Shift Operator

**Shift Operator**:

- Location: Bacton, GB, NR12 0JD- Division: Bacton- Job Type:
- Requisition Number: 39338- Job Category: Gas Transmission- Job Function: Gas Maintenance and Construction**Shift Operator - Bacton - £31,654 to £37,240**:
As a Shift Operator, you'll undertake routine operational activities and assist in the control and operation of Bacton Terminal to facilitate the throughput of gas flow nominations from Supplier Terminals, Shippers and Delivery Facility Operators into the national transmission system via local operating procedures, network entry agreements and the network code.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Participate in a 24/7/365 shift rota, undertake routine operational tasks/inspections and assist in the effective control and operation of a Terminal and associated plant and equipment (including installed compressor units, gas blending, flow control and gas quality equipment) and contribute to performance excellence within terminal team to optimise work efficiencies and maximise asset and plant availability and reliability.
- Assist with on and off site communications, including the liaison with the Gas Network Control Centre, Supplier Terminals, Shippers and Delivery Facility Operators to facilitate the throughput of gas flow nominations in accordance with local operating procedures, network entry agreements and the network code.
- Assist in the ‘safe setting to work’ of work activities in accordance with the safe control of operations procedures contributing to a team culture of safe working and safety compliance in all work activities with National Grid Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain accurate site operational records for routine operational tasks/ inspections undertaken including shift log entries as required, to ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures, legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with routine maintenance activities associated with Terminal, Compressor Station and Pipeline and AGI systems and assets in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, contributing to performance excellence to optimise work effectiveness and efficiencies, maximising asset and plant availability and reliability.
- Assist the incident controller and site main controller as required during planned and emergency situations in accordance with the on and off site emergency plans, and the monitoring and control of security operations for the terminal.

**What You'll Need**:

- Proven maintenance and operational knowledge and experience gained within a relevant engineering discipline of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Operations.
- Undertaking maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification work within the Oil & Gas (or other similar Process) Industry within relevant discipline.
- Understanding of equipment installed in hazardous areas.
- Operating, controlling and undertaking work within Safe Systems of Work.
- Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the Oil & Gas (or other similar Process) Industry.
- Understanding of relevant discipline Legislative Requirements.
- Understanding of Health & Safety Legislative Requirements.
- Possess relevant Training Certification and/or Evidence of Competencies to support knowledge and experience.
- Good understanding of terminal plant & equipment including compressor units (aero derivatives and high voltage electrical drive machinery trains), gas blending, flow control and gas quality equipment, including a detailed understanding of how plant is safely isolated, decommissioned and re-commissioned.

It is also essential that you have previously completed an Apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) and hold a BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in a Mechanical, Electrical Instrumentation or Operations discipline.

**What You'll Get**:

- 26% shift allowance
- A bonus based on personal and company performance
- 25 days’ holiday (increasing to 26 days' following 2 years' employment) plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
- A pension scheme where we double match your contribution (maximum Company contribution of 12%)
- Paid expenses for any business travel and accommodation
- A flexible benefit scheme where you can opt into a whole host of lifestyle options
- Access to employee support, care, and assistance helplines

The closing date is 23rd January 2023, although in some cases I'll close the ad early.

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