Role Profile

Shift Supervisor

Typical job description:

An experienced technician with a mechanical, instrument, electrical or hydrocarbon processing background who works on an offshore oil or gas platform/FPSO co-ordinating and supervising process, utilities and control room operations 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 production operations are carried out in accordance with the permit to work system/safety management system;
  • Provides specialist technical advice and support;
  • Co-ordinates and supervises production/control room staff and contractor personnel;
  • Ensures shift reporting, handovers, records, log books comply with operational procedures;
  • Contributes to production forecasting.

Entry Level:

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 certification or equivalent;
HNC/HND in chosen discipline;
Proven track record in an offshore production operations/ maintenance role.

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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 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 £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.

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