Control Room Operator - Subsea (SURF)
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About Us:
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably. Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.
Reports To
- Production Superintendent
Background
- Can monitor/operate controls panels for subsea equipment from Central Control Room
- Can perform well testing and troubleshooting of deepwater subsea equipment
- Understands multiplex subsea hydraulics controls and equipment modules
- Understands light/heavy interventions and workovers
- Supports offshore installation and intervention activities (Vessel/Rig/ROV)
- Responds effectively to emergencies.
- Ensures that system inhibits and overrides are controlled as per Management System guidelines.
- Ensures that personnel under their supervision are fully competent and aware of their responsibilities.
Authority
- Is authorized to control and adjust the automated process safely to maximize production efficiency, and to coordinate permits and related isolations for maintenance.
Immediate Subordinates
- Subcontractors, Vendors, Visitors.
Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards
Process
- Start up, operate and shut down Subsea wells, Umbilical, Risers and Flowlines from CCR and other remote locations.
- Monitor, analyze and control the performance of wells and production equipment to maximize recovery, within client reservoir management requirements.
- Well testing, chemical treatment and management of hydrates as required by company and client.
- Seamless integration & interface with TS CRO to ensure FPSO maintains continued safe production.
- Ensure accurate production reporting is submitted daily or as required by company and client.
- Support ROV/Rig/Vessel teams during installation and intervention work scopes.
- Updating and writing of operating procedures/guides associated with SURF activity.
- Operation and maintenance of hydraulic and control systems, related to subsurface production equipment, as required by company and client.
Marine / Safety
- 1 Implementing and enforcing Management System policies and procedures, in particular Isolation Standards, and PTW.
- Carry out all operations in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
- Report all discharges, leaks, spills, injuries and incidents, immediately.
- Ensure personnel understand and comply with current environmental regulations.
- Carry out Emergency Response role.
Maintenance
- Assist maintenance operations by applying / removing isolations as required.
- Supervise operation of the PTW system.
- Advise maintenance personnel on hazards of plant and equipment.
- Maintain clear and precise communications during maintenance operations.
Manage & Supervise Effectively
- Coordinate activities and resources across teams or shifts.
- Contribute to training and assessment of personnel.
- Control activities and development of subordinate personnel.
- Record and report on personnel development / appraisals and competence assessments as required.
- Efficiency improvement and pursue company goals.
- Create and maintain effective working relationships.
Emergency Response
- Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill).
- Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.
Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies
Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience of offshore production operations, working directly with subsurface production equipment (wet trees)
- Technical training to HNC level, or equivalent qualification (NVQ/SVQ Hydrocarbon Processing)
- Extensive knowledge of offshore FPSO operations, including Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Safety
- Proficiency in Flow Assurance & High Pressure/High Temperature wells
- Knowledge of functional safety related to IEC 61508/61511
- Offshore Personal Survival, Medical certificates.
- Proficiency in English at a minimum of A2 level according to the CEFR international standard.
- Medically fit according to the Company GEMS ‘Health Requirements to Work Offshore’ Instruction.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.
SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.