Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor

Location: Guildford

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts | 5 on / 5 off x 6 cycles, then a 15-day break

Shift Pattern: Days 06:00-18:00 | Nights 18:00-06:00

Key Responsibilities

• Drive daily oil production and gas import/export targets through DCS/SCADA control systems
• Optimise station performance and resolve abnormal conditions early
• Coordinate operator activity across the station and wellsite
• Liaise with oil export customers on expected rates and quality
• Manage day-ahead communication with the power supply provider
• Oversee Permit to Work in the Shift Superintendent's absence
• Delegate and track first-line maintenance on gas and utility equipment
• Act as deputy Incident Controller for abnormal or emergency situations
• Deliver clear written and verbal shift handovers
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly site reporting

Requirements

• 5-10 years' experience supervising, operating, or maintaining an oil and/or gas production facility
• ONC or BTEC ordinary certificate in an engineering discipline, or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Oil and Gas Safety
• Hands-on experience with distributed control, IT, and safety systems
• Ability to translate PFDs, P&IDs, and schematics into operating procedure
• Confident communicator at every level, from operators to emergency services
• Full, valid UK driving licence

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