Shift Supervisor

Kintec Global Recruitment; North Carolina; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shift Supervisor position in the United Kingdom oversees DCS/SCADA operations at the Guilford facility, ensuring daily oil production and gas export targets are met. The role requires strong leadership, safety discipline, and effective communication across shifts.

You will coordinate operator activities, manage the Permit to Work system in absence of the Shift Superintendent, and prepare accurate shift handovers while supporting reporting and incident response processes.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years supervising, operating, or maintaining an oil/gas facility.
• Relevant engineering qualification (ONC/BTEC) or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations.
• NEBOSH Oil & Gas Safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Control DCS/SCADA inputs to meet daily production and export targets.
• Optimise station performance and correct abnormal conditions.
• Coordinate operator activities across the station and wellsites per shift.
• Liaise with oil export customers on rates and quality.
• Manage day-ahead communication with power provider.
• Oversee Permit to Work in shift superintendent's absence.
• Delegate and track first-line maintenance on gas and utility equipment.
• Produce detailed shift handovers for continuity.
• Deputise as Incident Controller for emergencies.
• Support daily, weekly, monthly reporting via site systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

PFDs & P&IDs

Safety compliance

Shift coordination

Education

ONC/BTEC certificate

NVQ Level 3

NEBOSH Oil & Gas Safety

Tools

DCS/SCADA

IT systems

Job description

Shift Supervisor

Location: Guilford
Contract Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.