Shutdown Production Operations Focal Point

SHUTDOWN PRODUCTION OPERATIONS FOCAL POINT

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Shutdown Focal Point. This is a 12 Month PAYE Contract role based in Aberdeen with offshore travel required.

Job Overview:

Provide dedicated operations support to shutdown preparation and execution as per client procedures

Role Deliverables and Responsibilities:

Manage the development of the Drain, Flush and Purge Strategy

Working with the Process EA3, manage the development of the boundary isolation philosophy

Coordinate isolation and de-isolations for all shutdown scopes

Coordinate the author of decommissioning and recommissioning NROs

Lead the production ramp down philosophy as per agreed Business Plan

Lead the phased system handover as per agreed Shutdown Plan

Lead back end PSSR activities and systems handover for leak test

Close liaison with Flange Manager throughout the shutdown process

Develop and ownership of the leak testing strategy, including contingency planning

Manage the develop the production team rota for cover and increased resource during key shutdown dates

Close liaison with Process Engineer supporting the asset

Provide regular shutdown progress updates and priorities across all shifts

Lead Operations status updates at weekly shutdown meetings

Close liaison with Production Team Lead and Production Supervisors

Understand and ensure compliance with appropriate technical and Operational standards and specifications are met and adhered to

Close liaison with Support Engineers and TAs to ensure all Production Related Technical Queries have been closed out and approved

Provide Production support to Shutdown Delivery Lead when assessing break in activities

Provide operations input to CeSAR Scope Change process

Develop process ICCs for shutdown intrusive activities up to the ready to be Verified status, including Process Isolation Plans, Isolation Selection Tool etc, mapping all BoCs to appropriate re-instatement testing i.e. to a test pack, TQ deviation or reverse integrity joint

Work with maintenance supervisor to ensure an RV delivery strategy is in place and supported by the production team during execution

Act as PSSR operations focal point during execution phase

Coordinate NRO HAZOPs

Act as operations focal point for DRB meetings and provide input to steering committee meetings as required

Key Technical Skills and Competencies:

Production and operations integrity awareness for the offshore assets

Able to quickly adapt as per the needs of the organisation during the Shutdown

Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

SAP Awareness

Strong safety awareness

Drive and performance delivery focus, embraces change and continual improvement

Collaborative style and focus on teamwork

Strong technical understanding

Demonstrable cross discipline Leadership capability

Ability to self-manage and prioritise time-bound work demands

Education

Degree or equivalent industry experience in similar role.

Work Experience

Significant industry experience in a similar role

Significant production and process experience

Demonstrable experience dealing with the safe and efficient execution of work during shutdowns

Demonstrable experience of conducting thorough risk assessment, with a clear understanding of ALARP, acceptable risk and identification of suitable mitigating control

Experience and thorough understanding of how plant is safely re-instated using completions systems and PSSRs (Plant Re-instatement)

Examples of communicating with personnel from different disciplines and areas of the business