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SEGAL Dispatcher

Shell Aberdeen full-time

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Description

We are looking for an individual to join the Shell SEGAL (Shell Esso Gas and Associated Liquids) Asset, who brings a background in Operations together with strong commercial acumen, to help maximize the value chain in the SEGAL System.

The individual will require the ability to work within a small team and have analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably with an operations background. The position is based within the continuously manned United Kingdom Dispatching and Coordination Centre (UKDCC) and will work a shift pattern of 7-night shifts (1900-0700hrs), 1 day leave, 7-day shifts (0700-1900 hrs) and 20 days leave.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the integrity and safety of all inter-field and some intra-field pipelines for which it is the NCC (Nominated Control Centre)
  • Co-ordination and reporting of gas export from third-party installations/pipeline systems and onshore gas plants
  • Optimise throughput to maximise company bottom line
  • Deliver sales gas to achieve the Southern North Sea dispatching targets
  • Quality specification of gas export
  • Gas quality dispensation management
  • Daily dispatching of nominated sales gas to shippers
  • Monitor gas sales quality to National gas infrastructure
  • Co-ordination of shutdown and maintenance activities
  • Initial contact for emergencies
  • Out of hours cover for Braefoot Bay Tanker Scheduling
  • Work as a team player within SEGAL acting at all times as a reasonable and prudent operator, maintaining confidentiality whilst securing customer trust
  • Prompt decisions and timely actions are essential to ensure financial penalties are not incurred
  • Ensure that voice and data communications are maintained with installations. Where necessary initiate loss of communications procedures
  • Ensure pipeline Integrity and quality control monitoring in a safe efficient manner whilst complying with all relevant government regulations
  • Control of pipeline procedures. To monitor the integrity of the pipeline infrastructure according to the requirements of Pipeline legislation (SI 1996)
  • Participate in Emergency Response exercises adhering to company procedures and Health and Safety Executive requirements
  • Provide out of hours and occasional dayshift support to the Tanker Scheduling team
  • Delivery of manual reviews, audits, emergency exercises and engagements as per the UK System Operator Assurance Plan

Dimensions

  • Working within the UKDCC control room are the SEGAL Dispatcher and SEGAL Operator (both shift-based positions)
  • Co-ordination of Integrated Production, Transportation and Delivery infrastructures that form SEGAL, consisting of FGL (Fulmar Gas Line), FLAGS (Far North Liquid and Associated Gas Pipeline). and St Fergus to Mossmorran NGL Pipeline (Unit 3000)
  • Trunk line systems totalling 1600 km, linking 28 offshore and 8 onshore locations.

Requirements

  • We are looking for an individual preferably with control room competency who has effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with diplomacy and an ability to influence others
  • The individual should possess good analytical skills and the ability to work well within a team across locations, whilst maintaining a strong individual performance
  • Knowledge of PI Vision would be an advantage along with a responsive and focused approach to problem solving

What we offer

  • Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
  • Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
  • Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
  • Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
  • Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
  • Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase
  • Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
  • Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world
  • Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
  • Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • control room competency
  • PI Vision

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