Operations superintendent

Operations Superintendent 
Role Duration
12 Month Contract - Maternity cover
Location     
Aberdeen Office Based
Closing Date
17th April 2026 about the role The Operations Superintendent is accountable for the operational support at all offshore and onshore sites of the North Asset. The program of maintenance and upgrades on the offshore and landline sites will allow the Forties Pipeline System to be operated in a Safe and reliable manner up to 2040+. What does the day to day look like?
Adhere to and be responsible for the promotion of the clients 20 Principles and 7 Life Saving Rules to team, colleagues and external vendors’
Engender a culture of continuous SHE performance improvement via transfer of knowledge and sharing of best practice
Ensuring compliance with Company performance standards
Actively support and promote asset integrity management
Ensure safe operations by supporting asset in the management of operational deviations and risk assessment
Onshore focal point for the asset operations team
Responsible for assuring planning gate compliance.
To manage own team and influence wider team to provide proportionate responses to immediate operational challenges and ensure team is proactive in optimising plant, process and short range plans for the asset
Ensure effective scheduling, coordination and delivery of key asset operations meetings, including: chairing morning calls, chairing weekly integration meetings, and key member of planning meetings.
Management of onshore Synergi actions including ICP related actions. · Managing interfaces between system entrants and oil terminal including FPCC.
Lead or participate in Root Cause Analysis activities to address events/incidents and maximise operational availability.
Frontline support of regulatory inspections.
To act as primary onshore point of contact for asset team to ensure the onshore support team objectives are aligned with the asset’s demands, priorities and targets
Carry out frequent site visits and take part in “as-care” audits.
Clear communication of objectives and deliverables of the team.
Coach own team members to ensure their competency and skills are continually improved and provide performance feedback.
Support Operations Manager to promote the concept of collective responsibility to the OIM team to ensure delivery is consistently aligned to the asset strategy.  what do I need? Minimum Qualifications:
Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent, or considerable technical experience in a similar role with accreditation from relevant professional institution
Mandatory safety, medical regulatory regulations for travel working offshore UKCS
BOSIETMinimum Experience:
Extensive operational experience in the upstream oil and gas industry
Wide ranging technical understanding of offshore hydrocarbon producing facilities
Demonstrates general management skills, drive and performance, delivery focusJob-Specific Skills:
Emergency Response experience desirable
Highly computer literate with a demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to analyse problems, assess risk profile, determine action, and develop solutions, communicating intentions and progress to all levels
Able to evaluate full implications of actions on people, profitability, cost and asset integrity
Delegate effectively, empowering others to make appropriate decisions for themselves.
Prioritise workload carefully, weighing up the urgency and importance of issues
Able to work under pressure in high stress situations with an aptitude for clear and logical thinkingJob Knowledge Skills:
Working understanding of UK offshore legislation including OGA Production Efficiency Guidelines
Fully conversant with all forms of process engineering documentation, including block diagrams, PFD’s, P&ID’s, Data Sheets and Cause Effect charts

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