O&M Technician

Information & Technology Management; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Production Engineering Technician to optimize operations in the Southern North Sea. This role involves ensuring safety and efficiency in plant operations, contributing to production targets, and participating in audits and risk assessments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exemplary safety leadership while engaging in a collaborative team environment. Opportunities for skill development and a competitive salary await those who are ready to tackle global energy challenges.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Paid Parental Leave

Skill Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Exemplary safety leadership and behaviors aligned with HSSE standards.
• Competency as an Isolation Owner and permit holder in P-Vision.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of production targets through monitoring and optimization of plant.
• Participate in root cause analysis processes for production losses.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

SAP

P-Vision

Job description

Reference ID

R178574

Updated 05/07/2025

Production Engineering Upstream

United Kingdom

Aberdeen

N/A

Where you fit in

Based in the Southern North Sea, Operations & Maintenance Tech will be based on Leman Alpha. Reporting to the platform supervision team (Operations & Maintenance Supervisors), technicians are responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of installation plant and equipment. They are required to maximize and optimize production opportunities and achieve day-to-day production targets, while maintaining plant equipment, undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance tasks as required. This includes investigating anomalies, front-line problem solving, and reporting/rectifying issues to ensure operational windows are maintained. Ad-hoc visitors and vendors may also be directed by the Operations & Maintenance Tech.

Business Transition Notification: This position is part of the One Gas West asset organization. On 30th July 2024, Shell announced the sale of this asset to RockRose Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Viaro Energy. Upon completion, employment will transfer to a Viaro Energy company under TUPE regulations, estimated for autumn 2025. Further details will be shared during recruitment.

What’s the role?

• Support delivery of production targets through monitoring and optimization of plant.
• Ensure facility production, environmental targets, and operating costs are achieved, minimizing potential losses.
• Contribute to a unified team approach, supporting the OIM and supervisors to improve efficiency.
• Participate in root cause analysis processes like the 5 Whys for production losses.
• Engage in offshore/onshore meetings such as surveillance and defect elimination.
• Lead or contribute to modifications of the installation as appropriate.

What We Need From You

• Exemplary safety leadership and behaviors aligned with Shell’s HSSE standards.
• Full understanding of installation activities to make safe, on-the-spot decisions.
• Competency as an Isolation Owner and permit holder in P-Vision.
• Active participation in audits and near-miss reporting.
• Involvement in risk assessments like COSHH, manual handling, etc.
• Familiarity with Platform Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Awareness of the Installation Safety Case and relevant documentation.
• High ownership standards in areas of responsibility.
• First-line emergency response duties as per the Station Bill.
• Proactive monitoring and defect recording of plant and equipment.
• Proficiency with electronic maintenance tools, preferably SAP, for defect reporting and resource planning.
• Compliance with Permit to Work systems, including creating and assisting with permits for maintenance tasks.
• Execution of Planned and Corrective Maintenance routines.
• Good communication skills for liaising with onshore teams.
• Willingness to work on Normally Unmanned Installations, including Walk to Work vessels or flying squads.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if not all criteria are met, as we aim to foster diversity and inclusion.

What We Offer

You’ll work with talented colleagues on global energy challenges, with opportunities for skill development, flexible working, competitive salary, and benefits including paid parental leave. We promote a diverse, inclusive culture and support your growth through various career paths and training programs.

Shell aims to be one of the most diverse and inclusive companies worldwide. Learn more about our diversity initiatives here.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell UK is a major North Sea producer, supplying about 10% of the UK’s oil and gas. We also operate over 1,000 Shell-branded service stations. As the UK moves toward energy security and net-zero goals by 2050, Shell UK intends to invest in decarbonization efforts, especially in transport and industry sectors.