For one of our clients in the oil&gas industry we are looking for an Offshore Operator
Our client is established in 11 countries worldwide and is active in the energy and water sectors. In the Netherlands, they operate as a producer of natural gas and are co-owner and operator of two gas storage facilities.
What will you do
The Offshore Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the P15 offshore gas production facilities.
The role ensures that all process systems are operated within design conditions and production targets, while maintaining compliance with the client their procedures, HSSE standards, and regulatory requirements.
The Offshore Operator supports maintenance, projects, and campaigns, and actively contributes to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Responsibilities
1. Production Operations
- Operate process and utility systems in accordance with operating procedures and production targets
- Monitor and control plant parameters to ensure safe and optimal performance
- Perform start-up, shutdown, and plant line-up activities
- Ensure product specifications (oil, gas, condensate, water) are within limits
- Identify and report deviations, anomalies, and production losses
- Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of operational issues
2. Field & Control Room Activities
- Execute routine field rounds, inspections, and readings
- Maintain accurate logs in e-logbook / DM-gas and shift reports
- Ensure proper shift handover (verbal + written) to maintain continuity
- Perform sampling, testing, and reporting of results
- Verify correct functioning of critical equipment and safety systems
3. Maintenance Support
- Prepare equipment for maintenance (isolation, depressurization, draining, purging)
- Execute and control Permit-to-Work (PTW) activities as Performing Authority when required
- Support maintenance execution and troubleshooting activities
- Participate in post maintenance equipment reinstatement and functional testing
4. HSSE & Compliance
- Actively contribute to a strong safety culture and intervene when unsafe situations arise
- Comply with Essential Safety Rules, TMS procedures, and offshore regulations
- Participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments (TRA/ORA), and safety meetings
- Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
- Ensure full compliance with ATEX, process safety, and environmental requirements
5. Planning & Coordination
- Provide operational input to daily, 28d, and 84d planning processes when required
- Support SIMOPS coordination and safe execution of concurrent activities
- Liaise with PTL, OIM, maintenance, and onshore support teams
- Participate in shift and operational meetings
6. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for plant optimization, reliability improvement, and cost reduction
- Support implementation of modifications, MOCs, and project scopes
- Contribute to lessons learned and operational excellence initiatives
What we search for in you
We’re happy to hear from professionals with a Technical Education (MTS) or equal (process technics, engineering, electronics, etc ). Plus preferable VAPRO C and at least 5 years offshore experience on platforms or similar installations. In this role you'll require both Dutch and English language skills.
We'd like to see as many of the following skills on your CV:
- Team player
- MS Office
- Nogepa 0.5 Offshore survival training incl. Huet
- Medical examination Nogepa
- Training work permit
- Completed full Plusport training (pract + theor. Part)
- VOP & ATEX Introduction
- Nogepa 1.4 Gas Measurement
- Level 5b (LSA)
- Capable operating as field- and paneloperator in a complex oil- and/or gas production plant Operator level (additional offshore)
- Nogepa 1.1 Helicopter Landing Officer
- Nogepa 2.6 Member Fire-Fighting and Rescue Team Offshore
- Nogepa 0.8 H2S Introduction
- Nogepa 1.9 Banksman or Nogepa 1.2 Crane Operator Offshore
- Nogepa 2.2 Offshore First Aid
- Living in the Netherlands
- Native Dutch