Job Title: Operations Multi Technician - Process
Location: China (Onshore) / Qatar Offshore
Contract Duration: 18 months
Rotation: 28 days on / 28 days off (offshore phase)
Role Overview
The Operations Multi Technician - Process supports commissioning and start-up activities for offshore facilities, working closely with the Start-Up Supervisor and Field Operations team. The role is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient execution of commissioning, operational testing, and start-up readiness leading to first oil.
The position will initially be involved in onshore construction and yard activities before transitioning to offshore rotation during hook-up, commissioning, and start-up phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Start-Up Supervisor during commissioning and start-up activities
- Witness and assist in execution of Operational Test Procedures (OTP)
- Participate in commissioning activities including leak tests and function tests
- Assist in preparation and implementation of start-up procedures and sequences
- Support activities leading to first oil and operational readiness
- Assist production teams during commissioning and start-up phases
- Ensure field operations teams are familiar with procedures and start-up sequences
- Identify temporary configurations and support spading and isolation plans
- Participate in risk assessments, HAZID, JSA, and pre-startup safety reviews
- Attend Permit to Work meetings and support permit preparation
- Monitor and report progress of start-up activities
- Support punch list tracking and close-out (Type B & C items)
- Assist with vendor mobilisation and site readiness
- Prepare and maintain updated redline P&IDs during construction and commissioning
- Ensure proper management of isolations, inhibitions, and related documentation
- Identify and report safety risks, unsafe practices, or equipment issues
- Support mechanical isolations, de-isolations, and draining procedures
- Maintain site safety standards including signage, barriers, and SIMOPS controls
- Assist with first fill operations and commissioning handover activities
Requirements
- Higher National Diploma or equivalent technical qualification
- Minimum 5 years of experience in oil and gas production operations
- Previous offshore operations experience preferred
- Background as Production Operator or Control Room Operator is advantageous
- Strong understanding of commissioning and start-up processes
- Familiarity with PTW systems, SIMOPS, and safety procedures
- Ability to read and update P&IDs and technical documentation
- Strong operational awareness and ability to work independently
- Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)
- Computer literate
Technical Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of pumps, valves, compressors, and rotating equipment
- Understanding of mechanical systems including alignment of shafts and pumps
- Experience in production operations and process systems
Certifications
- T-BOSIET and OPITO H2S certification required
- Basic firefighting certification
- PTW and JSA awareness training
- Confined Space Entry and Authorized Gas Tester certification
- Lifting and rigging training
- Manual handling training
- Radiation protection awareness
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) awareness