Production Technician

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

JOB OBJECTIVE

The Production Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the production plant under the supervision of the Production Supervisor / Production Lead

MAIN DUTIES

• Starting up and operation of the following systems as required by the Production Supervisor / Production Lead.
• Oil Production System.
• Chemical Injection System.
• Produced Water System.
• Drains System.
• Service Systems.
• Nitrogen System.
• Gas Compression system.
• Gas Dehydration Unit.
• Fuel Gas System.
• Water Injection System.
• Utilities.
• Making adjustments to well production/well streams with client consent.
• Monitoring the correct function of process equipment and instrumentation.
• Communicating deficiencies to the Production Supervisor / Production Lead.
• Being conversant with Company policies and procedures applicable to the work and perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Carrying out laboratory duties i.e. BS & W samples, analysis of produced water and operate chemical injection pumps.
• Handling and storing chemicals in a safe manner together with stock control of bulk and laboratory chemicals.
• Adjusting chemical injection pumps, to the optimum operational and cost effective injection rates.
• Ensuring correct plant readings are recorded and documented.
• Ensuring proper, verbal and written, handover during shift change and end of trip.
• Providing Control Room Operations support as directed by the Line Manager.
• Ensuring continuous compliance with the clients competency assessment procedure.
• Performing duties within capabilities as directed by the Line Manager.
• Stand in as Production Supervisor / Production Lead as required.
• Any other duties including housekeeping as directed by the Line Manager.
• Application of mechanical isolations in accordance with electronic permit to work system.
• Performing first line maintenance activities as directed and in accordance with the maintenance management system.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITICAL ACTIVITIES

• DCS/Fire and Gas/ESD Systems.
• Chemical Handling.
• Sampling.
• Operating process plant.
• Isolation of Plant and Equipment.
• Acting as a nominated delegated Area Authority when required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate
• MIST / IMIST
• Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate
• Oil & Gas UK Certificate of Fitness to Participate in Emergency Response Team Duties
• Approved Awarding Body Certificate in Process Operations or experience
• Offshore production or onshore petrochemical plants

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