Production Control Room Operator

Company: Orion Group
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Location: Scotland
Job Description:

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Production Control Room Operator, based Offshore in the North Sea. This is a staff core position that requires an FPSO background.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the safe and cost-effective operation and maintenance of the production process and utilities with minimal environmental impact.
  • Ensure all risks in the production system, utilities operation and maintenance are identified, and comply with procedures.
  • Ensure knowledge of safety requirements, including work permit systems, operational and emergency procedures, Company policies and instructions; and ensure that they are understood by all personnel.
  • Communicate closely with the HSE Advisor on HSEQ matters.
  • Ensure that all information entered in logs, reports, production records and BASSnet is accurate and conforms to the installation’s SMS.
  • Provide guidance to all crew members in matters pertaining to safe working practices in compliance with the installation’s Safety Management Systems (SMS).
  • Operate the DCS-based control panel from the CCR to monitor and optimise subsea and topside processes in line with the well instruction plan (WIP) to meet production targets.
  • Actively monitor the Fire and Gas status panel for any active alarms and anomalies ensuring that these are actioned appropriately with any faults reported to the Lead Instrument Technician.
  • Control process start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting, and monitor outside process equipment.
  • Make necessary adjustments to process parameters to meet daily production targets as advised by the STL or his designate.
  • Assist the Maintenance Department as required with daily planned maintenance and repair work.
  • Ensure permit to work certificates for example safety system inhibit certificates for specific jobs are acknowledged and signed before being issued and closed out.
  • Gather and compile data for daily production reports and maintain a comprehensive log of all production activities.
  • Monitor and maintain chemical injection equipment and monitor dosage rates of process fluids and gas by liaising with the Laboratory Technician and appropriate vendors to ensure these are fully optimised.
  • Carry out performance and compliance testing of wells, and diagnosis and optimisation of process systems.
  • Accurately compile nightshift reports ensuring items such as well data, metering totals and equipment status actively reflect current plant status.
  • Assist in the investigation into plant outages, ensuring any lessons learned are captured to prevent future occurrences.
  • Liaise with and instruct area operators to safely ensure plant efficiency and productivity, as advised by the STL or the Production Supervisor.
  • Perform any other tasks as reasonably required.

Position Type

Permanent position

Reference: PR/082725

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Posted: July 6th, 2026