Spirit Energy is seeking an Operations Support Manager to support safe and efficient operations of the North Sea operated assets. The role holder will manage delivery of support activities, ensure production operations are delivered efficiently, and minimize operating costs. The Operations Support Manager will also provide tactical assistance to the Operations Manager and act as the operational point of contact for third party operated fields.
Requirements
- Works with the Asset operations team to ensure Operating procedures are maintained and appropriately utilised in support of safe and efficient operations.
- Support development of and formulation of operations budgets and maintain oversight of commitments and forecasting within areas of budget control.
- Ensure operating procedures are in place for non-routine operations including but not limited to Turnarounds, pipeline pigging or flushing operations, Maintenance and inspection activities requiring intrusive activities (breaking containment), Stop / Start programs and coordinate the TAR Prestart up Safety Review (PSSR).
- Operations focal point for managing availability of processing equipment on subsea infrastructure and produced water handling facilities.
- Provide technical input to Process Hazard Reviews, Hazop / Hazid activities.
- Provide technical input to the functional teams to develop common processes e.g. Control of Work etc.
- Ensure Competence Management system compliance within the NL operations teams in order to maintain KPI of 85% compliance.
- Ensure robust development and management of asset execution plans to deliver safe and efficient operations.
- Carry out 1st line of defense operational audits within the field and manage where appropriate close out of Audit Actions.
- Support MyHSE investigations and where required lead investigations identifying root causes and proposing appropriate actions.
- Hands-on involvement on a case-by-case basis as needed to manage periods of operational performance challenges, in cooperation with other company departments and external third parties.
- Develop, maintain and extend contact with external stakeholders, including partners, suppliers, contractors and other third parties, in order to develop effective relationships, promote customer satisfaction and support fulfilment of Operations objectives.
- Primary focal point for third party field operational activities, managing monthly interface meetings with third parties
- Achieve and Maintain verifier competencies.
- When Required Represent Spirit NL and promote the company’s point of view at relevant industry, government and advisory meetings.
- Actively participate in industry working groups including ElementNL workgroups.
- As a member of the Installation Modification Review Team, provide operational expertise and insight to technical reviews of Installation Modification Proposals.
- Identify opportunities within existing installations to improve efficiencies, bringing new insight and innovation.
- Initiate and contribute to process improvements, manage and monitor the implementation after approval of the Operations Manager, to deliver targeted process improvements, manage production more efficiently and reduce costs without compromising company HSEQ policies or standards or contravening government legislation.
- One of two nominated deputies for the North Sea Operations Manager.
- Performs nominated emergency response role/duties and maintains the necessary competencies to perform these duties on an on call rota basis.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
