Role Profile

Production Supervisor

Typical job description:

A highly experienced technician with a mechanical, instrument, electrical or hydrocarbon processing background who works on an offshore oil or gas platform/FPSO planning, 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:

  • Plans and organises all production operations to meet production targets and ensure compliance with product/emission specifications;
  • Co-ordinates and supervises production/control room staff and contractor personnel;
  • Ensures safe and effective control of permit to wok system;
  • Ensures production operations activities are carried out safely and in accordance with the permit to work system/safety management system;
  • Contributes as member of offshore management team.

Entry Level:

HNC/HND/degree in engineering discipline;
Proven track record in an offshore/onshore maintenance/ engineering/ production role;
Previous supervisory experience.

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Industry Standard:

HNC/HND/degree in engineering discipline;
Proven track record in an offshore/onshore maintenance/ engineering role;
Appropriate medical and offshore survival certification.

Competencies:

  • Area Authority/ Authorised Person;
  • Demonstrates proactive and visible HSE leadership and commitment;
  • High level of knowledge of all aspects of offshore safety management;
  • Leadership skills;
  • Planning & organisation skills;
  • Communication/ influencing skills;
  • Able to take lead role in emergency situations.

Knowledge needed for the role:

  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of industry HSE practices;
  • Good knowledge and understanding of legislation as applied offshore;
  • Regarded as a specialist in technical discipline;
  • Proactive approach to offshore safety management;
  • Extensive 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 £70,000 - £85,000 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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