UK Hydrocarbon Dispatcher

Bio-Energy Systems Chile; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Southern North Sea Dispatcher to optimize operations within a dynamic team. This role involves managing dispatch activities, coordinating emergency responses, and ensuring efficient operations in the Southern North Sea. You'll leverage your control room experience and analytical skills to maximize throughput and support energy transition initiatives. Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with experienced colleagues. Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote options

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive training programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in control room operations and dispatching systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and manage dispatch activities for SNS assets.
• Coordinate emergency responses and ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Control Room Operations

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Hydrocarbon Allocation

Dispatching Systems

Tools

Process Book

Petroleum Open Learning Modules

Job description

What’s the role

As the Southern North Sea Dispatcher (SNS), you will join the Onshore Plants team, leveraging your background in operations and strong commercial acumen to optimize the value chain in the SNS. You will work within a small, dynamic team, utilizing your analytical and problem-solving skills. Your role is based at the continuously manned United Kingdom Dispatching and Coordination Centre (UKDCC) and follows a shift pattern of 7 night shifts (1900-0700hrs), 1 day leave, 7 day shifts (0700-1900 hrs), and 20 days leave.

Notification of business unit transition: This position is within the One Gas West asset organization. On 30th July 2024, Shell announced the sale of this asset to RockRose Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Viaro Energy. Upon completion, employment will transfer to a Viaro Energy company under TUPE regulations. Completion is estimated for Autumn 2025. More details will be shared during the recruitment process.

What you’ll be doing

As the UKDCC SNS Dispatcher, your responsibilities include:

• Overseeing operations of the Southern North Sea
• Managing dispatch activities for SNS assets
• Coordinating emergency responses within Shell's operational basins
• Ensuring non-discriminatory operations concerning owners and JV partners

Your specific duties include:

• Optimizing throughput to maximize company profits
• Daily dispatching of nominated sales gas to shippers
• Monitoring gas sales quality to National Grid infrastructure
• Coordinating shutdown and maintenance activities
• Hydrocarbon allocation
• Acting as the initial contact for pipeline and medical emergencies

What you bring

• Experience in control room operations
• Teamwork, confidentiality, and trustworthiness
• Ability to issue forecasts and prepare dispatch reports
• Experience with SNS dispatching systems and gas nominations
• Execution of hydrocarbon allocation activities
• Decisiveness to avoid financial penalties
• Effective communication skills
• Analytical skills and collaborative mindset
• Knowledge of Process Book and Petroleum Open Learning modules (advantage)

What we offer

Joining Shell means working with talented, committed people on global energy challenges. We support your growth in an environment rooted in honesty, integrity, and respect. You’ll have opportunities to develop skills and balance your personal and professional life.

• Progress in energy transition initiatives
• Transferable skills development
• Access to cutting-edge technology and trends
• Collaboration with experienced colleagues
• Flexible working hours and remote options
• Competitive salary and performance-based increases
• Paid parental leave
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Career growth in national and international teams
• Comprehensive training programs

Additional information

Shell aims to be a leading diverse and inclusive company. Learn more about our efforts here.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell UK is a major North Sea producer, supplying about 10% of the UK’s oil and gas. We also operate over 1,000 Shell-branded service stations. Looking ahead, Shell UK plans to support the UK’s energy security and net-zero targets, investing in decarbonization, especially in transport and industry.