Vivid Resourcing
Location: Brunsbüttel
Contract: Contract
About the role
Our client is looking for a Document Controller (Operations) to join the operations team on a contract basis, making sure technical and operational documentation is accurate, controlled and easy to access across the site.
The successful candidate will manage the document control process for operational records, procedures, drawings and technical data. The role covers registering, reviewing, distributing and archiving documents, and keeping revisions and approvals up to date so that operations, engineering and maintenance colleagues are always working from the correct information.
This is a position for a document controller who is organised, methodical and comfortable working in a regulated, safety-conscious industrial environment. It offers exposure to the documentation requirements of an operating energy facility and the chance to support a team where accuracy and traceability matter.
Main responsibilities
- Manage the document control process for operational documentation, including procedures, work instructions, drawings, datasheets and technical records
- Register, index, distribute and archive documents using the document management system
- Maintain revision control and ensure approvals, reviews and updates are completed on time
- Check incoming documents from contractors, suppliers and internal teams for completeness and compliance with document standards
- Monitor document review cycles and chase outstanding comments and approvals
- Prepare and maintain document registers, transmittals and status reports
- Support handover documentation and as-built records following projects or modifications
- Respond to document requests from operations, engineering, maintenance and HSE teams
- Support audits and inspections by providing accurate records and evidence
- Contribute to improvements in document control procedures and tools
Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience as a document controller, ideally within operations, engineering, energy, oil and gas or other industrial settings
- Working knowledge of document control procedures, including revision control and transmittals
- Experience using an electronic document management system
- Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Competence with Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience in LNG, gas, process or other regulated energy facilities
- Familiarity with technical documentation such as P&IDs, drawings and equipment records
- Experience with SAP or comparable systems used alongside document management
- German language skills
- Experience supporting audits, handover or turnaround documentation
The offer
This is a contract role based in Brunsbüttel, Germany. Rate, contract duration, start date and working pattern are to be confirmed with candidates. Further detail on the site, team and scope of the role will be shared with shortlisted applicants.
If you are an experienced document controller looking for a contract role within an operating energy facility in northern Germany, this position offers structured, detail-focused work and the chance to make an immediate contribution. Apply below.