Production Technician

Description

• Ensure all members of the production team achieve outstanding performance in meeting company targets of HSE and efficiency
• Raise corrective work orders which contain sufficient information of a quality which will allow ranking at the WORM
• Comply with all relevant PFM HS&E policies and procedures where appropriate
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor such as taking part in training, developing new recruits, preparing necessary reports, plant shutdown and start-up procedures, etc
• Report all accidents and incidents
• Actively participate and support all PFM Health, Safety & Environmental plans, initiatives and improvements
• Carry out watch keeping duties when required to ensure integrity and stability of operations is maintained Identify and propose ideas and solutions that will safely increase efficiency in production, cost or time without loss of integrity
• Contribute to managing and delivering emergency response actions in the event of accidents or incidents under the direction of OIM or other relevant persons
• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly production activities on the platform, ensuring the facility achieves the required integrity and efficiency standards to reach targeted hydrocarbon production targets
• Ensure safe shutdown, isolation and blowdown of relevant plant during emergency situations
• Adopt a flexible working attitude to provide support across all departments to ensure team success
• Ensure platform operations are consistently delivered within relevant regulatory consent limits
• Carry out competency assessments as required by company
• Devising and implementing safe isolation of processing equipment and systems for maintenance activities
• Participate in root cause analysis activities to address production loss events and enable production protection and optimisation
• Ensure comprehensive records and logs are maintained and effective handovers are carried out at shift and crew change
• Safely and efficiently operate process equipment and utility systems within design parameters and in accordance with operating procedures and as directed by the Control Room Operator
• Carry out first line operations fault finding and rectification in order to ensure safe and efficient operational delivery
• Ensure safe operating practices are maintained during all operations
• Ensure all work is conducted in full compliance with HS&E policy, procedures and Safety Management System
• Take fluid samples and conduct analysis as required by regulations
• Maintain a firm understanding of the threat cyber attacks pose in both regular IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology / industrial automation) environments and the potential consequences of such attacks
• Carry out all activities in accordance with ISSOW including the following:
• Accountable for the safe operation of plant equipment and systems to ensure delivery of the business objectives, timely resolution of operational issues and enhancing the competency within their teams
• Encourage defect elimination and continuous improvement principles to maximise production efficiencies and avoid unplanned shutdowns and production losses
• Support and improve team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices, embraces change and continual improvement
• Participate in competence scheme including any multi skilled role in accordance with the relevant competence framework
• Identify and propose ideas and solutions that will safely increase efficiency in production, cost or time without loss of integrity
• Conduct role of Area Authority delegate or Area Authority as required by site management in support of safe system of work
• Contribute to continuous improvement in the safety and environmental performance of the installation through active involvement in risk assessments, audits, toolbox talks
• Accountable for the operation, control and monitoring of process plant and utility systems in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company’s safety management system
• Carry out Emergency Response duties as required by site
• Ensure appropriate management of change process are followed when operating or maintaining plant equipment
• Respond to process trips and unplanned equipment stoppages in a timely manner
• Responsible for first line operations fault finding and maintenance
• Carry out watch keeping duties to ensure integrity and stability of operation is maintained

Requirements

• Level 3 NVQ – Processing Operations – Hydrocarbons or equivalent
• Demonstrable understanding of process safety and major accident hazard (MAH) prevention
• Control Room Operator (CRO) Controlling Emergencies and Critical Situations (Coaching Assessment) (OPITO) preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and ability to apply it in the workplace
• Working Maximo, Eworks and Synergi knowledge and understanding
• Computer literate with a demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Mandatory safety, medical regulatory regulations for travel working offshore UKCS
• Recognised Apprenticeship or equivalent
• Be familiar with, and follow, the Golden Rules for Health and Safety at all times
• Safe and efficient reinstatement of process equipment and systems following shutdown or maintenance activities in full compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ability to work on own initiative with self imposed quality control standards to prearranged deadlines
• Able to work under pressure in high stress situations, with an aptitude for clear and logical thinking
• L&D 9DI or equivalent
• Relevant operational experience in a COMAH operational site
• Understanding of production loss elimination and production optimisation
• Advanced Gas Tester Level 1
• ISSOW Level 2
• Demonstrate excellent safety behaviours at all times and ensure company safety aspirations are communicated and maintained
• Level 3 NVQ - Maintaining Plant & Systems or working towards
• Strong oral and active-listening communication skills with an ability to work in harmony with colleagues across different organisation levels and disciplines
• Progress towards being competent Control Room Operator (CRO) to provide cover
• Trained in Chemist duties preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive and detailed Risk Assessments and Toolbox Talks

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance