Operator Offshore

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 TAQA 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 TAQA’s 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                                              

Even if you do not see yourself reflected in all the skills required, we still encourage to apply. Research has shown that not everyone applies if they do not feel 100% qualified. However, with our personal development budget 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 is a contractor position for at least one year. We kindly ask that only candidates who are on the payroll of an agency are submitted for this role. Unfortunately, we are not able to consider direct applications or candidates not represented by an agency

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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