UK DCC Operator

, United Kingdom
Job Family Group:
Production Engineering Upstream
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
October 29, 2026
Business Unit:
Upstream
Experience Level:
Early Careers
Job Description:

What’s the role

We are looking for an individual to join the Shell SEGAL (Shell Esso Gas and Associated Liquids) Asset, who brings a background in Operations together with strong commercial acumen, to help maximize the value chain in the SEGAL System. The individual will require the ability to work within a small team and have analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably with an operations background. The position is based within the continuously manned United Kingdom Dispatching and Coordination Centre (UKDCC) and will work a shift pattern of 7-night shifts (1900-0700hrs), 1 day leave, 7-day shifts (0700-1900 hrs) and 20 days leave.

What you’ll be doing

UKDCC is responsible for the operations of the SEGAL infrastructure, dispatching activities and Emergency Response. UKDCC has an obligation of ensuring non-discriminatory activities and operations with respect to owners and Joint Venture partners. You will:

- Monitor the integrity and safety of all inter-field and some intra-field pipelines for which it is the NCC (Nominated Control Centre)

- Co-ordination and reporting of gas export from third party installations/pipeline systems and onshore gas plants

- Optimise throughput to maximise company bottom line

- Deliver sales gas to achieve the Southern North Sea dispatching targets

- Quality specification of gas export

- Gas quality dispensation management

- Daily dispatching of nominated sales gas to shippers

- Monitor gas sales quality to National gas infrastructure

- Co-ordination of shutdown and maintenance activities

- Initial contact for emergencies

- Out of hours cover for Braefoot Bay Tanker Scheduling

- Work as a team player within SEGAL acting at all times as a reasonable and prudent operator, maintaining confidentiality whilst securing customer trust

- Prompt decisions and timely actions are essential to ensure financial penalties are not incurred

- Ensure that voice and data communications are maintained with installations. Where necessary initiate loss of communications procedures

- Ensure pipeline Integrity and quality control monitoring in a safe efficient manner whilst complying with all relevant government regulations

- Control of pipeline procedures. To monitor the integrity of the pipeline infrastructure according to the requirements of Pipeline legislation (SI 1996)

- Participate in Emergency Response exercises adhering to company procedures and Health and Safety Executive requirements

- Provide out of hours and occasional dayshift support to the Tanker Scheduling team

- Delivery of manual reviews, audits, emergency exercises and engagements as per the UK System Operator Assurance Plan

Dimensions

- Working within the UKDCC control room are the SEGAL Dispatcher and SEGAL Operator (both shift-based positions)

- Co-ordination of Integrated Production, Transportation and Delivery infrastructures that form SEGAL, consisting of FGL (Fulmar Gas Line), FLAGS (Far North Liquid and Associated Gas Pipeline). and St Fergus to Mossmorran NGL Pipeline (Unit 3000)

- Trunk line systems totalling 1600 km, linking 28 offshore and 8 onshore locations.

UKDCC activities encompass some 150 gas / NGL sales / purchase / transportation / processing / disposal agreements

What you bring

We are looking for an individual preferably with control room competency who has effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with diplomacy and an ability to influence others. The individual should possess good analytical skills and the ability to work well within a team across locations, whilst maintaining a strong individual performance.  Knowledge of PI Vision would be an advantage along with a responsive and focused approach to problem solving.

Special Challenges

Once competent, the incumbent will be required to react to unexpected events and make decisions in the absence of other UKDCC personnel, often the decisions made can have significant HSSE and financial implications. Basic on the job training for this role will take typically 3 months to complete. A formal local competency framework is in place to assess readiness to work unsupervised. UKDCC Staff may be required to provide cover during for colleagues at short notice during their leave. 
Full competency standards to be progressed and achieved within 1 year (training provided).  
Any gaps identified through the recruitment process will be resolved through structured mentoring / coaching / training.

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.

- 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 performance related 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.

Shell is working to advance an inclusive, psychologically safe and accessible environment where people with disabilities can excel. If you require any accommodations or accessibility adjustments (e.g. assistive technology, communication support, any other) during the application or interview process, please let us know directly via [email protected]  . We strive to ensure that our process and workplace is accessible to everyone and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support your needs.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell is a vital contributor to the UK, supporting energy security, jobs and economic value. We provide energy to fuel homes, hospitals, schools, vehicles, machinery and factories. Our history here dates back over 125 years. A UK-headquartered global energy leader, and leading FTSE multinational, we are active across the country’s energy system.

In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.

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