Role Profile
Shift Supervisor
Typical job description:
An experienced mechanical, instrument or electrical maintenance technician who works on an offshore oil or gas platform/FPSO carrying out, co-ordinating and supervising planned and unplanned maintenance activities in accordance with industry/company procedures and safe systems of work.
Key Processes:
The exact nature of the work will depend on the size of the employing organisation.
However, it will almost certainly involve:
- Ensures all planned maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with the permit to work system/safety management system;
- Provides specialist advice and technical support in relation to fault-finding and repair of plant, systems and equipment;
- Co-ordinates and supervises maintenance staff, contractor personnel, equipment specialists;
- Ensures shift reporting, handovers, records, log books comply with operational procedures
Entry Level:
NVQ/SVQ Level 3 certification or equivalent;
HNC/HND in chosen discipline;
Proven track record in an offshore maintenance role
Search for related degrees or courses:
Industry Standard:
HNC/HND in chosen discipline;
Contributes to training and competency assessment programmes;
Appropriate medical and offshore survival certification
Competencies:
- Area Authority/ Authorised Person;
- Fully familiar with "permit to work" system, isolation procedures and safety management systems;
- High level of knowledge of all aspects of offshore safety management;
- Supervisory skills;
- Planning & organisation skills;
- Communication skills
Knowledge needed for the role:
- Good understanding of industry HSE practices applicable to job role;
- Proactive approach to offshore safety management;
- Thorough knowledge and experience of maintenance of offshore plant, systems and equipment;
Pay and conditions:
Pay and benefits vary between companies but generally annual salaries are typically in the range of £60,000 - £75,000 including regular allowances.
The usual work pattern offshore is 12 hour shifts. The work cycle is usually 2 or 3 weeks offshore then 2 or 3 weeks onshore leave, depending on the company.