Operations Production Technician

The Operations Production Technician is responsible for monitoring and operating equipment, ensuring safe and efficient production processes on offshore assets and maintaining operational integrity and reliability of plant and associated equipment while adhering to company policies and procedures. This position is on-site (3/4 rota), on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Key Deliverables:

• Monitor and operate plant processes and associated equipment to ensure efficient production and safety standards are maintained.
• Gather and report process data to facilitate accurate record-keeping and operational analysis.
• Prepare work permits for maintenance activities to ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational readiness.
• Identify and troubleshoot production malfunctions or failures to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Conduct isolations and de-isolations of equipment to facilitate safe maintenance activities in accordance with company procedures.
• Support risk assessments and mitigate hazards to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively during shift handovers and team briefings to ensure seamless operation and information transfer.
• Implement and follow safe working practices and operational procedures to maintain high levels of personnel and plant safety.
• Maintain technical competence and skill set to meet current standards and operational requirements.

Qualifications and Work Experience:

Essential: (S)VQ Processing Operations; Hydrocarbons at Level 3 or other relevant apprenticeship, or HCN/D with appropriate experience.

Essential: Experience in a similar role.

Essential: Offshore Certification: BOSIET, MIST, OGUK Medical

Desirable: Experience in offshore environments or similar high-risk industries.

Desirable: Familiarity with platform-specific operational procedures and safety standards.

Desirable:

TSBT 01 Assemble and Install Small Bore Tubing Assemblies (Twin Ferrule)

TSBT02 - Disassemble and reinstall SBT assemblies

TSBT 03 Assemble and Install Small Bore Tubing Assemblies (Cone & Threaded)

TMJI10: Dismantling and assembling flange joints - Execute tasks within specified tolerances.

Job Specific Knowledge:

Essential: Comprehensive knowledge of plant processes and associated equipment within the specific industry.

Essential: Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations, and safe working practices.

Essential: Familiarity with preparation and reinstatement requirements concerning work areas, materials, and equipment.

Desirable: Experience with condition monitoring and diagnostics for production equipment.

Desirable: Understanding of operational efficiency and safety improvement strategies.

Skills:

Essential: Ability to observe, gather, and report process data accurately.

Essential: Strong problem-solving skills, with the capability to diagnose faults in a wide range of plant/process/equipment.

Essential: Proficient in reading and interpreting relevant P&IDs and related specifications.

Essential: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective coordination with team members and stakeholders.

Desirable: Familiarity with maintenance planning software and tools.

Ponticelli UK, based in Aberdeen, is a leading engineering, construction, and maintenance services Provider. Their expertise spans from pre-feed engineering to project completion. They prioritise sustainability, ensuring a long-term future for employees, clients, and partners. With a focus on safety and performance, Ponticelli UK manages projects across various sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemical, and Renewable energy. Their services cover the entire lifecycle of industrial facilities, from engineering and construction to ongoing maintenance. Explore their range of offerings and discover how they contribute to industrial performance and efficiency.

Ponticelli UK also collaborates with consortium partners Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services and Semco Maritime to bring PBS to the UK market.

"Connected Competence is an industry-led initiative which demonstrates a clear commitment to improving safety, as well as increasing the mobility and transferability of a safe, skilled, and productive workforce. We are a Connected Competence employer.

The Disability Confident scheme supports our efforts in equality, diversity, and inclusivity, and demonstrates our commitment to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. "