Shift Supervisor

Kintec Global Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Shift Supervisor for an oil and gas facility in the United Kingdom. You will control DCS/SCADA inputs, coordinate shift activities, and liaise with export customers to ensure targeted production and quality Standards.

The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, engineering certificates, and strong safety system knowledge. You will also oversee maintenance, write handovers, and support reporting processes.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years supervising, operating or maintaining an oil/gas facility.
• Certificates in engineering disciplines or equivalent.
• Experience with process operations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Control DCS/SCADA inputs to meet daily production and export targets.
• Optimize station performance and correct abnormal conditions.
• Coordinate operator activities across shift teams.
• Liaise with oil export customers on rates and quality.
• Manage day-ahead comms with power suppliers.
• Supervise Permit to Work in the Shift Superintendent's absence.
• Delegate and track first-line maintenance on gas/utility gear.
• Produce clear shift handovers for continuity.
• Act as Incident Controller for emergencies.
• Support daily/weekly/monthly reporting via site systems.

Skills

Confident communicator

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

ONC/BTEC in engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations

NEBOSH Oil & Gas Safety

Tools

Distributed control systems

IT systems

Safety systems

PFDs/P&IDs interpretation

Job description

• Control DCS/SCADA inputs to achieve daily oil production and gas import/export targets.
• Optimise station performance and correct abnormal conditions before escalation.
• Coordinate operator activities across the station and wellsites during each shift.
• Liaise directly with oil export customers regarding expected rates and quality.
• Manage day-ahead communication with the electrical power supply provider.
• Supervise the Permit to Work system in the Shift Superintendent's absence.
• Delegate and track first-line maintenance on gas and utility equipment.
• Produce detailed shift handovers, both written and verbal, to ensure continuity.
• Deputise as Incident Controller for abnormal or emergency situations.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly reporting through the site's reporting systems.

Requirements

• 5-10 years' experience supervising, operating, or maintaining an oil and/or gas production facility.
• ONC or BTEC ordinary certificate in an engineering discipline, or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations.
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Oil and Gas Safety.
• Practical experience with distributed control, IT, and safety systems.
• Ability to read and translate PFDs, P&IDs, and schematics into operating procedure.
• Confident communicator across all levels, from operators to emergency services.