Production Operator
Application Deadline: 18 May 2026
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Shetland
Reporting To: Production Supervisor
Description
We are pleased to announce that px Group 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, processing gas from offshore fields West of Shetland and transporting it via the SIRGE and FUKA pipelines to the St Fergus Gas Terminal, where it enters the UK’s National Grid.
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 to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.
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, as specified and described in the operating procedures.
- 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, recognise readings outside specified values and inform the Production Supervisor should these occur.
- 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
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.Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.
