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• Prepare and issue monthly and quarterly JV billing statements and cash calls in accordance with Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs).
• Track and reconcile JV costs, including CAPEX and OPEX, ensuring compliance with budget and AFE controls.
• Maintain detailed cost records to support JV audits and partner queries.
• Validate charges and liaise with asset teams to verify spend and variances.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and JV financial reporting packages.
• Perform variance analysis on actuals vs. budget and forecast for JV activities.
• Support planning cycles, including budgeting and reforecasting for JV-related expenditure.
• Ensure all JV financial activity complies with JOA terms, IFRS, and UKCS regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external JV audits, coordinating with finance, commercial, and legal teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of JV accounting systems, processes, and controls.

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Experience

• Previous experience in JV accounting in the upstream oil & gas sector is essential
• Strong understanding of Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) and AFE procedures
• Experience with SAP or bespoke ERP/JV systems
• Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for partner relationship management
• Comfortable working with large datasets and financial models (Excel proficiency)
• Familiarity with the UKCS fiscal and regulatory environment
• Understanding of hydrocarbon accounting and production reporting
• Previous involvement in JV audits or asset transitions (e.g., acquisition or divestment)

• Deliver consistent but appropriate cost engineering structures for projects, modifications and maintenance for ONEgas West
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly CAPEX and OPEX spending across all assets and projects.
• Develop and maintain cost tracking models and dashboards for management and field teams.
• Analyse variances between actual costs and budgets/AFE estimates and provide actionable insights.
• Work with Operations, Drilling, Completions, and Production teams to validate costs and explain variances.
• Support annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasts.
• Maintain rolling forecasts of costs by project and asset.
• Assist with AFE preparation and tracking, ensuring alignment with operational plans.
• Prepare cost reports for management, partners, and stakeholders.
• Support monthly close process, providing accurate accruals and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and cost coding policies.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Land, and Accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely cost data.
• Work with Accounts Payable to ensure proper coding and allocation of invoices.
• Support Joint Interest Billing (JIB) accuracy by ensuring costs are coded correctly to wells, leases, and projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in cost control, project controls, or operations accounting, preferably in upstream oil & gas.
• SAP P16
• SAP Business Warehouse (BW) PB6 / PB7
• Experience with oil & gas accounting/ERP systems
• Strong understanding of upstream oil & gas operations (drilling, completions, production, facilities).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and cost modeling.
• Ability to interpret operational data and financial statements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Self-starter with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Oversee daily cash positioning and forecasting across multiple bank accounts and legal entities.
• Initiate payments (including JV-related, payroll, tax, and vendor payments) in line with delegated authority and approval matrices.
• Manage intercompany cash movements and short-term funding requirements.
• Maintain accurate bank and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring integrity of cash records.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly treasury reports, including cash flow variance analysis.
• Monitor compliance with treasury policies, bank mandates, and internal controls.
• Administer bank account openings, closures, and mandates with banks.
• Collaborate with finance, tax, and legal to ensure treasury operations are aligned with regulatory and operational needs.
• Prepare treasury-related inputs for Board packs, management reporting, and external audits.
• Assist with banking due diligence, covenant tracking, and lender reporting (if applicable).
• Work with the Accountant to complete the month end processes for selected companies in the Group including Accruals and prepayment journals

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or ACT/CertT/AMCT)

Experience

• 2–5 years’ experience in a finance department and cash management , preferably in oil & gas, energy
• Understanding of treasury accounting standards and best practices
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP) for cash and treasury processes
• High attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and excellent Excel skills
• Experience with multi-currency cash operations

• Develop, maintain and communicate long-term production forecasts for late-life fields
• Support reserves/resource evaluation and classification in accordance with company guidelines and industry standards.
• Lead resource progression activities, including the identification and maturation of incremental recovery opportunities.
• Identify, assess, and communicate subsurface risks and uncertainties related to field performance and development options.
• Contribute to risk mitigation planning and scenario-based evaluations.
• Generate and evaluate development options to optimise ultimate recovery and field value.
• Support well intervention planning, redevelopment opportunities, and late-life production enhancement strategies.
• Collaborate closely with the Wells Manager on well delivery, surveillance, and abandonment activities.
• Provide key subsurface input into area development plans (ADPs) and life-of-field strategies.
• Contribute to investment proposals, project framing, and subsurface components of business planning processes.
• Work closely with Operations, Commercial, Wells, and Decommissioning teams to ensure integrated asset management.
• Interface with third-party operators, joint venture partners, and regulators as required.
• Provide subsurface input into commercial negotiations and operational planning.
• Conduct reservoir performance reviews and analysis of production and pressure data.
• Build and update reservoir simulation and material balance models where appropriate.
• Ensure subsurface data quality, integration, and availability for decision-making.

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

• Proven experience in reservoir engineering, preferably with late-life field exposure in the UKCS or similar mature basins.
• Strong understanding of reservoir management principles, including forecasting, reserves/resource management, and development planning.
• Proficient in reservoir modelling tools (e.g Eclipse) and production analysis techniques.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with non-technical stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of value drivers in mature asset management.
• Experience supporting well activity (planning, execution, surveillance)
• Knowledge of UKCS regulatory environment and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with subsurface aspects of decommissioning planning

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work proactively and independently within a dynamic environment.
• Analytical mindset with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

• Develop and maintain reliability models (e.g., RCM, FMEA,) for critical rotating and static equipment (compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, turbines).
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) following any significant equipment failure or performance deviation; produce clear, actionable reports with lessons learned.
• Lead failure mode, effects & criticality analyses (FMECA) to prioritise maintenance activities and drive design improvements.
• Implement and oversee condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography) to detect early signs of degradation.
• Define KPI dashboards (MTBF, MTTR, availability) and use CMMS/EAM systems to capture, analyse, and report reliability data.
• Collaborate with digital engineering teams to integrate IoT sensor data and advanced analytics into predictive maintenance models.
• Develop and optimise preventative and predictive maintenance plans in line with industry best practices and HSE standards.
• Provide engineering support to operations and maintenance teams during shutdowns, turnarounds, and major inspections
• Review and challenge maintenance tactics, spare-parts strategy, and vendor recommendations to ensure cost-effective reliability outcomes.
• Act as subject-matter expert for reliability within multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring new equipment and modifications are designed for maintainability.
• Interface with Operations, Integrity, HSE, Procurement, and Technical Authority to align reliability initiatives with overall asset management strategies.
• Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions on reliability tools and techniques to build capability across the plant workforce.
• Lead continuous improvement projects (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) focused on reducing unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.
• Ensure compliance with UKCS regulations, Oil & Gas UK guidelines, and corporate asset integrity frameworks.
• Keep abreast of emerging reliability technologies, best practices, and regulatory changes; recommend adoption where beneficial.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of reliability or rotating equipment engineering experience in the oil & gas sector, with at least 2 years offshore/UKCS exposure.
• Proven track record in RCM, FMEA, RCA, and condition monitoring implementation.
• Hands-on familiarity with CMMS/EAM platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).​​

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of gas processing equipment, hydraulic systems, and process safety principles.
• Proficiency in reliability software tools
• Excellent data analysis skills; able to translate complex datasets into practical reliability recommendations.
• Able to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive change in a matrix organisation.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Committed to HSE excellence; experienced in risk assessments and barrier management.

• Monitor and analyse well and production system performance across late-life UKCS assets.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement production enhancement opportunities, including well interventions, artificial lift optimisation, and debottlenecking activities.
• Provide production engineering support for well and facility troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain well surveillance plans to ensure optimal performance and early identification of issues.
• Analyse well test, pressure, and production data to support reservoir management and production forecasting.
• Lead nodal analysis and system modelling to support well performance diagnostics and production optimisation.
• Provide production engineering input to the planning, execution, and post-analysis of well interventions, workovers, and production restoration activities.
• Collaborate with the Wells Manager and Subsurface team on candidate identification and prioritisation for intervention activities.
• Interface with third-party providers for well services and intervention planning.
• Provide production engineering input to area development plans (ADPs), well proposals, and life-of-field strategy documents.
• Support production forecasting and resource assessment processes.
• Contribute to late-life field management strategies, including well abandonment planning and facility optimisation.
• Collaborate closely with Reservoir Engineers, Geologists, Geophysicists, Operations, Wells, and Commercial teams to deliver integrated asset management.
• Support production reporting, regulatory submissions, and reserves/resource evaluations.
• Interface with Operations teams to ensure alignment of subsurface plans with field execution and operational capability.

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Production Engineering, or relevant technical discipline.

Experience

• Strong technical background in production engineering, with experience in late-life or mature field management.
• Skilled in well and production system analysis, nodal analysis, and production forecasting.
• Familiarity with well intervention planning, execution, and performance optimisation.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams in an upstream oil and gas environment.
• Knowledge of UKCS operating environment, production systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with artificial lift systems, scale/sand management, hydraulic stimulation and well integrity considerations.
• Experience supporting decommissioning activities or late-life asset strategies.
• Working knowledge of production engineering software and network modelling tools (e.g. Prosper, Petex suite).

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Analytical thinker with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
• Ability to balance short-term production delivery with long-term asset value optimisation.
• Commitment to safe operations, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional working.

• Maintain accurate records of daily, monthly, and annual production data across all operated and non-operated assets.
• Reconcile production volumes with field data, metering reports, and third-party statements.
• Allocate production volumes to wells, fields, and partners in accordance with joint operating agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit production and revenue reports to regulatory authorities (e.g., NSTA, HMRC, etc., depending on jurisdiction).
• Coordinate with operations, marketing, and finance to validate sales volumes and pricing.
• Manage monthly close processes related to hydrocarbon accounting and revenue recognition.
• Monitor and resolve production and revenue discrepancies.
• Support internal and external audits, including providing documentation and explanations.
• Develop and maintain processes and controls for hydrocarbon accounting.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and reserves reporting where required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in hydrocarbon accounting, preferably within the upstream oil & gas sector.
• Strong understanding of production operations, allocation methodologies, and revenue accounting.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements and joint venture accounting.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with accounting and production software (e.g., EnergySys, ProdView, Petex, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a small, dynamic team.

• Deliver fit-for-purpose geophysical interpretation to support reservoir understanding in mature and late-life fields.
• Integrate seismic data with geological, petrophysical, and production information to enhance reservoir characterisation.
• Support mapping of remaining hydrocarbons and identification of bypassed or undeveloped resources.
• Identify and evaluate subsurface opportunities including infill wells, sidetracks, and intervention targets.
• Provide geophysical input to reserves/resource assessments and support resource booking processes.
• Manage legacy seismic datasets and evaluate new or reprocessed seismic where value-adding.
• Support seismic data conditioning, attribute analysis, and rock physics studies to enhance subsurface understanding.
• Provide input to 4D seismic feasibility and interpretation where applicable.
• Communicate geophysical risks and uncertainties clearly within multidisciplinary teams.
• Support risk-based decision-making in relation to development planning, drilling, and production operations.
• Work closely with Reservoir Engineering, Geology, Wells, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver integrated subsurface solutions.
• Provide geophysical support to well planning activities, including well placement, seismic interpretation at well locations, and operational support as required.
• Engage with third-party operators, joint venture partners, and service providers to ensure effective delivery of geophysical work.
• Provide geophysical input into area development plans (ADPs) and life-of-field strategies.
• Support technical input to subsurface components of business planning, investment proposals, and decommissioning considerations.

• Degree in Geophysics, Geoscience, or related technical discipline.

Experience

• Strong technical geophysical interpretation skills developed in a production or development environment.
• Experience working with late-life or mature fields, ideally within the UKCS.
• Skilled in 2D and 3D seismic interpretation and integration of geophysical and geological data into subsurface models.
• Experienced in 4D seismic interpretation with integration of production data.
• Experience supporting well planning and operational geophysics.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of value drivers in mature asset management.
• Experience supporting well activity (planning, execution, surveillance)
• Knowledge of UKCS regulatory environment and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with subsurface aspects of decommissioning planning
• Understanding of UKCS reservoirs, petroleum systems, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with seismic reprocessing, seismic attributes, and quantitative interpretation techniques.
• Awareness of decommissioning subsurface considerations and late-life asset management.
• Knowledge of resource progression, reserves processes, and uncertainty management.

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to distil complex geophysical information into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Pragmatic and flexible approach to problem-solving within a mature asset environment.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement​

• Develop and implement commercial strategies for late-life fields to maximise asset value and extend life of field where viable.
• Identify and assess commercial opportunities, including asset rationalisation, farm-ins/outs, and third-party access deals. Negotiate and execute relevant commercial agreements to exploit opportunities as per agreed mandate.
• Lead negotiations of complex commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and risk mitigation.
• Support due diligence and valuation exercises for new ventures or divestments.
• Work with subsurface, operations, finance, and decommissioning teams and other relevant stakeholders to create integrated asset strategies.
• Lead commercial input into asset business planning, economic evaluations, and partner alignment.
• Interface with regulatory bodies including the NSTA (North Sea Transition Authority) and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines.
• Represent the company in industry groups, government consultations, and cross-operator initiatives relating to late-life assets and decommissioning strategies.
• Act as the commercial focal point for assigned JVs, ensuring effective representation at operating committee meetings and commercial forums.
• Build strong relationships with JV partners and ensure alignment on commercial objectives, work programs, and budgets. Meet with Joint Venture Partners to secure support for planned operations and asset[OJ1] strategic plans, and ensure strong relationships are maintained, deputising for Commercial Manager as required.
• Negotiate and manage key agreements including JOAs, transportation, processing, and sales contracts.
• Administration of all commercial contracts and non-operated JVs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Legal Tax, Finance and economics specialists for preparation and review of negotiation mandates, draft agreements, and contracts, to ensure they meet legal requirements and business needs.
• Collaborate with economists and analysts to develop and review asset and transaction models
• Provide commercial input to cost recovery models, tariff structures, and commercial risk assessments.

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, Economics, Law, Engineering).

Experience

• A strong commercial orientated background and Northwest Europe gas industry experience, with a minimum of 10 years oil industry experience preferably with an Oil and Gas Operator.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the UK energy landscape and ability to apply both technical expertise and commercial judgement to maximise the profitability of the assets.
• Understanding of UK oil and gas industry licensing and regulatory regime.

Specific Skills​

• High level of communication, teamwork, negotiating, critical thinking, and priority management skills.
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate and develop robust solutions.

• Providing general administrative support for the General Manager and operations Management Team.
• Booking flights and hotels for business travel and training activities
• Focal point for training provider, responsible for coordinating data and updating training matrices
• Reception duties- answering calls, including receiving visitors, preparing meeting and training rooms, sorting and distributing mail
• Tracking and reporting on plans and budgets
• Utilising a variety of web based reporting systems to carry out performance measurement and benchmarking
• Maintaining registers and data gathered from a variety of web-based systems
• Ensuring all data is gathered and reported in a consistent and reliable manner
• Co-ordinating 3rd party support to technical teams
• Providing admin support to the office and the facilities within the office
• Collation of monthly reports
• Assisting with collating of any material for newsletters and other related publications or communications
• Preparing and providing control over presentation materials ​

• Further education/degree qualification

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role within the Oil & Gas industry or within the Petrochemicals Industry is preferred

Specific skills

• Strong communication skills externally and internally – ability to build strong internal and external relationships with business counterparts
• Pro-active self-starter who is able to work independently with minimum guidance
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good IT skills, especially in Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Willingness to adapt and learn new skills
• An ability to work under pressure
• Good communication (both verbal & written)
• Strong team working skills and the ability to work with all levels of personnel
• Ability to plan and manage workload within challenging timetable
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Sorting and prioritising mail received into the accounts payable email mail box
• Matching invoices to purchase order and delivery note, resolving discrepancies by liaising with vendors and internal teams.
• Manage end-to-end receipt of all supplier invoices: verify accuracy, apply correct SAP cost center coding, select appropriate bank details, and ensure optimal VAT recovery.
• Setting up of new supplier and employees in SAP
• Processing of staff expenses
• Ad hoc journal posting as required
• Expedite urgent invoices and resolve payment queries swiftly; return incorrect or incomplete invoices to vendors for correction.
• Interpret VAT rules and regulations to ensure accurate tax treatment across diverse transaction types.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal partners (Procurement, Treasury, Budget Holders) and external vendors to resolve anomalies, disputes, and other compliance issues.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless invoice flow and prompt resolution of system or process bottlenecks.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all data inputs while effectively prioritising and managing a dynamic invoice workload.
• Various ad hoc duties as required

Experience

• 2–4 years in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or Invoice Compliance roles.
• Proven track record of working with SAP 4 Hana or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload and adhere to set deadlines

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of VAT legislation
• Excellent attention to detail; able to dissect complex contracts and invoice data to uncover discrepancies or recovery opportunities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and guide vendors through corrective actions.
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying inefficiencies and implementing process enhancements.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage high volumes of invoices, and meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy.

• Lead the development and implementation of the company’s financial strategy, particularly in areas related to capital structuring and long-term funding.
• Support strategic decision-making through data-driven financial insights and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with the executive team on capital investment planning and project viability assessments.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with commercial banks, investment banks, and financial institutions.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and optimisation of working capital.
• Negotiate and monitor banking facilities, credit lines, and treasury instruments.
• Lead initiatives to secure external funding (debt, equity, or hybrid instruments) to support growth, operational needs, and capital projects.
• Prepare pitch decks, information memorandums, and investor documentation.
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate with legal, compliance, and corporate teams during financing rounds.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for business forecasting, valuation, M&A analysis, and project finance.
• Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support business planning and investment decisions.
• Ensure financial models are aligned with the company’s KPIs, financial policies, and reporting standards.
• Act as a key finance liaison with external advisors, rating agencies, consultants, auditors, and investors.
• Represent the company in financial negotiations, presentations, and regulatory discussions.
• Collaborate with legal and commercial teams to review and structure financial aspects of contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, economic developments, and capital market conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field (MBA or CPA/CA/CFA preferred).

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the energy, oil and gas, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience in financial modelling, debt structuring, and managing institutional funding relationships.
• Deep understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Deep understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering strategic oversight to the supply chain discipline.
• Supervise and mentor a team of up to ten staff and contractors ensuring high performance and development.
• Effective management and prioritisation of the team’s workload to ensure the requirements of the organisation are met.
• Effective supervision and leadership of the team, to ensure compliance with management systems, deliver high quality supply chain solutions and high operational excellence across the Assets.
• Lead safety investigations where required.
• Keeping abreast of, and ensuring compliance with, legislation, standards, and industry guidance.
• Strong engagement with internal and external stakeholders in matters relating to supply chain, including Viaro Senior Management.
• Setting the strongest possible safety performance expectations and hold self and others accountable for same; including, managing risk in a way that meets or exceeds HES requirements but also achieves, as far as practicable, the business objectives.

Accountabilities

• Safe operations of third-party marine, air and road transport
• Supervise team of Materials & logistics coordinators, schedulers, warehouse managers and operational buyers
• Support the end-to-end sourcing & contracting processes for logistics categories, which includes predicting scope; support negotiating of contracts and post-award contract management.
• Support operational procurement ensuring timely placement and expediting of Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and/or services in line with business requirements
• Coordinate and interface with Contracting & Procurement department to ensure operational procurement complies with and supports the organisation’s overall Contracting & Procurement strategy.
• Ensure supply chain commercial models are robust and optimized, taking full advantage of 40:40:20 (Demand/ Specification/ Price) levers and the key business value drivers.
• Key supply chain and business interface with Operations to ensure local business needs are met
• Drive & improve good supply chain commercial outcomes by working effectively with contract holders
• Manage strategic logistical supplier relationships including the resolution of operational and supplier performance issues.
• Support the effectively operationalizing process of the logistics contracts.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset within the broader team and with the stakeholder community, as well as with suppliers and maintain strong relationships.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the oil and gas or related industries with sound knowledge of Supply Chain and associated logistics, operational procurement and warehousing activities.
• An eager leader, with a solid Supply Chain (logistics) experience gained in an operation OU, who brings a track record of having executed commercial, innovative deals and is keen to make the next step in her/his career. Both strategic as well as operational experience with Air, Marine and Land logistics processes combined with experience in contracts management and operational procurement.
• Experience leading a team and driving strong results.

Specific Skills

• Flexible in terms of working within diverse groups and teams and across several technical disciplines and departments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and capable of building strong relationships and influencing others in all positions, including management.
• Must possess strong analytical skills, be self-motivated and performance driven. Personal characteristics
• Must be fully conversant with relevant industry legislative requirements, standards, and guidance.
• Good knowledge of modern reliability techniques. Knowledge of Computerised Supply Chain Management Systems

Leadership

• Provide technical leadership support to the Leman/CPUG and Greater Solepit Assets and Bacton Gas Terminal.
• Supervise and mentor a team of four Process Engineers, ensuring high performance and development
• Drive process optimisation and troubleshooting to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and enhance production
• Provide input into long-term asset integrity and production enhancement strategies
• Actively participate and integrate discipline contributions to squad work
• The incumbent is expected to play a leading role in one of the asset squads but also maintain a close connect and where required influence and provide discipline input and assurance to work managed in other squads in OGW.
• Lead investigations into process upsets, debottlenecking opportunities and flow assurance issues.
• Drive compliance with the essential Process Safety Standards and emissions regulations.
• Ensure design integrity through fit for purpose / risk-based application of design standards and guidelines
• Drive management of change (MOC) processes to implement modifications safely and efficiently
• Work closely with third-party vendors, EPPC contractors and regulatory bodies to support asset performance.

Process Safety

• Drive and ensure compliance with the essential UKCS regulatory requirements process safety standards, emissions regulations, environmental standards and company policies
• Participate in process safety reviews, including HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA and SIL assessments
• Ensure design integrity through fit for purpose application of guidelines, otherwise consciously deviate and ensures deviations are raised to document the risk assessment.

Support to Assets

• Collaborate with offshore operations, maintenance and discipline engineers to ensure seamless integration of process solutions.
• Provide process engineering support to producing facilities. This includes (but is not limited to) troubleshooting to resolve operational problems and restore or increase production; carrying out surveillance to enhance reliability and keeping production at capacity; finding optimization and debottlenecking opportunities to reduce OPEX.
• Supporting modifications, day-to-day operational issues and projects
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, process simulations, and mass/energy balances
• Provide process engineering input in various own squad workflows
• Provide support to producing facilities by appropriate work distributing. This includes (but is not limited to) troubleshooting to resolve operational problems and restore or increase production; carrying out surveillance to enhance reliability and keeping production at capacity; finding optimisation and debottlenecking opportunities to reduce OPEX, coordinating and leading Annual Facility Review, keeping process simulation models up to date.
• Support project departments in delivering new projects through technical reviews
• Effective management of audit and inspection actions to ensure safety actions, verification audit findings, and lessons learned are addressed in a timely manner.

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it

Experience

• Extensive experience in process engineering support for offshore oil and gas or petrochemical assets
• Strong background in process safety, flow assurance, and production optimisation
• Experience leading a team of engineers, with a proven ability to mentor and develop talent
• Proficiency in process simulation tools (HYSYS, aspen Plus, OLGA, or similar).
• Knowledge of UKCS regulatory frameworks (HSE, COMAH, EI, OGUK standards, etc).
• Familiarity with offshore production systems, gas processing and separation technologies
• Experience interacting with UK regulators an advantage

Personal characteristics

• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel offshore as required

Certifications

Willingness to complete and pass offshore training certification e.g. BOSIET, MIST, OEUK Medical etc.

• Develop and assess conceptual decommissioning solutions for late-life assets including well P&A, topside and subsea removal, and site remediation.
• Define the engineering basis of design for the Decommissioning Programme (DP) and related define-phase deliverables.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to translate regulatory requirements and commercial drivers into pragmatic engineering solutions.
• Perform screening, selection and trade-off studies to support investment and planning decisions.
• Collaborate with Wells, Subsea, Facilities, HSSE and Commercial teams to develop integrated decommissioning strategies.
• Support regulatory submissions and stakeholder engagement by providing technical input and supporting documentation.
• Engage with external consultants, contractors, and technology providers to evaluate and apply innovative approaches.
• Contribute to the development of project schedules, cost estimates and risk registers during early project phases.
• Monitor developments in decommissioning technology, tooling, and methods across the UKCS and internationally.
• Benchmark approaches from other operators and identify opportunities to adopt best practices and lessons learned.
• Help evaluate and structure potential collaborative or campaign-based decommissioning models in a constrained rig and services market.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in oil & gas engineering, with a focus on conceptual, front-end, or decommissioning engineering.
• Working knowledge of UKCS regulatory environment and the key stages of decommissioning projects.
• Understanding of late-life asset characteristics, offshore infrastructure types, and well P&A interfaces.
• Strong analytical and systems engineering skills.
• Exposure to decommissioning define or execute phase projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (e.g. BEIS, NSTA) and Decommissioning Programmes.
• Knowledge of asset retirement technologies, such as modular lifting, rigless P&A, or subsea recovery tools.
• Experience with cost estimation and schedule development tools (e.g. Excel, Primavera, or similar).
• Collaborative, with strong communication and coordination skills.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and developing early-stage ideas into defined work scopes.
• Proactive and inquisitive, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Safety-conscious and committed to regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility.

Certifications

Willingness to complete and pass offshore training certification e.g. BOSIET, MIST, OEUK Medical etc.

• Coaching of Junior staff/ Contractors and engineers
• Actively participate and integrate discipline contributions to squad work
• Supporting modifications, day-to-day operational issues and projects.
• The incumbent is expected to play a leading role in one of the asset squads but also maintain a close connect and where required influence and provide discipline input and assurance to work managed in other squads in OGW.
• Drive compliance with the essential Process Safety Standards and emissions regulations.
• Ensure design integrity through fit for purpose application of guidelines, otherwise consciously deviate and ensures deviations are raised to document the risk assessment.
• Provide process engineering input in various own squad workflows
• Provide support to producing facilities by appropriate work distributing. This includes (but is not limited to) troubleshooting to resolve operational problems and restore or increase production; carrying out surveillance to enhance reliability and keeping production at capacity; finding optimization and debottlenecking opportunities to reduce OPEX, coordinating and leading Annual Facility Review, keeping process simulation models up to date.
• Support project departments in delivering new projects through technical review

• Able to act as an independent Process Engineer.
• Experienced in facility optimization work in the context of WRFM, proven record of being able to initiate and drive opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in participation in engineering reviews such as HAZOP and IPF/SRS
• Proficient in process simulation: Unisim, Pipesim, HTRI
• Understanding of the wider engineering process. Previous work experience on upstream (brownfield) projects and operated assets is preferable.
• Experience in the upstream oil & gas industry.
• Knowledge of International Engineering guidelines and standards (e.g. API 520 & 521 as well as equipment specific codes)
• Knowledge/experience with offshore gas production will be a distinct advantage
• Flexible in terms of work location, willing to travel. Regular trips to offshore production facilities are an essential dimension of the job.

• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and execution of the annual inspection plans for pressure systems, structures, and pipelines.
• Support the review and validation of inspection workpacks, procedures, and schedules to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., PSSR, DCR, SCR).
• Interface with inspection contractors to track progress, resolve technical queries, and ensure high-quality execution.
• Collate and validate inspection findings, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) results, and anomaly data for reporting into the Integrity Management System (IMS).
• Assist in the evaluation and prioritisation of anomalies, providing input for risk-based assessments and repair scopes.
• Support preparation of inspection reports, dashboards, and input to statutory and assurance reporting requirements.
• Provide inspection engineering support across a diverse asset base, including:
• A major onshore gas terminal with processing and compression infrastructure.
• Offshore gas platforms, including Normally Unattended Installations (NUIs) requiring innovative inspection logistics and remote support.
• Assist in planning and coordinating campaign-based inspections during site visits or shutdowns.
• Support the review and implementation of Inspection & Integrity Management Plans (IIMPs) and Written Schemes of Examination (WSEs).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as the implementation of digital inspection tools, anomaly trending, and lessons learned.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with internal processes and external regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Materials, or Integrity-related Engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in inspection, integrity, or asset management within the oil & gas industry.
• Familiarity with onshore terminal infrastructure and offshore gas platform systems.
• Knowledge of UK statutory regulations including PSSR, DCR, and the role of the Competent Person.
• Proficient in interpreting NDT methods and inspection data.
• Experience with Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies.
• Exposure to NUIs or small footprint offshore platforms.
• Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms in gas systems and pipelines.
• Familiarity with inspection management systems (e.g. ACET, CMMS, IMS platforms).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.
• Well-organised and able to manage multiple priorities across onshore and offshore environments.
• Clear communicator, comfortable working with multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.
• Problem-solver with a proactive mindset and willingness to learn.

Certifications
Willingness to complete and pass offshore training certification e.g. BOSIET, MIST, OEUK Medical etc.

Leadership

• Provide technical Decommissioning leadership support to the Leman Alpha Complex, Bacton Terminal and Greater SolePit.
• Supervise and mentor a team of engineers ensuring high performance and development.
• Effective management and prioritisation of the team’s workload to ensure the requirements of the organisation are met.
• Effective supervision and leadership of the team, to ensure compliance with management systems, deliver high quality engineering solutions and high operational excellence across the Assets.
• Represent Viaro Energy on external industry bodies, ensuring that standards, specifications, guidelines, and strategies pertaining to the Decommissioning discipline conform to the requirements of relevant industry legislation, standards, and guidance.
• Keeping abreast of, and ensuring compliance with, legislation, standards, and industry guidance.
• Strong engagement with internal and external stakeholders in matters relating to reliability, including Viaro Senior Management, partners, the NSTA, HSE, BEIS and the IVB.
• Setting the strongest possible safety performance expectations and hold self and others accountable for same; including, managing risk in a way that meets or exceeds HES requirements but also achieves, as far as practicable, the business objectives.

Accountabilities

• Forming and stabilising a new UK-based Decommissioning department, following divestment of the Asset from the Shell portfolio. This is an opportunity to set the culture and define the capabilities required for the Decommissioning function.
• Oversee all Decommissioning activity for Viaro Energy which includes but not limited to review and challenge scopes for non-operated ventures.
• Lead and manage the preparation and delivery of an approved Decommissioning Programme (DP) for assets nearing or past CoP.
• Deliver Define Phase documentation in line with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Develop detailed decommissioning plans including well Plug and Abandonment (P&A), topside and subsea infrastructure removal, and site remediation.
• Ensure full alignment with UK legislation (e.g., Petroleum Act 1998) and regulatory guidance (e.g., NSTA/OPRED decommissioning requirements).
• Maintain effective relationships with key regulators including the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), BEIS, and HSE.
• Monitor and adapt to evolving decommissioning standards and environmental obligations.
• Act as Contract Owner for all D&R-related agreements, ensuring robust contract strategy, procurement, and contractor performance management.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships, alliances or consortia to enable cost-effective delivery in a resource- and rig-constrained market.
• Apply market intelligence and lessons learned from peer decommissioning projects to reduce costs and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders including Wells, Subsea, HSSE, Finance, Legal, and External Affairs.
• Represent the company in industry groups and initiatives to promote collaboration and continuous improvement in decommissioning.
• Lead decommissioning risk assessments and input into company assurance processes.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the oil & gas sector, with 5+ years in decommissioning or late-life asset management.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering complex decommissioning projects in the UKCS or similar basins.
• Strong understanding of UKCS regulatory frameworks, decommissioning cost structures, and contracting strategies.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and contract management skills.
• Experience in Well P&A planning and execution.
• Familiarity with industry consortia, collaborative delivery models, and new technology solutions in decommissioning.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Exposure to ESG and sustainability issues in decommissioning.
• Experience leading a team and driving strong results.

Certifications

Willingness to complete and pass offshore training certification e.g. BOSIET, MIST, OEUK Medical etc.

Leadership

• Supervise and mentor a small team of Technical Safety Engineers.
• Effective management and prioritisation of the tech safety team’s workload to ensure the requirements of the organisation are met.
• Supporting modifications, day-to-day operational issues and projects.

Technical Safety

• Your principal role will be to provide independent technical advice to help the company ensure that the facilities are designed and operated in a manner where the risks associated with Major Hazards have been reduced to a level which is as low as is reasonably practicable (ALARP). To do this you will need to work closely with a broad cross section of the organisation, including other discipline engineers, appraisal and development engineers, project teams, operations, engineering and maintenance teams.
• The role requires regular interface with the safety regulator in the UK in support of safety case management, inspections, combined operations activities etc.
• You will work in a small team responsible for the management and maintenance of 21 x Installation Safety Cases, 1 x COMAH Safety Report and the associated safety studies. This will involve assessing the effects of engineering and operational changes through studies including HAZIDs/HAZOPs, fire and explosion analyses, and Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) etc. You will take a lead role in identifying any measures that can be implemented to reduce the risks further.
• You will be responsible for managing and delivering safety engineering support for activities performed by specialist consultants or contractors
• You will be responsible for identifying Safety & Environmental Critical Elements (SECE’s) and defining the performance standards required. You will be a barrier owner for multiple performance standards including Temporary Refuge, EER, Lifeboats, Deluge, Fire and Protection systems etc.

Support to Asset

• Act as Technical Safety Engineering Technical Authority, providing assurance to the management of change including modifications and projects.
• You will play a key role in supporting Operations with ORA’s (Operational Risk Assessment) when SECE’s are impaired or degraded. And you will help the organisation to monitor barrier health and reliability where failure of SECE’s on demand occurs during a test.
• In conjunction with the HSE Manager, Engineering Manager and General Manager you will provide input to Asset Integrity & Process Safety Management monitoring and assurance activities.
• Provide support to producing facilities by providing input on immediate issues that require discipline input.
• Distribute work locally within a small team. This includes (but is not limited to) Operational and Cumulative risk assessments, safety case updates, combined operations safety assessments
• Support project departments in delivering new projects through technical reviews

• Technical Safety Engineering Technical Authority or able to meet the requirements for a TA.Willingness to complete and pass offshore training certification e.g. BOSIET, MIST, OEUK Medical etc.
• Fully conversant with relevant industry requirements, standards, and guidance
• Working knowledge of UK safety regulations and requirements is a benefit.
• Broad understanding of wider engineering process and industry practices.
• Previous work experience on upstream (brownfield) projects and operated assets is preferable.
• 10+ years’ experience in the (upstream) oil & gas industry
• Flexible in terms of work location, willing to travel. Regular trips to Bacton gas terminal and offshore production facilities are an essential dimension of the job

Specific skills

• Able to interface directly with regulatory bodies (HSEx) on technical safety issues.
• Knowledge of Physical Effects Modelling and Quantitative Risk Assessment, experience with FRED and SHEPHERD software is preferred.
• Able to facilitate Technical Safety Engineering workshops. These may include HAZID, Bow-Ties, ALARP, SIMOPs, and Facility Layout and Siting. Knowledge of HAZOP and SIL classification.
• Able to develop ALARP demonstrations for Technical/Process Safety risks and developing HSE Cases.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating engineering reviews such as HAZID, HAZOP/DSR.
• Knowledge and expertise of Human Factors would be beneficial.

• Provide expert guidance on material selection for diverse projects, ensuring compatibility and compliance with industry standards.
• Analyse and resolve material-related issues throughout the design, construction, and operational phases.
• Conduct failure analyses and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Develop and implement effective corrosion control strategies, including coatings, cathodic protection, and material upgrades.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to incorporate material and corrosion considerations into project designs.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, and standards related to materials and corrosion.
• Stay current with advancements in materials science and corrosion engineering.
• Lead the creation and improvement of metrics, reporting processes, and systems to ensure performance, compliance, and asset integrity in line with business objectives.
• Coordinate and promote QA/QC programs and policies.
• Responsible for data collection, assessment and calculation of pipeline corrosion and monitor corrosion trends.
• Provide and implement recommendations periodically to monitor, inspect, mitigate and minimize control corrosion rates to acceptable levels.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the corrosion inhibitors and provide corrective actions.
• Perform corrosion failure investigations and special corrosion related studies and review corrosion mitigation and monitoring activities in the field to identify the needed system modifications or procedural changes.
• Initiate and conduct special studies to minimise control corrosion to improve the facilities operation.
• Provide field technical assistance, assist in design and construction of corrosion control projects.
• Lead and provide expert advice on maintenance and operation of all corrosion related activities.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and contract agreements.
• Conduct field trials for newly recommended chemicals and/or technologies in collaboration with all related parties to select the best-in-class.
• Provide specialist support and advice to other departments within the organisation; including operations, inspection and engineering
• Effective planning and prioritisation of materials and corrosion discipline goals, tasks and projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Keep abreast of new technology, industry trends and practices relevant to the reliability of assets through industry level engagement
• Technical screening of Management of Change requests, Maintenance Change Requests and Maintenance Deferral requests to support effective management of technical modifications and deviations
• Effective management of safety actions, verification audit findings, and lessons learned, to ensure they are addressed in a timely manner
• Undertake regular visits offshore to ensure a high level of awareness of platform status and to maintain a strong relationship with the offshore teams.
• Develop and review technical specifications, work packs and engineering reports

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the oil and gas or related industries
• In-depth knowledge of material properties, corrosion mechanisms, and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with relevant industry standards and codes (e.g., NACE, ASTM, ASME).
• Proficiency with material selection software and corrosion analysis tools.
• Must be fully conversant with relevant industry legislative requirements, standards, and guidance.
• Familiarity with advanced materials and emerging corrosion control technologies

Specific skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Leverage technical background and experience as well as inter-personnel skills to ensure a high standard of technical guidance and strategic direction is provided to the organisation.
• Flexible in terms of working within diverse groups and teams and across several technical disciplines and departments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Experience coordinating with senior internal and external stakeholders across departments.
• Expertise in identifying technical gaps and providing solutions.
• Ability to communicate highly technical information effectively across various levels of expertise

Certifications

• Willingness to complete offshore mandatory training, and pass an offshore medical.

• Manage monthly payroll processing for all UK-based permanent staff and contractors.
• Ensure timely and accurate salary payments, adjustments, bonuses, overtime, and expenses.
• Oversee contractor payments in line with IR35 and off-payroll working rules.
• Maintain payroll records, salary journals, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with all UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NIC, statutory deductions, and employment law.
• Prepare and submit real-time information (RTI) submissions to HMRC.
• Manage P11D, P60, and P45 processes and year-end statutory reporting.
• Handle Auto Enrolment pension obligations, liaising with pension providers as necessary.
• Maintain and improve payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance.
• Work with HR and IT to ensure efficient data flows between HRIS and payroll systems.
• Implement internal controls to ensure payroll integrity and fraud prevention.
• Support audits and respond to internal and external queries.
• Serve as the point of contact for payroll queries from employees, contractors, and managers.
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers, benefits suppliers, and external advisors.
• Collaborate with Finance to reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and support budgeting.

• CIPP qualified (or working towards) strongly preferred.

Experience

• Knowledge of UK employment and fiscal law essential.
• Previous experience in oil and gas or energy sector advantageous but not required.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Officer managing UK payrolls of similar scale.
• In-depth understanding of UK tax, PAYE, NIC, pension legislation, and HMRC procedures.
• Experience with IR35 compliance and contractor payroll processing.
• Strong proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Sage, SAP, or similar systems).
• Excellent Excel and data management skills.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of handling confidential information responsibly.

• Provides rotating equipment engineering expertise in ensuring the integrity and production of production systems, including:
  (1) Design activities, guided by procedures or scarce precedents.
  (2) Translating the guidelines and standards into practice, solving common technical challenges and providing technical recommendations which have a perceptible impact on local business performance; actively drives the identification, development and implementation of new technologies and opportunities to optimise field operations,

• Resolves technical integrity and reliability issues of the operated rotating equipment, using Company tools and processes,
• Provides on-site technical support and contributes to the training and guidance of other professionals in the discipline and field, as required by business circumstances.
• May represent the Company externally as a subject matter expert with suppliers, customers and external agencies.
• Develops and assists in setting direction of maintenance strategies and maintenance reference plan, confirming and sharing joint accountability for delivering this plan.
• Owns, optimizes, deploys and confirms, rotating equipment maintenance plans, change proposals, pro-active technical monitoring plans, spares plans and obsolescence plans.
• Will be appointed as a Technical Authority who owns the rotating equipment performance standards, reviews deviations and ensures compliance with the safety case,
• Participates in technical audits and reviews, e.g. HAZOP, pre-start-up audits, etc
• Co-develops, optimizes and manages specialist contracts for rotating equipment aftermarket services,
• Assures quality of discipline related critical documentation and data, incl. SAP master data.
• Works collaboratively across Engineering disciplines and Operations and Maintenance to achieve delivery.

• Minimally BSc in mechanical engineering or equivalent degree, preferably holding and maintaining UK chartered status and corporate membership of at least one relevant learned institution.

• Relevant and demonstrable (hands-on) experience in design, operation, commissioning, start-up, maintenance and condition monitoring of rotating equipment, in particular for the types of equipment operated by Viaro.
• Relevant and demonstrable in-depth knowledge of and experience with mechanical (rotating equipment) engineering and systems integrity in the petrochemical or oil and gas industry,
• Thorough understanding of technologies and practices in oil and gas and energy industries,
• Knowledge of the design and/or field maintenance of aeroderivative and/or industrial turbines in mechanical drive applications,
• Affinity with active magnetic bearing systems in rotating equipment is looked at favourably.
• Manages the relation with multiple (groups of) internal and external stakeholders on tactical/strategic level and manages opposite interests. Scale and severity of consequences if things go wrong are moderate, requiring careful stakeholder management from an impact and reputation perspective.
• Competent in application of RCM assessments, reliability/availability and root cause analysis processes,
• Knowledge of and application of rotating equipment engineering standards; working knowledge of mechanical static and piping engineering standards,
• Conversant with related documentation and documentation requirements,
• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards for rotating equipment.
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, preferably SAP,
• High degree of personal independence and good verbal/ written communication skills.

Certifications

• Willingness to complete and pass offshore training certification e.g. BOSIET, MIST, OEUK Medical etc.