AddressWhere you fit in
Gannet Alpha is an Oil & Gas production platform in the Central North Sea operating multiple subsea tiebacks as well as platform wells. Gannet Alpha contributes significant value to the Shell UK business and is strategically important for the ongoing success of the company in the Central North Sea.
The successful candidate will have experience in the Operations/Production and Maintenance Technician role specifically with a trade in either Mechanical, Electrical or Instrument.
What’s the role?
You will be working in a challenging environment with a requirement to be flexible to meet the operational demands of the installation. As challenging as it can be, you will be joining a highly capable and motivated team and meeting the challenges given can be hugely rewarding.
The O&M Technician role drives greater ownership and execution of maintenance delivered by Shell staff by developing flexible technicians who have the skillset to work effectively in either the operations or maintenance teams.
- Once integrated into the team, you would be expected to work in the maintenance and production teams looking after all operational and technical aspects of the process plant and equipment onboard.
- The O&M technician must also demonstrate a high degree of system/equipment knowledge and diagnostic ability, together with a mature and authoritative nature.
- Execute maintenance activities alongside Shell and contract technicians in line with the Corrective and Preventive maintenance schedules.
- Create and apply isolations to equipment using the Permit to Work management system (P-Vision).
- Carry out duties under the permit to work system both as permit requestor (responsible for the raising/creation of permits) and permit holder (responsible person carrying out work under a permit)
- Strong fault finding and diagnosis skills often in challenging situations.
- Support Turnaround/ Pitstop preparation and execution.
- Carry out duties as part of the platform’s emergency response team. Training will be provided where required.
Position is based offshore in the central North Sea on 2 weeks offshore and 3 weeks onshore field break rota.
What we need from you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Significant years within the Oil & Gas Offshore or Petrochemical industry (or equivalent) with a suitable technical qualification, HNC/D, NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Experience of maintenance in both safety critical and production critical systems and equipment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Good understanding of the end-to-end maintenance processes with the ability to apply this effectively, utilising SAP (Shell’s maintenance management system) and P-Vision (Shell’s Safe System of Work tool)
- Ability to read and interpret Process & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s), equipment drawings and vendor documentation.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone often applies when they don’t feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.
Company Description
Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then, we have grown into a leading innovative Oil & Energy company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning. Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week. Shell employs some 6,400 skilled staff as well as many contractors.
An innovative place to work
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Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.
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- We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
- We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
- We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
