Production Technician

Wood is recruiting a Production Technician on a core basis for Harbour Everest. This role mobilises on a 2*2*2*4 rotation from Aberdeen.

• Production technicians should have an overall working knowledge of plant, process and associated equipment for their specific industry. Responsibilities include:
o monitoring and operating equipment,
o gathering data and maintaining records,
o carrying out isolations and de-isolations as required,
o preparation of work permits,
o preparation of complex items of plant and equipment for maintenance,
o preparation of complex items of plant and equipment for start of operations.
• Production technicians are also expected to identify production malfunctions or failures within the plant/process/equipment.
• Carry-out first-line corrections if required by role.
• A production technician must be able to interpret Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID) drawings.
• Production technicians should be fully familiar with and competent to operate essential safety equipment.
• Production technicians should be able to undertake task-based risk assessments and mitigate hazards in line with company procedures.
• Production technicians should be able to communicate effectively using multiple formats (verbal, written and I.T based) with other members of staff to provide effective information transfer and shift handover.
• Productions technicians should have an understanding of industrial processes and practices.

(S)VQ Processing Operations: Hydrocarbons at Level 3 or other relevant apprenticeship, or HNC/D with appropriate experience

ECITB Connected Competencies

The production technician will:
• Have the required competencies to observe, gather and report process data gathering information, perform isolations, diagnose faults with a wide range of plant/process/equipment and associated components.
• Have knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations and safe working practices, taking into account environmental and sustainability considerations.
• Understand and follow responsibilities with regards to reporting lines and procedures.
• Understand the preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area, materials and equipment, and the possible consequences of incorrect actions in these areas.
• As necessary put forward suggestions and develop modification requests to improve plant/equipment efficiency/safety of operations.
• Understand which tools and equipment to use, and when, and follow relevant training, methods and techniques and quality control and safety procedures for their use.
• Understand the types of defects and faults that can occur and what action to take.
• Utilise a range of process digital information, technology and equipment to support work related tasks and to communicate information.
• Correctly use permitting and authorisation procedures to maintain high levels of plant and personnel safety.
• Be able to read and interpret relevant P&ID drawings, related specifications and quality standards.
• Identify defects in plant/process/equipment and assist with remedial activities where required.
• Awareness of the regulated guidance and organisation requirements for the safe isolations and reinstatement of plant.

Behaviours:
• Put forward suggestions to develop improve plant/process/equipment efficiency and safety of operation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively to deliver work within given specifications.
• Demonstrate team working skills and interact with team members in a positive and professional manner.
• Work within an overall risk control strategy which has been developed by safety specialists and includes detailed criteria for identifying risks, together with clearly defined procedures for action which must be followed.
• Take personal ownership of, and responsibility for, completing tasks and procedures.
• Follow procedures, relevant codes and standards maintaining compliance with legislative requirements, company policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for identifying and reporting instances where procedures or work instructions cannot be met or where a variation is required.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that have been, and those that cannot be solved.
• Take responsibility for supervising and mentoring others where appropriate.
• Demonstrate the ability to coordinate work scopes effectively within a wider team, as required.
• Demonstrate effective handover of responsibility and equipment at the end of a task.
• Take responsibility and ownership of personal development, set targets to plan on how these will be achieved.
• Support operational requirements, achieve targets and maintain records as required, thereby minimising backlog and downtime.
• Maintain and demonstrate ongoing technical competence and skill set to current standards and updates.