Production Technician

Production Technician Our operator client  is currently recruiting for the position of Production Technician to join their operations team offshore.  This role is starting as soon as possible for an initial duration of 1 year (renewable), on a 2 on/3 off rotation.  Crew change will be from Blackpool (no travel costs will be covered but accommodation costs for mobilising will be covered if required). Responsibilities: ·      Operates high pressure gas production/processing plant and utilities equipment in accordance with procedures, utilising both on-plant and control room equipment, monitoring performance through control systems and regular on-site patrol, recording performance data and providing appropriate reports ·      Acts as Area Technician, monitoring and controlling all activities within a defined area of jurisdiction in accordance with permitry specification/constraints and appropriate procedures/work practices ·      Acts as Mechanical Isolating Authority, applying and testing mechanical isolations within defined area of jurisdiction and in accordance with company isolation procedures. Supports Production Team Lead with planning and preparation of isolation certificates. ·      Supports the Production Team Lead in drawing up Permits to Work and in preparing plans for planned and defect maintenance, ensuring safe working conditions for such activity and controlling the return of plant to service ·      Identifies and reports plant/equipment defects and operating abnormalities, raising and progressing work order defects through the system ·      Performs first line maintenance and remedial tasks, maintaining appropriate records ·      Analyses plant performance data to ensure the plant is performing at optimum efficiency, producing reports and recommendations on the findings ·      Monitors stock levels of chemicals, pigs, spares and consumables to ensure continuity of production capability and extracts process material samples and undertakes analysis to monitor product quality and to ensure that effluent discharges meet specified standards, taking corrective actions as appropriate ·      Develops and reviews operating procedures for approval and implementation in line with Company standards and statutory requirement. ·      Promotes a positive Incident Free Workplace culture by driving HSES and process safety performance and regulatory compliance through adherence to company standards & procedures, including the company CMAPP and HSES Policy. ·      Perform nominated emergency response role/duties and maintain the necessary competencies to perform these duties. Experience & Qualifications: ·      Embeds company Values and associated behaviours into their everyday work and interactions, continuously learning and developing associated competencies and behaviours. ·      Great communication skills that informs/shares knowledge clearly and unambiguously and also implements and embeds change. Builds rapport and is able to influence in a constructive way / skilled at influencing decision makers on complex topics. ·      Proven ability to work collaboratively, within their team and across the organisation and externally as required. ·      Networks effectively internally and externally, creating an immediate, positive and credible impression on others.  Leads other parties in conversations on the important issues and use persuasive contributions to influence change and action. ·      Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance ·      Sound understanding of engineering principles ·      The inherent hazards of operating in this nature and the substances involved require the job holder to possess a thorough knowledge of procedures and the process systems to ensure the ongoing integrity of health, safety and environmental performance. ·      Effective communication skills both verbal and written ·      Good organisational skills. ·      Confidence to make judgements relying on their own knowledge to react positively to any incident, to control and take charge of a situation.  Trained in areas such as firefighting, the use of self-contained breath apparatus, coxswain (offshore), first aid, HLO etc. to enable them to be part of an Emergency Response Team. ·      BTEC ordinary certificate or equivalent in an engineering discipline. ·      Several years of offshore production experience in the E&P industry. ·      Good communication and organisational skills. ·      Current valid Offshore Survival, Offshore Medical and MIST ·      MJI10 Stage 1 Initial Training – Hand Torque Bolted Connections ·      Company specific PVision Permit to Work CBT ·      Company specific Evision Risk Assessment CBT ·      Benzene Awareness - CBT ·      Confined Space Awareness - CBT ·      COSHH Awareness - CBT ·      Environmental Awareness - CBT ·      H2S Hydrogen Sulphide - CBT ·      Mechanical Isolations - CBT ·      Donut Descender ·      Asbestos Awareness - CBT ·      Authorised Gas Tester - C