Area Authority

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Area Authority. This is a staff core crew role on a 2/3. The preference is for experience of FPSOs in the North Sea.
Overview:
Experienced and safety-focused Area Authority to expand and strengthen the team.   This is a key operational role responsible for controlling activities within an assigned area through the Control of Work process.   You will coordinate permitted work, isolations and simultaneous operations, maintain a clear understanding of plant status, and ensure activities are prepared and completed safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Acting as Area Authority within the Control of Work process Reviewing, coordinating and authorising permitted activities Maintaining oversight of plant status, isolations, operational hazards and simultaneous operations Supporting safe work on hydrocarbon-processing plant, utilities, marine systems, power-generation equipment and integrated control and safety systems Managing the safe reinstatement of plant following intrusive maintenance.
Aligning Control of Work preparation with 28-day, 90-day and turnaround plans Conducting worksite visits, monitoring and audits to confirm compliance with Control of Work requirements Applying process-safety principles and maintaining awareness of major accident hazards and performance standards Managing interfaces between disciplines to minimise operational and simultaneous-operations risk Supporting effective resource use, identifying potential cost concerns and highlighting opportunities to reduce waste Capturing lessons learned and maintaining high-quality permit records Coaching offshore personnel to build their Control of Work knowledge and competence Carrying out duties allocated under the installation’s Emergency Response Plan Supporting additional operational activities and projects when required.
Essential qualifications and experience:
HND recognised trade qualification or equivalent technical experience Strong knowledge of hydrocarbon-processing facilities and utility systems Practical experience of Control of Work, permit-to-work and plant-isolation processes in an offshore or major-hazard environment Understanding of process-safety management, major accident hazards and performance standards Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary work and simultaneous operations Awareness of integrated asset planning and incident-investigation techniques Valid certification for working offshore in the UK North Sea Desirable experience:
Previous experience as an Area Authority, operations supervisor or in a comparable Control of Work role Working knowledge of FPSO operations and marine interfaces Familiarity with integrated control and safety systems, power generation, marine, subsea and diving, drilling and well-intervention activities Previous team-lead, supervisory or coaching experience The qualities you will bring:
A strong and visible commitment to health, safety, environmental protection, and asset integrity.
A calm, authoritative and accountable approach to controlling work.
Sound operational judgement and the confidence to challenge, pause or stop work when conditions are unsafe or unclear.
Strong planning, coordination and decision-making skills.
Clear communication with offshore and onshore teams, contractors, vendors, and regulators.
A collaborative approach that encourages engagement, shared responsibility, and continuous improvement.
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: PR/084108 People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.