Operations Technician

Petrofac; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the energy sector is seeking an Operations Technician to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment and supporting hydrocarbon operations. With a focus on safety compliance and effective maintenance activities, you will play a key role in optimizing production. The company promotes a hybrid working environment, valuing flexible work arrangements while ensuring team collaboration. If you're ready to contribute to a better energy future, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in hydrocarbon operations support activities.
• Proficiency with management systems such as Maximo and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations equipment for life support and safety systems are maintained.
• Implement adjustments under the direction of the Control Room for safe production.
• Conduct site visits and advise on risk assessment controls.

Skills

Hydrocarbon operations support

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Maintenance activities

Data reporting

Education

Recognized operations or production apprenticeship

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

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

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.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Job Title: Operations Technician

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all operations equipment for life support and safety systems are maintained and available.
2. 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.
3. Work as a key member of the team responsible for the safe operation of the plant.
4. Implement shutdown, organize and clean equipment required for maintenance, ensuring all work permits are cleared before resuming production.
5. Carry out frontline maintenance such as filter changes, pressure/temperature gauges replacement, etc.
6. Recover plant from any emergency shutdown and organize loss of production, adhering to operating procedures.
7. Carry out lab duties, procedures, and basic oil and gas analysis.
8. Complete pre start-up/operating checks and post start-up/operating checks to ensure normal operating conditions.
9. Conduct site visits and advise on risk assessment controls; act as counter signatory within permit systems as assigned.
10. Ensure data is collected, collated, and reported accurately and in a timely manner to support production optimization and quality expectations.
11. Take ownership of 28-day and 7-day planning and maintenance activities within the discipline.
12. Coordinate with discipline technicians for effective plant preparation and re-instatement following maintenance.
13. Maintain high standards of documentation, logs, and handovers.
14. Monitor materials movements and manage materials tracker and manifest.
15. Serve as ICP focal point, ensuring verification testing is organized and resources are available.
16. Act as S/D & Projects focal point as tasked by STL.
17. Review proposed modifications/work packs prior to implementation and provide feedback.
18. Support and liaise with contractors and vendors, ensuring work conforms to regulations and standards.
19. Complete competence management system for the role in a timely manner.

Safety Management:

• Understand and comply with safety case, statutory requirements, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure contractor and vendor compliance with safety standards and legislation.

Emergency Response:

• Perform emergency roles as defined by the company procedures.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Recognized operations or production apprenticeship or training scheme.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in hydrocarbon operations support activities, preferably with multi-skilling experience.
• OND / ONC / City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Production Operations.
• ISSOW (or similar system) training to level 2.
• SBT assembly and re-instatement to stage 3/4.
• Proficiency with management systems such as Maximo and spreadsheets.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

About the company

Petrofac Limited is a British provider of oilfield services to the international oil and gas industry.