O&M Technician

Shell; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as an Operations & Maintenance Technician in the Southern North Sea. You will ensure safe operations, optimize production, and lead modifications while collaborating with a diverse team. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career progression in energy transition

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary with performance-based increases

Paid parental leave

Access to training and development programs

Qualifications

• Exemplary safety leadership aligning with HSSE standards.
• Competency as an Isolation Owner and permit holder.
• Proficiency with electronic maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Support production targets by optimizing plant operations.
• Investigate production losses using the 5 Whys process.
• Lead modifications to the installation as appropriate.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Decision Making

Communication

Proactive Monitoring

Tools

SAP

Job description

Where you fit in

Based in the Southern North Sea on Leman Alpha, the Operations & Maintenance Tech reports to the platform supervision team (Operations & Maintenance Supervisors). They are responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of installation plant and equipment, maximizing production opportunities, and achieving daily targets. Responsibilities include maintaining plant equipment, troubleshooting anomalies, and ensuring operations stay within specified parameters. The role may involve directing visitors and vendors.

Note: 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. Employment will transfer to a Viaro Energy company under TUPE regulations upon completion, estimated for autumn 2025. Further details will be shared during recruitment.

What’s the role?

• Support production targets by monitoring and optimizing plant operations.
• Ensure production, environmental, and cost targets are met, minimizing losses.
• Promote the “One Team” approach, supporting efficiency improvements alongside the OIM and supervisors.
• Investigate production losses using the 5 Whys process to identify root causes.
• Participate in offshore/onshore meetings such as surveillance and defect elimination.
• Lead or engage in modifications to the installation as appropriate.

What We Need From You

• Exemplary safety leadership and behaviors, aligning 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 with risk assessments like COSHH, manual handling, etc.
• Familiarity with Platform Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Awareness of the Installation Safety Case and related documentation.
• High ownership standards in your areas of responsibility.
• First-line emergency response duties 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 management.
• Compliance with Permit to Work system, including creating permits for maintenance and turnarounds.
• Execution of Planned and Corrective Maintenance routines proficiently.
• Effective communication with onshore teams regarding status and process requirements.
• Willingness to work on Normally Unmanned Installations, including Walk to Work Vessels or Flying squads.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, even if not fully meeting every listed requirement, to apply. Shell is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we look forward to your application.

What We Offer

You will work with talented colleagues on critical energy challenges, developing skills in an environment that values honesty, integrity, and respect. Benefits include:

• Career progression in the energy transition.
• Transferable skill development.
• Working at the forefront of technology and trends.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals.
• A values-led culture supporting personal growth.
• Flexible working hours and remote options.
• Competitive salary with performance-based increases.
• Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities in national and international teams.
• Access to extensive training and development programs.

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

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell UK remains 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 by 2050, Shell UK aims to invest in decarbonization, focusing on transport and industry sectors.