Process Shift Supervisor in Peterhead

Wood is recruiting a Process Shift Supervisor to join their team at SAGE on a staff basis. This role is based at SAGE St Fergus and applicants must live a daily commutable distance from the plant. Accommodation is not provided. This role involves shift work & an on call rota for weekends.

Communications

• Maintain accurate daily logs and conduct effective handovers.
• Maintains effective communication with outside agencies and regulatory authorities.
• Effectively communicates with all SAGE departments and other Shift Teams.

Procedural

• Ensures compliance with SAGE/WOOD procedures, policies, work practices and regulatory requirements.
• Authorise all designated permits to work as required as per ISSOW procedure SF-P-G-99-MP-005/001.
• Ensure that planned activities follow company policies and systems/procedures and contribute to their review and improvement.
• Is familiar with and ensures compliance with the PPC consent.

Training

• Undertakes training as offered by the Company to expand his or her area of competency.
• Motivates and actively encourages work group commitment in all aspects of production and company operations.
• Assists in the training and mentoring of new Lead Operators and Process Operator trainees.
• Conducts technical competency assessments in compliance with the SAGE training policies.

Process Operations

• Supervises control room duties including pipeline system monitoring, platform and downstream customer communications, continuous monitoring of DCS and ESD process parameters.
• Supervises the Operation of all process systems, units and field equipment.
• Supervises and advises Control Room Operators.
• Oversees/plans operational planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and surveillance activities.
• Supervises Process Operators and ensures the quality and effectiveness of all planned and unplanned production tasks.
• Co-ordinates the efforts of assigned service contract personnel with respect to safe operations, competency, and quality.
• Ensures the highest standard of housekeeping is maintained throughout the plant.
• Complies with the Integrated Safe System of Work (ISSOW) procedure.
• Ensures that personnel are competent to perform assigned work activities and are trained in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures compliance with the SAGE Safe Isolation and Reinstatement of Plant (SIRP) procedure.
• Undertakes Radiological Training and assumes responsibility for onsite radiological activities.
• Relevant competency in accordance with SAGE Electrical Authorisation Procedure.

Supplementary Responsibilities

• Any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by the line management within the timeframe specified in a safe and efficient manner to meet business requirements, provided the instruction is reasonable and the incumbent is capable and deemed competent to fulfil these.
• Deputises for the Process Superintendent.
• Assumes the role of On Scene Commander in the management of any emergency situations, and actively participates in regular training exercises.
• Undertakes project assignments as required, including annual turnarounds.
• Assesses workplace performance and conducts evidence-based assessment.
• Competency Assurance and SAGE Competency Modules.
• Liaises with Projects Group and carries out document reviews where required.
• Deals with some HR issues and conducts Technician Appraisals.

Core Safety, Health and Environment Responsibilities

• Assists in ensuring the integrity of the installation ISSOW System.
• Ensures that all activities comply with applicable Safety, Health and Environmental legislation, and that personnel and the environment are not subjected to situations of unacceptable risk.
• Adheres to relevant SAGE/WOOD BMS systems and procedures and contributes to their review and improvement.
• Complies with the standards in place at the facility or area to which they have been assigned.
• Participates in plant safety inspections.
• Participates in emergency exercises.
• When required participates in incident investigations and follow up actions.
• Participates in Hazard Identification, both formal and informal, as required.
• Trained and competent to Level 2 risk assessment standard.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Safety, Health and the Environment (SHE).
• Manages routine shift safety meetings and communication sessions.
• Applies Wood/SAGE Safety, Health & Environment Policies.
• Supports departmental HSSE responsibilities through participation and compliance with plant procedures and HSSE initiatives.

Additional Relevant Information About the Job

• Out of hours support for operational personnel cover.
• Inclement weather conditions.
• Overtime as required.
• Shift work.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Technical training to at least HNC/HND level or equivalent qualification. N/SVQ Workplace Assessor. Completed recognised SAGE competency training levels 1-3.
• Minimum Experience: Extensive practical knowledge of process / systems plant and equipment relevant to the industry sector in own discipline area. Experienced technician perhaps with some lead technician experience within an on/offshore production operation environment.

Role-Specific Skills

• Demonstrate the ability to apply theory in a practical context.
• Able to demonstrate team working skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES

• Relevant competency in accordance with SAGE Electrical Authorisation Procedure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the SAGE ISSOW system and associated processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the SAGE SIRP Procedure.
• Understanding of maintenance management systems (Maximo).
• IT support systems used within the Company which are relevant to the scope of the position.
• Hazardous area classifications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the hazards associated with high-pressure hydrocarbon systems.
• Interpretation of Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID's).

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Organised and methodical in approach to work.
• Maintains high personal integrity when dealing with all aspects of company business.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - being able to work well with colleagues and Vendors.
• Sound communication skills both written and oral.
• Flexibility.
• Medically fit for work.