About this role
This permanent Shift Supervisor role in Guildford operates on 12-hour shifts, following a 5 on/5 off pattern across six cycles before a 15-day break, with day and night rotations. You will drive daily oil production and gas import/export targets through DCS/SCADA control systems, optimise station performance and resolve abnormal conditions early, and coordinate operator activity across the station and wellsite. Additional responsibilities include liaising with oil export customers on expected rates and quality, managing day-ahead communication with the power supply provider, overseeing Permit to Work in the Shift Superintendent's absence, and acting as deputy Incident Controller for abnormal or emergency situations.
Job Description
Shift SupervisorLocation: Guildford
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts (5 on / 5 off x 6 cycles, then a 15-day break)
Shift Pattern: Days 06:00-18:00 | Nights 18:00-06:00Key Responsibilities
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts (5 on / 5 off x 6 cycles, then a 15-day break)
Shift Pattern: Days 06:00-18:00 | Nights 18:00-06:00Key Responsibilities
- Drive daily oil production and gas import/export targets through DCS/SCADA control systems.
- Optimise station performance and resolve abnormal conditions early.
- Coordinate operator activity across the station and wellsite.
- Liaise with oil export customers regarding expected rates and quality.
- Manage day-ahead communication with the power supply provider.
- Oversee Permit to Work in the Shift Superintendent's absence.
- Delegate and track first-line maintenance on gas and utility equipment.
- Act as deputy Incident Controller for abnormal or emergency situations.
- Deliver clear written and verbal shift handovers.
- Support daily, weekly, and monthly site reporting.
- 5-10 years' experience supervising, operating, or maintaining an oil and/or gas production facility.
- ONC or BTEC ordinary certificate in an engineering discipline, or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations.
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Oil and Gas Safety.
- Hands-on experience with distributed control, IT, and safety systems.
- Ability to translate PFDs, P&IDs, and schematics into operating procedure.
- Confident communicator at every level, from operators to emergency services.
- Full, valid UK driving licence.