Role Profile
Production Technician
Typical job description:
A technician with a mechanical, instrument, electrical or hydrocarbon processing background who works on an offshore oil or gas platform/FPSO operating process and utilities equipment and systems and/or control room duties 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:
- Operate process plant, utilities and equipment;
- Monitor/control hydrocarbon flows and plant conditions and report malfunctions;
- Prepares and signs work permits;
- Prepare plant/equipment for maintenance and carry out re-commissioning/re-start activities;
- Carry out process system sampling, plant inspections, isolations, gas tests, etc;
- Production reporting.
Entry Level:
Recognised trade apprenticeship;
NVQ/SVQ Level 3 certification or equivalent;
OPITO Technician Training Scheme.
Search for related degrees or courses:
Industry Standard:
Core Competence Assessment;
HNC/HND in chosen discipline;
POL (OPITO) modules/certification;
Appropriate medical and offshore survival certification.
Competencies:
- Commitment to HSE;
- Appropriate level of technical competence;
- Fully familiar with "permit to work" system, isolation procedures and safety management systems;
- Ability to interpret/mark-up technical drawings;
- Communication skills;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Team-working skills;
Knowledge needed for the role:
- Understanding of industry HSE practices applicable to job role;
- Practical knowledge and experience of offshore production, process and utilities systems and operations;
Pay and conditions:
Pay and benefits vary between companies but generally annual salaries are typically in the range of £45,000 - £55,000 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.