Job Description
Job Summary The DCS Specialist is responsible for operating and monitoring the Distributed Control System (DCS) to support blending, transfer, and bulk handling activities within the lubrication blending plant. Reporting to the DCS Supervisor, this role ensures safe and efficient execution of automated operations, maintains accurate operational records, and supports smooth coordination between production, tank farm, maintenance, and quality teams. Operational Execution • Operate and monitor daily DCS blending, transfer, and bulk loading activities according to approved procedures and schedules. • Monitor operational parameters, tank inventory levels, and transfer activities through the DCS system. • Execute tank-to-tank transfers, raw material receiving, and product dispatch activities. • Operate automated line pigging activities to maximize product recovery and minimize cross-contamination risks. • Ensure transfer routes, tanks, pumps, and pipelines are prepared and verified before operations. • Monitor production progress and report operational abnormalities or interruptions promptly. • Maintain proper housekeeping and operational discipline within the DCS control room. Safety, Quality & Compliance • Comply with all plant safety procedures, operational work instructions, and permit-to-work requirements. • Ensure blending and transfer operations comply with quality and contamination control requirements. • Report operational deviations, alarms, unsafe conditions, and near misses promptly. • Support compliance with ISO, environmental, and operational standards. • Verify proper line clearance and tank status before initiating transfer activities. Team Coordination & Support • Coordinate closely with DCS Supervisor, production operators during daily operations. • Support smooth communication during operational handovers and shift transitions. • Assist in coordinating operational priorities to support production schedules. • Escalate operational or equipment issues to
