About this role
Our Business
px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com
We are pleased to announce that px Group have taken over operations of the Shetland Gas Plant (SGP) and associated West of Shetland infrastructure, marking the start of a strong new partnership with Serica Energy plc.
The Shetland Gas Plant is a key part of the Greater Laggan Area energy system, processing gas from offshore fields West of Shetland and transporting it via the SIRGE and FUKA pipelines to the St Fergus Gas Terminal, where it enters the UK’s National Grid.
The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Production Operator.
You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure commitment to incident free operations is maintained.
- Develop a detailed knowledge of the Subsea, process plant, and controls, including their function and operation, as specified and described in the Operating procedures.
- Safely and efficiently operate process systems from either the Central Control Room or equipment local panels, monitor plant conditions and respond correctly to alarm conditions.
- Responsible for completing verification assurance and routine maintenance activities and maintaining quality records.
- Responsible for maintenance and fault investigation.
- Maintain proper process plant records, log sheets and equipment running data sheets, recognise readings outside specified values and inform the Production Supervisor/Production Superintendent should these occur.
- Prepare production wells for testing, carry out the tests as specified, and complete the well test reports.
- Monitor general plant condition, keep production areas tidy, and monitor other ongoing activities within the process areas to maintain housekeeping standards.
- Carry out the role of Nominated Area Operator and Isolating Authority in the preparation of process plant and equipment maintenance as specified on the relevant plant isolation certificate, Permit to Work, or process plant operating procedure.
- On completion of any maintenance work inspect the plant / equipment for integrity prior to start-up and, when instructed, start the plant/equipment either for test or return to normal service.
- Build effective working relationships with other departments and shifts.
- Comply with Company procedures and ensure a full and comprehensive handover detailing all relevant information in accordance with these procedures.
- Carry out process systems sampling activities, process sampling and prepare results as required, monitor chemical injection rates and maintain tank levels and stocks.
- More details can be found on the role profile
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Recognised N/SVQ Process Engineering Maintenance (Instrument and Control) Level 3 or equivalent.
- Current COMPEX Certification.
- Knowledge of instrument & control maintenance, associated technical standards, processes and relevant legislation.
- Ability to read and work from engineering/vendor drawings including P&ID’s and Cause & Effects.
- Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate safe working practices. Good knowledge of Permit to Work System, isolations, inhibits.
- Knowledge through a recognised qualification of fluid and gas mechanics or oil and gas industry related discipline
Benefits
Contribution towards eye test and glasses
Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
Long Service Awards
Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Benefits Package
Onsite parking
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.