Production Operator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Shetland
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Process Operations (Hydrocarbons) Permit to Work System P&ID Reading Subsea and Plant Systems Knowledge Fluid and Gas Mechanics Safe Working Practices Verification Assurance Control Room Operations

FULL DESCRIPTION

Production Operator

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Shetland
Work Type: On-site
Job Type: Full-time - Permanent
Salary: Not specified
Application Deadline: May 18, 2026

About px Group

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business which delivers net zero and stakeholder success through elite performance in the safety, availability, reliability and efficiency of energy infrastructure, industrial processes and related commercial activities - unlocking value for our customers as a trusted partner. Part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] portfolio of companies, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a private equity firm specialising in industrial decarbonisation investments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure commitment to incident free operations is maintained.
  • Develop a detailed knowledge of the subsea, process plant, and controls, including their function and operation, as specified and described in the operating procedures.
  • Safely and efficiently operate process systems either in support of the Central Control Room Operators or from equipment local panels, monitor plant conditions and respond correctly to alarm conditions.
  • Responsible for completing verification assurance and routine maintenance activities and maintaining quality records.
  • Maintain proper process plant records, log sheets and equipment running data sheets, recognise readings outside specified values and inform the Production Supervisor should these occur.
  • More responsibilities can be found on the Role Profile.

Minimum Requirements

  • N/SVQ Level 3 Processing Operations (Hydrocarbons) or equivalent
  • Ability to read and work from engineering/vendor drawings including P&ID’s and Cause & Effects.
  • Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate safe working practices. Good knowledge of permit to work system, isolations, inhibits.
  • Knowledge through a recognised qualification of fluid and gas mechanics or oil and gas industry related discipline
  • Good knowledge of well operations (ideally subsea), flowline and plant systems, processes and operating parameters.
  • Experience of process operations.

What you will receive from us

  • Contribution towards eye test and glasses
  • Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
  • Long Service Awards
  • Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible Benefits Package
  • Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.

Application Deadline: May 18, 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Shetland

Workplace type: Onsite

Reporting To: Production Supervisor

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