Operations Technician

CB&I; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CB&I Asset Solutions is seeking an Operations Technician for offshore work on the Kittiwake Platform, operating and controlling process facilities to optimise production while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires proven hydrocarbon operations experience, a recognised apprenticeship, and ISSOW training. The team works a 3/4/3/5 rota with a hybrid approach to office-based work where applicable.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, able to share information clearly.
• 3+ years in hydrocarbon operations support activities.
• Experience with life support and safety systems.
• Familiarity with plant maintenance and permit systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate process and utilities facilities safely and efficiently to meet targets.
• Maintain life support and safety systems availability.
• Identify and report plant malfunctions to Control Room.
• Lead/participate in safe isolation, purging and maintenance activities.
• Carry out routine front line maintenance and tests.
• Support emergency response and plant recovery procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Ops experience

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

OND / ONC / City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 – Production Operations

ISSOW training (Level 2)

Tools

Maximo

Excel / Spreadsheets

Job description

Worldwide, energy asset owners choose CB&I Asset Solutions as their asset management partner, confident in our ability to deliver tailored, value driven asset management solutions.

Our commitment is simple but powerful: to deliver value to our customers through safe, effective and efficient operations, maintenance, wells and decommissioning solutions, specialising in late life energy assets.

We're committed to investing in our people, and to building exceptional teams who deliver. Our people are trusted by our customers to safely operate their energy assets, improve performance and extend asset life through innovative solutions.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Think smarter. Move faster. Deliver value.

This post is based offshore on the Kittiwake Platform on a 3/4/3/5 rota.

JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates and controls process and utilities facilities in a safe and efficient manner, thereby ensuring that the process plant and systems is optimised to meet environmental and production targets. Carry out adjustments to process facilities under the direction of the Shift Team Leader (STL) & ultimately the Operations Supervisor.
• Ensure all Operations equipment for life support and safety systems are maintained and available.
• Identify and report to the Control Room any plant/equipment malfunction. Implement adjustments under the direction of the Control Room with the goal of achieving safe and reliable production.
• Work as a key member of the team who are responsible for the safe operation of the plant.
• Implement shutdown, design & implement isolation, depressurising and cleaning of equipment required for maintenance, purging and de-isolating ensuring all work permits have been cleared before bringing production back online.
• Carry out front line maintenance such as filter changes, pressure/temperature gauges replacement etc.
• Recover plant from any emergency shutdown and minimise loss of production, whilst adhering to operating procedures
• Carry out lab duties, procedures and basic oil and gas analysis
• Complete pre start-up/operating checks, ensuring all interdependent systems are available. Complete post start-up/operating checks to ensure normal operating conditions
• Carry out site visits and advise on risk assessment controls required for works in your assigned area. Act as counter signatory within permit system as assigned by the STL. Take responsibility to monitor work parties in your area and ensure housekeeping standards are being maintained before, during and after works
• Ensure appropriate data is collected, collated and reported in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy in support of production optimization and client quality expectations.
• Take responsibility for, and ownership of 28-Day / 7-day planning & maintenance activities within the discipline and as delegated by the STL.
• Work with discipline Techs to provide effective and efficient plant preparation and re-instatement following maintenance and to ensure only one outage will be required encompassing all planned activities for the period.
• Ensure all documentation, daily logs and trip handovers are to a high standard and accurate.
• With the PMC, monitor materials movements on the materials tracker and manifest.
• ICP Focal point as tasked by the STL. Make sure verification testing is organised such that the resource and permitry is available at the agreed time.
• S/D & Projects Focal point for Operations Area as tasked by STL.
• In conjunction with other Operations personnel review any proposed modifications / work packs prior to implementation and feedback as appropriate.
• Actively support and liaise with all residential / non-residential contractors / vendors acting as central point of contact, ensuring work carried out by 3rd party personnel conforms to statutory regulations and company standards.
• Completion of Competence Management System for role in timely manner.
• perform in an emergency role as defined by the Company Emergency Response Procedure Manual and Station Bill.
• The above is an outline of key duties and accountabilities, rather than an exclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities. The post holder is expected to undertake any tasks which may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.
• The postholder is expected to adhere to all Legislative requirements the CB&I 9 Lifesaving Rules and the CB&I Values.
• Ability to lead and work in a team, resolving day-to-day operational issues as they occur.
• Ability to manage system issues and liaise with external support teams to bring resolutions.
• Ability to manage multiple workscopes, prioritising and allocating resources as required for the best outcome for the asset.
• Ability to review plans for SIMOPS issues and resolve clashes before they manifest at site.
• Ability to carry out complex fault-finding on-site equipment, liaising with vendors both remotely and locally to resolve issues.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Recognized Operations / Production Apprenticeship or Training Scheme
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Hydrocarbon Operations support activities, preferably with experience of multi-skilling.
• OND / ONC/ City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 – Production Operations.
• ISSOW (Proscient Or similar system) training to level 2.
• SBT assembly and re-instatement to stage 3/4
• Systems literate - experience of computerised management systems e.g., Maximo, Spreadsheets, etc.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to share information / knowledge with other personnel