Offshore Area Authority - Control of Work Lead

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

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.