Operations / Maintenance - Control room Operator

Position title

Control room Operator

Contract

Permanent Contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

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Working as part of the operations team your primary role will be to safely operate the site and prepare for maintenance activities within the operational and maintenance procedures, and to carry out site checks and report any inconsistencies to the Lead Tech/Operations Site Controller. Duties include monitoring, control, and optimisation of the gathering station process operations and well sites to meet HSE and production targets. First line response in emergency situations, support of maintenance and engineering activities.

This role operates on a regular shift pattern of 7 x 12 hour days, 3 off, 7 x 12 hour nights, 18 off. There will be 15 contracted shifts to be worked during the year out with the rotated pattern.

Key Responsibilities Include:

HSE Performance

Conduct audits and safety inputs in line with personal safety commitments
Act as front‑line emergency response contact
Receive, record, and inform Site Manager and Operations Site Controller of any reported incidents
Monitor safety systems status and report defects/faults
Maintain a good working knowledge of safety, operational and emergency response procedures and know how to locate relevant procedures as the need arises
Minimise unplanned losses to atmosphere
Report any unsafe plant conditions or equipment operating outside its design envelope to the Operations Site Controller
Application and monitoring of overrides
Call out of OSC and IMT and coordination of ESD and EDP systems and initiation of site muster

Production

Monitor plant performance using trends, respond to alarms appropriately and make adjustments to optimise production throughput and plant efficiency
Front line fault/alarm/trip investigation
Highlight any unusual process deviations or support requests to Operations Site Controller in timely manner
Accurately report the previous days production figures to the Operations Site Controller
Proactively look at ways of improving operations and discuss options with Operations Site Controller. Chase actions to closure
Ensure plant operations remain within defined operational limits

Process Safety and Integrity Management

Start-up/shutdown of plant and equipment in line with approved operating procedures
Maintain up to date override log
Participate in performance improvement initiatives to contribute to continuous improvement of asset

Planning

Participate in kick off and scoping meetings for activities as requested by the Operations Site Controller
Participate in risk assessments for up and coming work to identify key issues up front
Enquire about priorities with Operations Site Controller if activity requests clash
Become competent in the Area Authority role

Key Responsibilities Cont:

Work Site Activity

Support work site activity in line with 7-day plan activities, coordinate shutdown/start-up of plant equipment in conjunction with outside operators
Respond to queries from site operators, contractors, and project teams
Competent in designing and isolating plant and equipment

Competence and Skills Development

Take responsibility for own development and completing PCAP objectives in line with agreed development plan
Must have built a strong knowledge of the Wytch Farm process and operation

Communication and Information

Keep real time detailed log covering day and night activities both in relation to control room and equipment status
Main communications centre for radio traffic and phone calls in relation to plant and well site activities
Enter quality data into Maximo, thus maintaining accurate experiences and suggesting proactive improvements
Attend safety briefings and actively participate
Keep Operations Site Controller informed of major issues; liaise with Operations Support Engineers and production team to deliver new information or obtain opinions
Direct outside operators using clear and concise instructions

Safety & Environmentally Critical Tasks

There are a number of Safety Critical Tasks that you will be made aware of and systems you will be required to competently operate

Skills & Experience Required

At least 5 years’ experience as a production technician or equivalent
A recognised process apprenticeship would be desirable but not essential
A good level of basic education, especially Maths, Science and computer literacy is essential
Extensive knowledge of control room equipment and site emergency response procedures

Behaviours

Good communication and organization skills
Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and remain calm during stressful situations particularly emergencies and plant upsets
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and respond effectively to dynamically changing situations
Able to work with others using a variety of influencing skills to avoid conflict and must be able to give clear and concise summaries of a situation and share information at all levels
Well-developed fault-finding capabilities and able to recognise risks, hazards, losses and suggest solutions to prevent conflicts between activities

Benefits

Excellent Pension Provision
Discretionary Bonus
Private Medical & Dental Insurance
Flexible Benefit Allowance
Life Assurance
Profit ‘Unit’ Sharing Scheme

Salary range

Competitive

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