PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (CONTRACT INITIALLY UNTIL 31 OCTOBER 2025)
Our client is seeking an experienced Production Technician to mobilise out of Aberdeen. This is a 3on/4off rotational initially until 31 October 2025. FPSO experience preferred.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
The Production Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the production plant under the supervision of the Production Supervisor / Production Lead
MAIN DUTIES:
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.
Water Injection 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. BS & W 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 clients 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.
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.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate
MIST / IMIST
Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate
Oil & Gas UK Certificate of Fitness to Participate in Emergency Response Team Duties
Approved Awarding Body Certificate in Process Operations or experience
Offshore production or onshore petrochemical plants