Oil & Gas Shift Production Lead — 12h Rotations

Kintec Global Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment seeks a Shift Supervisor for our Guildford site to drive production targets and oversee day-to-day operations on oil and gas facilities. The role requires hands-on experience with DCS/SCADA and a strong leadership presence across operators and engineers.

Candidates should hold an ONC/BTEC in Engineering, NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations, and NEBOSH Oil & Gas Safety, plus a valid UK driving licence. The position is permanent, with 12-hour shifts and 5 on/5 off cycles.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience supervising, operating, or maintaining an oil/gas facility.
• ONC or BTEC in an engineering discipline, or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Oil and Gas Safety
• Hands-on experience with distributed control, IT, and safety systems
• Ability to translate PFDs, P&IDs, and schematics into operating procedures
• Confident communicator at every level, from operators to emergency services
• Full, valid UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Drive daily oil production and gas import/export targets through DCS/SCADA control systems
• Optimise station performance and resolve abnormal conditions early
• Coordinate operator activity across the station and wellsite
• Liaise with oil export customers on expected rates and quality
• Manage day-ahead communication with the power supply provider
• Oversee Permit to Work in the Shift Superintendent's absence
• Delegate and track first-line maintenance on gas and utility equipment
• Act as deputy Incident Controller for abnormal or emergency situations
• Deliver clear written and verbal shift handovers
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly site reporting

Skills

DCS/SCADA operation

Shift coordination

Safety systems knowledge

Effective communication

Supervising oil/gas facilities

Education

ONC/BTEC in Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations

NEBOSH Oil & Gas Safety

Tools

DCS/SCADA

IT & Safety systems

Job description

Kintec Global Recruitment seeks a Shift Supervisor for our Guildford site to drive production targets and oversee day-to-day operations on oil and gas facilities. The role requires hands-on experience with DCS/SCADA and a strong leadership presence across operators and engineers.

Candidates should hold an ONC/BTEC in Engineering, NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations, and NEBOSH Oil & Gas Safety, plus a valid UK driving licence. The position is permanent, with 12-hour shifts and 5 on/5 off cycles.