Operations Field Advisor I

Work Schedule

• Rotational: 14 days on / 14 days off, or 5 days on / 2 days off
• 14/14 Schedule: 84 hours per week
• 5/2 Schedule: 40 hours per week

Work Scope The Advisor will support the review, validation, and finalisation of operational procedures by working directly with field Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and documentation teams to ensure procedures are accurate, practical, and aligned with field operations and OIMS 6-1 requirements.
Main Functions The Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring operational procedures are accurate, practical, and aligned with field operations. This position serves as a bridge between field SMEs and documentation teams by travelling to various locations, validating draft procedures, and supporting the refinement and finalisation of high-quality operational documentation.
A strong working knowledge of OIMS 6-1 (Operations Integrity Management System – Procedures and Work Practices) is essential to ensure compliance and consistency across procedure deliverables.
Key Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple field locations to support procedure validation and improvement efforts.
• Review preliminary procedures for alignment with OIMS 6-1 standards, ensuring proper structure, clarity, and compliance.
• Partner directly with field SMEs to gather operational input and refine procedural details.
• Assess procedures for accuracy, completeness, and usability in real-world field conditions.
• Facilitate discussions with field personnel to ensure procedures accurately reflect field practices and operational constraints.
• Collaborate with technical writers and documentation teams to incorporate field feedback and finalise procedures.
• Ensure finalised procedures are clear, actionable, and consistent with OIMS 6-1 requirements.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement within existing procedures.
• Act as a liaison between field operations and documentation teams to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in field operations, operational procedures, or procedure development, preferably within a relevant industry.
• Strong working knowledge of OIMS 6-1 or equivalent procedure and work-practice standards.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including field SMEs and technical writers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to translate complex operational information into clear procedural guidance.
• Ability to work independently in dynamic field environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to various field locations.

Preferred Experience

• 10–15 years of field operations experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) and/or Person in Charge (PIC) experience.
• Previous experience in procedure writing, verification, validation, or documentation processes.
• Familiarity with operational safety and compliance frameworks.
• Strong organisational, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in regulated or high-risk operational environments.

Work Environment

• Field-based role requiring frequent travel.
• Regular interaction with field personnel, SMEs, technical writers, and remote documentation teams.

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