Head of Operations UK

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Head of Operations UK based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:

Operations
* Responsible for providing onshore operations support to the offshore operations team.
* Responsible for safe, productive and reliable offshore operations and effectively managing production outages.
* Responsible for implementing production operations standards including maintenance processes and procedures.
* Responsible for compliance with the Safety Case and all relevant legislation relating to offshore operations.
* Responsible for long, medium and short term operations planning.
* Accountable for delivery of key operational contracts in operations and maintenance area.
* Accountable for approving continued suitability of operation of assets based on cumulative risk profile.

Maintenance
* Responsible for providing first line maintenance support to the offshore maintenance team.
* Responsible for delivery of maintenance and inspection work execution and achievement of maintenance KPI's.
* Responsible for implementation of operations, maintenance and reliability programs and driving continuous improvement.

Shutdown Management
* Responsible for safe, efficient Shutdown management, planning, coordination and delivery in accordance with the Shutdown Management Manual.

People Development
* Responsible for the development, training and mentoring of the onshore Operations team.
* Responsible for management of training and competency of offshore personnel.

Budgetary
* Responsible for operating expenditure and management in relevant budget area.

Supply Chain and Logistics
* Responsible for effective management of key contractors and ensuring provision of adequate asset support through effective contract delivery performance.
* Responsible for the efficient utilisation of helicopters and vessels in support of UK producing assets.


Experience & Qualifications:

* Relevant university degree or relevant work experience which may compensate for limited formal education.
* Extensive experience in, and deep knowledge of offshore operations, the E&P business and Oil & Gas industry.
* Strong HSEQ leadership qualities, including leadership experience in Emergency Response management.
* Strong knowledge of production operations, production facilities and processing.
* Experience in offshore supervisory/ managerial role beneficial.
* Extensive experience of Offshore Installation Management and regulatory framework on UK Continental Shelf.
* Fully conversant with operations control of work processes and risk based assessment/decision making.
* Background in Electrical, Instrument, Mechanical, Process Engineering.
* Direct experience in maintenance processes, planning, execution and service delivery contract management.
* Experience in shutdown or turnaround management and delivery beneficial.
* Experience in operational readiness, handover acceptance and start-up of new production facilities beneficial.
* Previous experience in managerial or leadership role required.
* Adaptable approach in order to ensure operations are supported on a continuous basis.

Permanent position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference PR/053773.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.