PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Production Technician. It is working a 2on/3off rotation on a PAYE contractual basis.

Purpose Statement:

As part of a small team, undertakes safe and environmentally responsible operation and monitoring of all high-pressure process and utilities equipment, undertaking first line maintenance and performing ancillary activities to maintain safe operational continuity, ensure product quality and meet gas production schedules.

Role Deliverables and Responsibilities:

Operates high pressure gas production/processing plant and utilities equipment in accordance with procedures, utilising both on-plant and control room equipment, monitoring performance through control systems and regular on-site patrol, recording performance data and providing appropriate reports

Acts as Area Technician, monitoring and controlling all activities within a defined area of jurisdiction in accordance with permitry specification/constraints and appropriate procedures/work practices

Acts as Mechanical Isolating Authority, applying and testing mechanical isolations within defined area of jurisdiction and in accordance with company isolation procedures. Supports Production Team Lead with planning and preparation of isolation certificates.

Supports the Production Team Lead in drawing up Permits to Work and in preparing plans for planned and defect maintenance, ensuring safe working conditions for such activity and controlling the return of plant to service

Identifies and reports plant/equipment defects and operating abnormalities, raising and progressing work order defects through the system

Performs first line maintenance and remedial tasks, maintaining appropriate records

Analyses plant performance data to ensure the plant is performing at optimum efficiency, producing reports and recommendations on the findings

Monitors stock levels of chemicals, pigs, spares and consumables to ensure continuity of production capability and extracts process material samples and undertakes analysis to monitor product quality and to ensure that effluent discharges meet specified standards, taking corrective actions as appropriate

Develops and reviews operating procedures for approval and implementation in line with Company standards and statutory requirement.

Key Technical Skills and Competencies:

Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance

Sound understanding of engineering principles

The inherent hazards of operating in this nature and the substances involved require the job holder to possess a thorough knowledge of procedures and the process systems to ensure the ongoing integrity of health, safety and environmental performance.

Effective communication skills both verbal and written

Good organisational skills.

Confidence to make judgements relying on their own knowledge to react positively to any incident, to control and take charge of a situation. Trained in areas such as firefighting, the use of self-contained breath apparatus, coxswain (offshore), first aid, HLO etc. to enable them to be part of an Emergency Response Team.

Education:

BTEC ordinary certificate or equivalent in an engineering discipline.

Work Experience:

Several years of offshore production experience in the E&P industry.

Good communication and organisational skills.

Certifications

Current valid Offshore Survival, Offshore Medical and MIST