Trajectory: Working in Oman's major facilities exposes you to world-class technology, safety standards, and operational excellence, boosting your long-term career prospects.
✅ Is This Opportunity Right for You?
If you can confidently answer Yes to the following questions, you are an ideal candidate:
Do you have 10 years or more of hands-on experience in the Oil & Gas, Refinery, or Petrochemical sectors?
Is your professional background strongly linked to Maintenance, Technical Support, or Field/Panel Operations?
Do you possess a Diploma or Engineering Degree relevant to the vacancy you are applying for?
Are you prepared to live and contribute your expertise in Oman?
We are looking for individuals who can not only perform the job but also bring a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement to the team.
🚀 How to Apply & Take the Next Step
This is your chance to secure a senior, impactful role in one of the Gulf region’s most respected industrial operations.
We encourage all qualified applicants to submit their detailed professional profile immediately. Please ensure your CV clearly outlines your 10+ years of relevant experience, specific roles in maintenance/operations, and your educational qualification (Diploma/Engineering).
Forward your complete profile directly to:
📧 mohamed.shaikh@oq.com
Act swiftly! Positions are filling quickly as we search for the best global talent to join our operations in Oman. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your expertise can contribute to our continued success.
