JOB DESCRIPTION The Production Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the production plant under the supervision of the Production Supervisor / Production Lead Result areas The Production Technician is responsible to the Production Supervisor / Production Lead for: Starting up and operation of the following systems as required by the Production Supervisor / Production Lead Oil Production System Chemical Injections System Produced Water System Drains System Service Systems Nitrogen System Gas Compression system Gas Dehydration Unit Fuel Gas System Utilities Making adjustments to well production/well streams with client consent. Monitoring the correct function of process equipment and instrumentation. Communicating deficiencies to the Production Supervisor / Production Lead. Being conversant with Company policies and procedures applicable to the work and perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner. Carrying out laboratory duties i.e. samples, analysis of produced water and operate chemical injection pumps. Handling and storing chemicals in a safe manner together with stock control of bulk and laboratory chemicals. Adjusting chemical injection pumps, to the optimum operational and cost effective injection rates. Ensuring correct plant readings are recorded and documented. Ensuring proper, verbal and written, handover during shift change and end of trip. Providing Control Room Operations support as directed by the Line Manager. Ensuring continuous compliance with the competency assessment procedure. Performing duties within capabilities as directed by the Line Manager. Stand in as Production Supervisor / Production Lead as required. Any other duties including housekeeping as directed by the Line Manager. Application of mechanical isolations in accordance with electronic permit to work system. Performing first line maintenance activities as directed and in accordance with the maintenance management system. Compliance with and commitment to: Corporate Management System Operational Safety case Operational procedures and manuals Company Policies and Procedures Environmental Management System Competency Scheme Performing tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Safety and Environmental Critical Activities DCS/Fire and Gas/ESD Systems Chemical Handling Sampling Operating process plant Isolation of Plant and Equipment Acting as a nominated delegated Area Authority when required. Emergency Response Duties Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Offshore Emergency Response Team Member DESIRED QUALITIES / QUALIFICATIONS Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate MIST / IMIST Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate Approved Awarding Body Certificate in Process Operations or experience Oil & Gas UK Certificate of Fitness to Participate in Emergency Response Team Duties Experience Offshore production or onshore petrochemical plants