Remote Operations Shift Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in gas engineering is seeking a Remote Operations Shift Manager for their Rotherham centre. This role involves overseeing production assets and ensuring efficient plant operations in a challenging 24/7 environment. Candidates should have significant engineering experience and be able to work collaboratively within a control room setup. A rewarding career path with benefits like private medical insurance and extensive career development awaits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + option to buy more

Parental Scheme & childcare options

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Up to 15.75% pension contribution

Life assurance

Limitless career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in control room operations within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Pharmaceutical.
• Familiarity with fractional distillation and high-pressure transfer schemes.
• Proficiency in interpreting P&IDs, process schematics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the operation of production plants 24/7.
• Support remote plant start-ups and emergency response scenarios.
• Produce monthly performance reports and track KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

HNC in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering

Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

HMI/SCADA systems (Siemens PCS7)

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26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Remote Operations Shift Manager

Location: Rotherham

Employment Type: Permanent

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

What’s in it For You?

• 25 days annual leave + option to buy more
• Parental Scheme & childcare options
• Private Medical Insurance
• 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 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.

Key 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
• Ensure process safety and compliance are upheld at all times
• 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including use of data trending tools
• Experience with plant commissioning is advantageous
• High level of personal integrity and a collaborative approach to working within a control room team
• Engineering degree preferred 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.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom