Remote Operations Shift Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A gas engineering leader is seeking a Remote Operations Shift Manager to optimize production across international sites. The role involves using SCADA/HMI systems to safely operate gas production facilities. Candidates should have HNC in engineering and experience in control room operations. Competitive salary and benefits including 25 days annual leave and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Parental Scheme & childcare options

Private Medical Insurance

Eye test vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Up to 15.75% pension contribution

Life assurance

Limitless career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Chemical Process discipline.
• Significant experience in control room operations within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Pharmaceutical environments.
• High level of personal integrity and a collaborative approach to working within a control room team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the safe, efficient operation of production plants on a 24-hour basis.
• Support remote plant start-ups, shut-downs, and emergency response scenarios.
• Conduc efficiency evaluations to identify performance gaps and recommend improvements.

Skills

Control room operations experience

Familiarity with SCADA/HMI systems

Proficiency in interpreting P&IDs

Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechanical engineering knowledge

Education

HNC in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Siemens PCS7

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Remote Operations Shift Manager (Multi-Site)

Location: Rotherham

Employment Type: Permanent Shifts

Shift Type: Rotating 6-week shift with 10 consecutive days off

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Shift Allowance + Bonus

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + option to buy more
• Parental Scheme & childcare options
• Private Medical Insurance
• Eye test vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Up to 15.75% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Limitless career development and L&D opportunities

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Remote Operations Shift Manager to join a global leader in gas engineering and distribution. Based at their Remote Operations Centre in Rotherham, this role supports the real-time optimisation of production assets across multiple international sites.

Operating from a 24/7 control room environment, you will use HMI/SCADA systems (including Siemens PCS7) to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of industrial gas production facilities, including Air Separation Units (ASU), HYCO, and CO₂ plants.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the safe, efficient operation of production plants on a 24-hour basis
• Interface with sites and product supply teams to meet customer demand while minimising business costs
• Support remote plant start-ups, shut-downs, and emergency response scenarios
• Monitor and manage plant alarms, investigate performance issues, and track KPIs
• Conduct efficiency evaluations to identify performance gaps and recommend improvements
• Produce monthly performance reports and support continual improvement initiatives
• Assist with the onboarding and training of new sites into the control system

What You’ll Bring to The Team

• Minimum HNC in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Chemical Process discipline
• Significant experience in control room operations within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Pharmaceutical environments
• Familiarity with fractional distillation, high-pressure transfer schemes, and pipeline operations
• Experience with process interfaces such as SCADA/HMI systems, ideally Siemens PCS7
• Proficiency in interpreting P&IDs, process schematics, and PFDs
• Experience with plant commissioning is advantageous
• High level of personal integrity and a collaborative approach to working within a control room team
• Engineering degree but not essential with equivalent practical experience

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join a company committed to creating a workforce that reflects the world we live in. If you are ready for a rewarding leadership career, please submit your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

If you don\'t tick every box but are excited about this opportunity and believe you have transferable skills, we strongly encourage you to apply.