Shift Supervisor
Location: GuildfordContract Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts | 5 on / 5 off x 6 cycles, then a 15-day break
Shift Pattern: Days 06:00-18:00 | Nights 18:00-06:00
Key Responsibilities
- Drive daily oil production and gas import/export targets through DCS/SCADA control systems
- Optimise station performance and resolve abnormal conditions early
- Coordinate operator activity across the station and wellsite
- Liaise with oil export customers on expected rates and quality
- Manage day-ahead communication with the power supply provider
- Oversee Permit to Work in the Shift Superintendent's absence
- Delegate and track first-line maintenance on gas and utility equipment
- Act as deputy Incident Controller for abnormal or emergency situations
- Deliver clear written and verbal shift handovers
- Support daily, weekly, and monthly site reporting
Requirements
- 5-10 years' experience supervising, operating, or maintaining an oil and/or gas production facility
- ONC or BTEC ordinary certificate in an engineering discipline, or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Oil and Gas Safety
- Hands-on experience with distributed control, IT, and safety systems
- Ability to translate PFDs, P&IDs, and schematics into operating procedure
- Confident communicator at every level, from operators to emergency services
- Full, valid UK driving licence