Area Authority

Dana Petroleum Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

2 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation

Job summary

Dana Petroleum Limited is seeking experienced Area Authorities for the Triton FPSO to strengthen the Control of Work process and ensure safe, efficient operations offshore.

You will coordinate permitted work, isolations and simultaneous operations, maintain plant status, and coach offshore teams to uphold CoW competence and incident-free performance.

Qualifications

• HND recognised trade qualification or equivalent technical experience.
• Strong knowledge of hydrocarbon-processing facilities and utility systems.
• Practical experience of Control of Work, permit-to-work and plant-isolation processes offshore.
• Understanding of process-safety management and major accident hazards.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary work and simultaneous operations.
• Offshore UK North Sea offshore working certification.
• Previous Area Authority, operations supervisor or similar CoW role.
• Familiarity with FPSO operations and marine interfaces.
• Experience coaching offshore personnel to build CoW competence.

Responsibilities

• Act as Area Authority within the Control of Work process.
• Review, coordinate and authorise permitted activities.
• Maintain oversight of plant status, isolations and simultaneous operations.
• Support safe work on hydrocarbon-processing plant, utilities, marine systems and safety systems.
• Manage safe reinstatement of plant following intrusive maintenance.
• Align CoW prep with 28/90/turnaround plans.
• Conduct worksite visits, monitoring and audits for CoW compliance.
• Apply process-safety principles and monitor MAH and standards.
• Manage interfaces to minimise operational risk.
• Support resource use, flag cost concerns and waste reduction opportunities.
• Capture lessons learned and maintain permit records.
• Coach offshore personnel to build CoW knowledge and competence.
• Assist with Emergency Response Plan duties.
• Support additional activities and projects as required.

Skills

Area Authority

Control of Work

CoW coordination

Team coaching

Education

HND recognised trade qualification

Job description

Dana Petroleum are looking for experienced and safety-focused Area Authorities to expand and strengthen our team on the Triton FPSO.These are key operational roles responsible for controlling activities within an assigned area through the Control of Work process.You will coordinate permitted work, isolations and simultaneous operations, maintain a clear understanding of plant status, and ensure activities are prepared and completed safely and efficiently.

What you will be responsible for:

• Acting as Area Authority within the Control of Work process
• Reviewing, coordinating and authorising permitted activities
• Maintaining oversight of plant status, isolations, operational hazards and simultaneous operations
• Supporting safe work on hydrocarbon-processing plant, utilities, marine systems, power-generation equipment and integrated control and safety systems
• Managing the safe reinstatement of plant following intrusive maintenance.
• Aligning Control of Work preparation with 28-day, 90-day and turnaround plans
• Conducting worksite visits, monitoring and audits to confirm compliance with Control of Work requirements
• Applying process-safety principles and maintaining awareness of major accident hazards and performance standards
• Managing interfaces between disciplines to minimise operational and simultaneous-operations risk
• Supporting effective resource use, identifying potential cost concerns and highlighting opportunities to reduce waste
• Capturing lessons learned and maintaining high-quality permit records
• Coaching offshore personnel to build their Control of Work knowledge and competence
• Carrying out duties allocated under the installation’s Emergency Response Plan
• Supporting additional operational activities and projects when required.

What we are looking for:

Essential qualifications and experience

• HND recognised trade qualification or equivalent technical experience
• Strong knowledge of hydrocarbon-processing facilities and utility systems
• Practical experience of Control of Work, permit-to-work and plant-isolation processes in an offshore or major-hazard environment
• Understanding of process-safety management, major accident hazards and performance standards
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary work and simultaneous operations
• Awareness of integrated asset planning and incident-investigation techniques
• Valid certification for working offshore in the UK North Sea
• Previous experience as an Area Authority, operations supervisor or in a comparable Control of Work role
• Working knowledge of FPSO operations and marine interfaces
• Familiarity with integrated control and safety systems, power generation, marine, subsea and diving, drilling and well-intervention activities
• Previous team-lead, supervisory or coaching experience

The qualities you will bring

• A strong and visible commitment to health, safety, environmental protection, and asset integrity.
• A calm, authoritative and accountable approach to controlling work.
• Sound operational judgement and the confidence to challenge, pause or stop work when conditions are unsafe or unclear.
• Strong planning, coordination and decision-making skills.
• Clear communication with offshore and onshore teams, contractors, vendors, and regulators.
• A collaborative approach that encourages engagement, shared responsibility, and continuous improvement.

Why join Dana Petroleum?

You will have the opportunity to play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of the Triton FPSO, working as part of a collaborative team where safety, accountability, knowledge sharing and operational excellence are highly valued.We offer a competitive and flexible benefits package, together with an attractive rotation schedule of 2 weeks on / 3 weeks off.