Production Technician

-; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Production Technician for a core role based in Aberdeen on a 2*3 rotation. The ideal candidate will monitor and operate equipment, gather data, prepare work permits, and ensure safety compliance. Required qualifications include relevant experience and (S)VQ Processing Operations at Level 3.

Qualifications

• Formal Connected Competence assessment.
• Suitable experience in the role.
• Understanding of industrial processes and practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate equipment.
• Prepare work permits for maintenance.
• Identify production malfunctions or failures.

Skills

Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations

Ability to monitor and operate equipment

Gather and report process data

Ability to carry out isolations and diagnose faults

Education

(S)VQ Processing Operations: Hydrocarbons at Level 3 or similar

Job description

Overview

Wood requires a Production Technician on a core basis for Dana Triton. This role mobilises from Aberdeen on a 2*3 rotation.

Responsibilities

Role Overview:

• Production technicians should have an overall working knowledge of plant, process and associated equipment for their specific industry. Responsibilities include:
• Monitor and operate equipment
• Gather data and maintain records
• Carry out isolations and de-isolations as required
• Prepare work permits
• Prepare complex items of plant and equipment for maintenance
• Prepare complex items of plant and equipment for start of operations
• Identify production malfunctions or failures within the plant/process/equipment
• Carry out first-line corrections if required by role
• Interpret Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID)
• Be fully familiar with and competent to operate essential safety equipment
• Undertake task-based risk assessments and mitigate hazards in line with company procedures
• Communicate effectively using verbal, written and IT formats with other staff for information transfer and shift handover
• Understand industrial processes and practices

Knowledge & Skills:

• Observe, gather and report process data, perform isolations, diagnose faults with a wide range of plant/process/equipment and components
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations and safe working practices, with environmental and sustainability considerations
• Understand reporting lines and procedures
• Understand preparation and reinstatement requirements for work areas, materials and equipment, and consequences of incorrect actions
• Suggest and develop modification requests to improve plant/equipment efficiency and safety
• Know which tools and equipment to use, and follow training, methods, techniques, quality control and safety procedures
• Understand defect types and appropriate action
• Utilise process digital information, technology and equipment to support tasks and communication
• Correctly use permitting and authorisation procedures to maintain plant and personnel safety
• Read and interpret relevant P&ID drawings, specifications and quality standards
• Identify defects and assist with remedial activities where required
• Aware of regulatory guidance for safe isolations and reinstatement of plant

Behaviours:

• Suggest improvements to plant/process/equipment efficiency and safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate to deliver within specifications
• Demonstrate team working and professional interaction
• Follow a risk control strategy with defined procedures for action
• Takes ownership of tasks and procedures
• Follow procedures, codes and standards, maintaining compliance with laws and policies
• Identify and report when procedures cannot be met or variations are required
• Address problems promptly within control and report others as needed
• Supervise and mentor others where appropriate
• Coordinate work scopes within a wider team as required
• Demonstrate effective handover of responsibility and equipment
• Own personal development and set targets for achievement
• Support operational requirements, achieve targets and maintain records to minimise backlog and downtime
• Maintain and demonstrate ongoing technical competence to current standards

Qualifications

OIL & GAS

Prerequisite/Premobilisation Qualification Requirements

• Formal Connected Competence assessment
• (S)VQ Processing Operations: Hydrocarbons at Level 3 or other relevant apprenticeship, or HNC/D with appropriate experience
• Suitable experience in the role

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with governing laws.