Shift Supervisor
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 17 September 2026
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Location: Guilford
Contract Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
Control DCS/SCADA inputs to achieve daily oil production and gas import/export targets.
Optimise station performance and correct abnormal conditions before escalation.
Coordinate operator activities across the station and wellsites during each shift.
Liaise directly with oil export customers regarding expected rates and quality.
Manage day-ahead communication with the electrical power supply provider.
Supervise the Permit to Work system in the Shift Superintendent's absence.
Delegate and track first-line maintenance on gas and utility equipment.
Produce detailed shift handovers, both written and verbal, to ensure continuity.
Deputise as Incident Controller for abnormal or emergency situations.
Support daily, weekly, and monthly reporting through the site's reporting systems.
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.
Practical experience with distributed control, IT, and safety systems.
Ability to read and translate PFDs, P&IDs, and schematics into operating procedure.
Confident communicator across all levels, from operators to emergency services.
Full, valid UK driving licence
Location: Guilford
Contract Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
Control DCS/SCADA inputs to achieve daily oil production and gas import/export targets.
Optimise station performance and correct abnormal conditions before escalation.
Coordinate operator activities across the station and wellsites during each shift.
Liaise directly with oil export customers regarding expected rates and quality.
Manage day-ahead communication with the electrical power supply provider.
Supervise the Permit to Work system in the Shift Superintendent's absence.
Delegate and track first-line maintenance on gas and utility equipment.
Produce detailed shift handovers, both written and verbal, to ensure continuity.
Deputise as Incident Controller for abnormal or emergency situations.
Support daily, weekly, and monthly reporting through the site's reporting systems.
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.
Practical experience with distributed control, IT, and safety systems.
Ability to read and translate PFDs, P&IDs, and schematics into operating procedure.
Confident communicator across all levels, from operators to emergency services.
Full, valid UK driving licence