National Gas
Project Operations Representative - POR
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£48,500 to £61,500 + up to 6% bonus
Location - St Fergus Gas Terminal
Location requirement - Candidate must be located within reasonable commutable distance to the St Fergus site.
Working pattern - 5-days on site.
About Us
At National Gas, the work we do matters.
As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.
Join us and help secure Britain's energy.
About The Role
As a Project Operations Representative, you will serve as a key interface between the St Fergus Control System Replacement Project and Operations, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of project activities. Provide technical support and operational input. You will promote a strong safety culture, compliance with company policies and procedures, sharing of best practices and safety initiatives across principal contractors.
Why The Role Matters
This role is critical in ensuring that major infrastructure upgrades can be delivered safely while maintaining the integrity and reliability of operational assets. By representing Operations throughout the project lifecycle, the role helps manage risk, supports effective decision-making, drives compliance with safety and change management processes, and ensures that project outcomes are practical, sustainable and aligned with the needs of the business and its operations.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide technical support to the project team, promptly replying to Technical Queries.
- Locate operational and as-built drawings.
- Attend project progress meetings and provide constructive input and guidance on physical plant operations / limitations.
- Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
- Remain hands-on with site activities throughout the project as operational demands allow, maintaining authorised roles, retaining close engagement with critical assets, and ensuring operational considerations are accurately represented within project decisions and delivery.
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- Manage setting to work and in accordance with the safe control of work procedures.
- Initiator for management of change modification process, follow design, installation, commissioning and closure of the modification.
- Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, HAZCON, LOPA studies.
What You'll Bring
This role would suit someone who thrives in a technical environment and is passionate about process safety, asset reliability and project delivery. You’ll enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders, solving operational challenges and playing a key role in delivering critical infrastructure improvements.
Essential
- Experience in the design, maintenance and commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, electronics or control systems.
- A strong understanding of process safety principles and their application within an operational environment.
- A completed apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics or Control Systems.
- A minimum HNC/HND qualification in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation.
- CompEx Ex01-Ex04 certification for the installation, inspection and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment in hazardous areas.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, contractors and operational stakeholders, providing clear technical advice and guidance.
- A proactive approach to safety, risk management and continuous improvement.
- A valid UK driving licence and a willingness to be actively involved in site-based activities.
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Desirable
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive improvements.
- Knowledge and understanding of regulated environments.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).
What We Offer
- Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
- Annual performance bonus up to 6%
- Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
- 26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
- 10x salary life assurance and income protection
- Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
- Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities
Inclusive Recruitment
We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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