Area Authority - 2/3

Orion Group; Redruth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group is assisting in the recruitment of an Area Authority for offshore operations in the North Sea. The role concentrates on controlling work within the Control of Work process, coordinating permits, isolations and simultaneous operations to ensure safe, efficient activities.

The successful candidate will oversee plant status, risk management and interface coordination across disciplines, with a strong emphasis on safety, asset integrity and lessons-learned documentation.

Qualifications

• HND recognised trade qualification or equivalent technical experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Control of Work

Permit to Work

Offshore coordination

Safety management

Asset integrity

Education

HND or equivalent

Tools

Offshore control systems

CP35/OCS safety tools

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Area Authority. This is a staff core crew role on a 2/3. The preference is for experience of FPSOs in the North Sea.

Overview

Experienced and safety-focused Area Authority to expand and strengthen the team. This is a key operational role 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

Desirable experience

• 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.