Terminal Operations Technician - Safety & Project Support

Pontoon; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied operational role

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking an Operations Technician for a 24‑month assignment at St Fergus, UK. The role focuses on day‑to‑day control room and plant operator duties to maximise plant availability and maintain safe operations.

You will operate Permit to Work, carry out plant isolations, perform routine checks, and support project work while ensuring accurate records and a strong safety culture. Overtime may be available and site commuting is expected.

Qualifications

• Operational experience within a hazardous or process industry.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with good technical awareness.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering or operational discipline, or relevant industry experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe operation of the terminal and associated plant.
• Operate the Permit to Work and Safe System of Work processes.
• Prepare and apply plant isolations for planned works.
• Carry out routine plant inspections and operational checks.
• Monitor plant performance and report operational defects.
• Support the control of gas flow, gas quality and process equipment.
• Prepare plant for maintenance and project activities, including atmospheric testing.
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
• Support emergency response activities when required.
• Promote a strong safety culture and compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Operational experience

Safe systems of work

Hands-on technical

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Permit to Work experience

Job description

Pontoon is seeking an Operations Technician for a 24‑month assignment at St Fergus, UK. The role focuses on day‑to‑day control room and plant operator duties to maximise plant availability and maintain safe operations.

You will operate Permit to Work, carry out plant isolations, perform routine checks, and support project work while ensuring accurate records and a strong safety culture. Overtime may be available and site commuting is expected.