O&M Technician
Where you fit in
Based in the Southern North Sea, Operations & Maintenance Tech will be based on Leman Alpha. Reporting to the platform supervision team (Operations & Maintenance Supervisors) technicians are responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of installation plant and equipment. They are required to maximise and optimise production opportunities and achieve day-to-day production targets, whilst maintaining plant equipment, undertaking any corrective and preventative maintenance tasks as required. This will include investigating anomalies and carrying out front line problem solving, reporting/rectifying issues as required, to ensure the processing and ancillary plant are operated within the specified operating window. Ad-hoc visitors and vendors may also be directed by the Operations & Maintenance Tech.
Notification of business unit transition. This is a position in the One Gas West asset organisation. On 30th July 2024, Shell announced the sale of this asset to RockRose Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Viaro Energy. At completion the employment of the successful candidate for this role will transfer to a Viaro Energy company under The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (“TUPE”)). Completion is currently estimated to take place in autumn of 2025. More information can be shared during recruitment process.
What’s the role?
Support delivery of production targets through monitoring and optimisation of plant through all the above.
Act as appropriate to ensure the facility production, environmental targets, operating costs are achieved, and potential losses minimised.
As part of the O&M team – advocate the “One Team” approach where most appropriate resources are available to carry out the task at hand, including supporting the OIM and Operations / Maintenance supervisors in delivering improved efficiency.
Contribute to the 5 Whys process to ensure all production losses are suitably investigated and root causes identified.
Involvement with offshore/onshore meetings (e.g. surveillance and defect elimination meetings).
Engagement in, and lead to an appropriate level, Modifications to the Installation.
What we need from you
Demonstration of excellent safety leadership and behaviours, ensuring that Shell’s HSSE expectations are communicated, maintained, and implemented
To be fully conversant with all Installation activities to be able to make on the spot decisions regarding conflicting activities and plant control to prevent any unsafe acts
To be a competent Isolation Owner and permit holder in P-Vision
To actively participate in auditing as required and near miss reporting
To become involved with one or more of the following assessment processes: COSHH, task-based risk assessment, manual handling
To be fully conversant with the content of the Platform Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
To gain awareness of the Installation Safety Case and other relevant documentation.
To maintain a high standard of ownership in areas of responsibility
Emergency Response First line response to emergency situations under direction of management team. Emergency response duties in accordance with the Installation Station Bill
Proactive monitoring of plant and equipment, recording any defects as required.
To be conversant with electronic maintenance tool, preferably SAP - reporting of defects in liaison with discipline technicians to ensure correct data is input into SAP and materials, resources and target dates are captured
Comply with the Permit to Work system, including creating / assisting with the creation of Isolation and Work Permits (including procedures) in readiness for general maintenance execution tasks and Turnarounds.
Proficient at executing Planned and Corrective Maintenance routines
Good communication skills required to liaise with the onshore team to ensure that they are aware of the status and process requirements
To work on Normally Unmanned Installations when required to do so (Walk to Work Vessel / Flying squad)
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What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performancerelated salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
international teams.
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
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