Regulations on the Management of Operational Engineers in Production Teams of Refining and Chemical Enterprises

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Regulations on the Management of Operating Engineers in Production Teams of Refining and Chemical Enterprises Article 1 These regulations are formulated to further strengthen the controlled management of production in refining and chemical enterprises and improve the level of management at the production sites. Article 2 These provisions apply to the refining and chemical enterprises affiliated with joint-stock companies. Article 3: The establishment of operation engineer positions follows the following principles: (1) Operation engineers shall be assigned to major production units, integrated plants, and key auxiliary production units ； (II) It is organized by shifts; one operation engineer is assigned to each shift (horizontal shift), who works on-site with that shift. Article 4: The operation engineer primarily assists the team leader in managing the production technology of the team. Their main responsibilities include: (1) Being responsible for inspecting the production processes and techniques of the team, as well as monitoring operations ； (II) Responsible for conducting daily technical analyses and weekly summaries of the production operations within the team, which mainly include: analysis of the progress regarding production plans and key economic and technical indicators ； Operation stability rate analysis ； Responsible for conducting preliminary technical analysis of fluctuations in team operations and accidents, and proposing corresponding countermeasures ； The process parameters that affect product quality, plant energy consumption, and safe operation are optimized within the ranges specified by the workshop (plant) – 74 –. (III) Provide guidance and supervision regarding the proper operation during shifts, any changes in operations, compliance with operating procedures and process cards, as well as the implementation of temporary and special production adjustments; promptly stop any violations of operating procedures and correct them. Article 5: Operation engineers must meet both of the following conditions: (1) They must have good political and ideological qualities, be familiar with the production process of this facility, master the operational skills required for their positions, possess extensive experience in production operations, and have certain capabilities in process technology, equipment management, and safety supervision ； (II) Possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field along with at least two years of work experience on this type of equipment, or an associate degree in a related field along with at least four years of work experience on this type of equipment, or an intermediate diploma in a related field along with at least six years of work experience on this type of equipment; in addition, they must have the qualification of assistant engineer. Article 6: Operation engineers shall strengthen their learning of the operational knowledge required for their position; they must obtain certification proving their competence to perform the tasks associated with their own shift leader role, as well as certification for the two other main operational roles within their shift. Article 7: The position of operations engineer is a technical role. Article 8: The rank and compensation for operation engineers are determined in accordance with those of workshop process (equipment) technicians. They serve as potential candidates for management positions at various levels, and are selected based on their merit. Article 9: Operation engineers are appointed through competitive selection, with a term of service of three years. – 75 – Operation engineers should maintain relative stability in their work during the tenure. Article 10 Operating engineers during their employment period shall be subject to annual assessments and assessments at the end of their employment term in accordance with the relevant management procedures. An assessment file for operation engineers should be established, and the assessment results should be recorded in this file. The assessment is based on performance evaluation, focusing on the objectives set for the term of the assigned position, with an emphasis on work performance, technical expertise, and actual conduct. The assessment results serve as the basis for reappointment, dismissal, and promotion. Article 11 These provisions shall be interpreted by the Refining and Sales Branch and the Chemicals and Sales Branch of the joint-stock company. Article 12 These provisions shall come into force as of the date of issuance.