Onshore Shutdown Production Operator in Luton

Onshore Shutdown Production Operations Focal Point

Job Family: Production Operations

Reports To: Shutdown Manager

Job Overview

Purpose Statement:

Provide dedicated operations support for shutdown preparation and execution in accordance with established operational procedures.

Key Accountabilities:

As the Onshore Shutdown Production Operations Focal Point, you will:

• Develop and manage the Drain, Flush and Purge Strategy.
• Collaborate with Process EA3 to develop boundary isolation philosophies.
• Coordinate isolations and de-isolations for all shutdown scopes.
• Oversee decommissioning and recommissioning NROs.
• Lead production ramp down in alignment with the Business Plan.
• Drive phased system handovers and back-end PSSR activities for leak tests.
• Liaise closely with the Flange Manager and Production Team Lead throughout the shutdown.
• Develop leak testing strategies, contingency planning, and production team rotas for key shutdown periods.
• Provide regular progress updates, lead operations status updates in weekly shutdown meetings.
• Ensure compliance with technical and operational standards.
• Manage production input for Scope Change processes, process ICCs, isolation plans, and re-instatement strategies.
• Act as PSSR operations focal point during execution, coordinating NRO HAZOPs and contributing to DRB and steering committee meetings.

Working with People / Leadership:

• Foster a culture aligned with core organisational values.
• Promote a safe, incident-free workplace.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring wellbeing, performance, and professional growth.
• Communicate and influence with clarity and conviction, driving change and engaging effectively across the organisation.
• Implement workforce planning and resourcing strategies, balancing business and employee needs.
• Support environmental, social, and governance initiatives, and actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Performance Management & Development:

• Lead performance management processes, ensuring employees have clear objectives, continuous feedback, and development opportunities.
• Coach managers and teams on organisational values, behaviours, and career progression.
• Encourage cross-functional skill development and lateral career moves.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

• Recognise and eliminate bias in all work and decision-making.
• Foster an inclusive team culture, bringing diverse perspectives to all activities.
• Ensure equal opportunities and fair treatment for all employees.

Competencies and Qualifications

Non-Technical Competencies:

• Demonstrates strong leadership in daily work and team interactions.
• Decisive, agile leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in navigating complex and ambiguous situations with composure and problem-solving capability.
• Promotes organisational change, collaboration, and informed decision-making.
• Builds professional networks and maintains strong internal and external relationships.

Key Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of production and operations integrity for Morecambe Hub NMT and Rivers Terminals.
• Adaptable and responsive to organisational needs during shutdowns.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP awareness.
• High safety awareness with focus on operational delivery and continual improvement.
• Demonstrable cross-discipline leadership and technical expertise.
• Ability to self-manage and prioritise time-sensitive tasks.

Education:

• Degree or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field.

Work Experience:

• Significant industry experience in production operations and shutdown execution.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and implement mitigating controls.
• Experience safely reinstating plant using completion systems and PSSRs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with personnel across multiple disciplines.