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Operations Shutdown Site Support
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Operations Shutdown Site Support
Application Deadline: 19 October 2026
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Shetland
Our Business
PX PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for PX Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com
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.
The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Operations Shutdown Site Support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to shutdown team in the planning and preparation for work activities to be carried out in site shutdown.
- Assist in preparation of drain, flush, purge & venting packs for release of equipment during site shutdown.
- As required, undertake periods of work onshore to prepare shutdown plans, intervention packs, permits and assist in all associated administration. The times and dates of these periods will be mutually agreed by operations management and the individuals concerned.
- Ensure work is carried out in compliance with statutory Health and Safety procedures and the Permit to Work system.
- Ensure a safe system of work for the control of inhibits, over-rides, links, Interlocks, LTIs and LO/LC valves is maintained.
- Ensure safe isolation of plant units for maintenance crew activities and reinstatement.
- Perform a variety of audit and monitoring functions to establish that safe and best practice is implemented in the work assigned.
- Be fully aware of all Operating procedure and Standing Instructions.
- Participate in Instructions update as required.
- Participate in compilation of TRA’s (Task Risk Assessment) prior to execution of a specific task or operation.
- Maintain general awareness of all procedures and fully conversant with those applicable to ISSOW.
- Assist the coordination of planning shutdown program.
- Understands and applies group working approaches to achieve goals. Shares knowledge and skills when required.
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- Previous experience with site operations and good knowledge of site systems, processes and operating parameters.
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with personnel at all levels and direct, co-ordinate and organise work of production and maintenance personnel.
- Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate safe working practises.
- Good knowledge of Permit to Work Systems, isolations & inhibits.
Benefits
- Contribution towards eye test and glasses
- Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
- 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.
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