Dayshift Operator

What will you do

The two underground gas storage facilities in Alkmaar are called Peak Gas Installation Alkmaar and Gas Storage Bergermeer.

Both storage facilities fulfil a strategic and different role in the security of energy supply, at a time when the Netherlands is going to import more and more gas to continue to meet the demand of households, businesses and industry in the coming decades. Gas storage facilities will then be needed to store the imported gas.

The Onshore Day Operator performs all field operational tasks and assists the Production Team Lead in the safe operation of onshore production and storage facilities. He is not part of the shift and has no tasks behind the main Control panel in the Central Control Room. The Onshore Day Operator completes operational PM’s, keeps records and reports malfunctions of equipment, performs routine maintenance & site inspections, releasing the work permits at the job site (including a LMRA), performs a job site inspection after completion of work and carry out Condensate & Produced Water shipments. The Onshore Day Operator receives daily instructions from the Production Team Lead. A high level of awareness of safety and environmental precautions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Update all relevant Data in logbook and data systems

• Record safety issues through the OOG GO card system and gathering all required information to fulfill the duties.

• Ensures all relevant operating or special instructions are communicated to the shift, both verbally and by entries into the logbook and carrying out special duties as directed by the supervisor

• Responsible for the safe release of installations for maintenance and controls the application of the "Permit to Work" procedure Acting as ‘Verifier’ or ‘Releaser’

• Reporting on well and plant performance and identifying symptoms of problems or potential problems

• Support investigations of causes through data gathering and analysis

• Perform inspection rounds

• Reviewing of Work Instructions

What we search for in you

We’re happy to hear from professionals with an (V)MBO education in a technical, electronics or process technology direction or equivalent work experience. 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:

• Knowledge/experience in main plant processes such as Gas and oil, Production water, Condensate, Drying trains and Metering Stations

• Excellent communications

• You live in a maximum of 45 minutes driving from the control room

Even if you do not see yourself reflected in all the skills required, we still encourage you to apply. Research has shown that not everyone applies if they do not feel 100% qualified. However, with our personal development budgets we'd be more than happy to help you grow to your potential in this job.

What we offer

You'll be part of the TAQA team filled with energetic and international people that describe their colleagues as helpful, driven, knowledgeable and professional!

This vacancy concerns a contractor/freelancer role till at least the end of 2026

Who are we

We focus on the on- and offshore production of oil and gas as well as the operation of two underground gas storage facilities. The latter are strategic assets in the reliable provision of gas in the Netherlands. Their importance will only increase in the coming years as the greater dependence on gas imports will mean domestic storage becomes key to maintaining security of supply.

The energy landscape in the Netherlands is changing, and TAQA is supporting the energy transition in two key ways: we are contributing to continuity of gas supply in the short-term as the transition agenda moves forward. We are also participating in large-scale sustainability developments such as hydrogen and green gas expertise center Investa and Porthos, a CO₂ capture and storage project.

Our success as a company depends on the engagement and passion of our people. Although our organization is large and global, locally we work with short reporting lines in an open and informal culture.

We strive for diversity when attracting talent to our organisation and give your personal development our full attention. In all we do, safety is our first priority. The safety and care of our people, as well as our surroundings and the environment.

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