Operations Advisor - 6 Month Contract - Based in Aberdeen
Our Client has a requirement for an Operations Advisor, who will be required to work on a
Contract basis in Aberdeen.
Location: Aberdeen, occasional trips to barrow/offshore
Contract: 6 Month Contract
IR35 status: Inside IR35
Rate: negotiable dependant on experience PAYE
Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home, must be Tuesday and Wednesday in office and one other day of your choice
Job Details
* Position Title: Operations Advisor
* Job Type: Professional Individual Contributor (requires degree or professional qualification)
* Location: Aberdeen
* Department / Function: Central Maintenance / Asset Integrity / TAR
Job Overview:
Purpose Statement
* Accountable for the development of the Operating Integrity Framework and its assurance and governance processes across our client.
* Ensure best practice execution of operations within our client's operated assets.
* Provide subject matter expert input across the full lifecycle of all operated assets.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Standards and Process Development
* Lead the refresh of Spirit Energy’s Permit to Work (PtW) and Safe Isolation and Reinstatement of Plant processes, including development and embedding of standardised, efficient processes across all assets.
* Lead the update and enhancement of our client's electronic PtW system, ensuring effective Management of Change (MoC) and procedural compliance.
* Introduce and implement an electronic handover and Control of Temporary Equipment tool, including associated MoC.
2. Operations Skill Pool Development
* Collaborate with the Training & Competence team to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the T&C process across operated assets, with a focus on shift-level T&C status measurement.
* Maintain and facilitate an active cross-asset Operations Integrity Forum.
3. Production Operations Support
* Provide objective input and support to resolve complex production operations issues or threats across operated assets.
4. Leadership and Culture
* Foster and uphold a culture aligned with our client's core values and leadership expectations.
* Model safety-first behavior and champion incident-free operations.
* Lead technical excellence and ensure alignment with industry and functional best practices.
* Communicate with clarity and influence, enabling two-way engagement across teams.
5. Performance Management and Development
* Role model our client's Values and drive high standards of behavior and performance.
* Support and sponsor skills, competency, and career development in line with policy.
* Promote development through varied assignments and progression opportunities.
6. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Recognize and address bias, and promote inclusivity in daily work.
* Advocate for diversity, fostering different perspectives and approaches.
* Use inclusive language and encourage collaboration on DE&I initiatives.
* Ensure equal opportunities and respectful treatment for all, considering protected characteristics.
Qualifications and Experience:
Competencies
* Solid understanding of operational management, readiness, and assurance.
* Knowledge of major hazard legislation and its operational implications.
* Experience in Process Safety Management and applying Operating Integrity frameworks.
* Decisive leadership with high standards, resilience, and adaptability.
* Strong communication and influencing skills, fostering collaboration and shared understanding.
* Proven capability in leading change and making quality, timely decisions.
Key Technical Skills
* Strong leadership in operational environments with Major Accident Hazards.
* Recognized expertise in Operating Integrity.
* Effective financial cost management.
* Ongoing maintenance and development of relevant technical competencies.
Education
* Degree preferred; however, significant relevant experience will be considered in lieu.
Work Experience
* Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly in supervisory and management roles within operations.
Certifications
* BOSIET and MIST (or willingness and ability to obtain).
Mandatory Training
* All our client's compliance and mandatory training, including annual refreshers.
Job Dimensions:
Strategic Input
* Contributes significantly to medium-term strategy (1–3 years).
LT Membership
* Not applicable.
Key Stakeholders & Relationships:
Internal:
* Asset Operations Manager
* Site Managers
* Head of HSE&S
* Technical Services and HSES Function
* Training and Competence Team
External:
* Regulators and auditors as required
Financial Responsibility
* Influence over Spirit Energy OPEX spend.