Production Operator

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

Process Operations P&ID Interpretation Permit to Work System Well Operations (Subsea) Fluid and Gas Mechanics Plant Systems Knowledge Process Plant Records Safe Working Practices

FULL DESCRIPTION

Production Operator

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Shetland, UK

Full-time, On-site | Application Deadline: 2026-05-18

About the Role

We are pleased to announce that [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have taken over operations of the Shetland Gas Plant (SGP) and associated West of Shetland infrastructure, marking the start of a strong new partnership with Serica Energy plc. The Shetland Gas Plant is a key part of the Greater Laggan Area energy system. We are now recruiting for a Production Operator. You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business which delivers net zero and stakeholder success through elite performance. 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.

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.

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