Operations Technician (EC&I)

National Gas Transmission PLC; Wassertrüdingen; Vor Ort; EUR 49.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Market-leading pension (up to 12%)

Annual bonus up to 6%

Tusker car scheme

Life assurance 10x

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing and development

Zusammenfassung

National Gas is seeking an Instrumentation Operations Technician to maintain and optimise the safe operation of instrumentation and control systems across transmission assets. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and compliant maintenance practices.

You will diagnose faults, perform inspections and support projects, with a focus on incident response and regulatory standards across a hazardous environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven operational and maintenance experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics or Control Systems.
• Experience maintaining, fault-finding and repairing equipment in oil & gas or similar process industry.
• Knowledge of inspection and maintenance on equipment in hazardous areas.
• Experience with safe systems of work and safety procedures.
• Understanding of process plant operation and related engineering systems.
• Strong knowledge of engineering health, safety and legislative requirements.
• Compex and City & Guilds qualifications relevant to the role.
• Apprenticeship and Level 3 engineering qualification completed.

Aufgaben

• Carry out installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair on transmission assets including terminals and pipelines.
• Perform fault diagnosis to maximise asset availability and performance.
• Implement safe systems of work, issue permits and establish isolations for safe work.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, operational, asset and compliance records.
• Support construction, commissioning and asset replacement projects with technical input.
• Participate in emergency response, standby rotas and incident management.
• Monitor contractor activities and pipeline protection programs to ensure safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical

Electrical

Instrumentation

Electronics

Control Systems

Ausbildung

Recognised apprenticeship

Level 3 engineering qualification

CompEx certification

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing

City & Guilds 2377 PAT

Full UK driving licence

Jobbeschreibung

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• Opportunity for additional earnings through overtime and standby.

Candidate Location requirement: You must be located within a reasonable commute to the role location site.

Working pattern: On site, 5-days a week.

Travel: Some travel to other sites as required for business purposes.

About Us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About The Role

As Instrumentation Operations Technician, your role is responsible for maintaining the safe, reliable and efficient operation of instrumentation and control equipment to maximise asset availability and performance.

Why This Role Matters

As an Instrumentation Operations Technician, you will help ensure the continued integrity, availability and performance of essential transmission assets, keeping energy flowing safely and efficiently across the network.

Your expertise will contribute directly to operational resilience, safety compliance and the successful delivery of maintenance, inspection and improvement activities. Through your work, you will help protect people, communities and infrastructure while supporting the transition to a secure energy future.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair activities on transmission assets, including terminals, compressor stations, pipelines and AGIs.


• Performing fault diagnosis and rectification activities to maximise asset availability, reliability and operational performance.


• Implementing safe systems of work, issuing permits and establishing isolations to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with operational procedures.


• Maintaining accurate maintenance, operational, asset and compliance records to meet regulatory and business requirements.


• Supporting construction, commissioning and asset replacement projects, providing technical expertise and contributing to minor modifications and system improvements.


• Participating in emergency response activities, standby rotas and site incident management, including undertaking incident controller responsibilities when required.


• Monitoring contractor activities and pipeline protection programmes to ensure technical, operational and safety standards are consistently achieved

What You'll Bring

This role would suit someone who thrives in a hands-on engineering environment and enjoys solving technical challenges while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

• Proven operational and maintenance experience within a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics or Control Systems.


• Experience of maintaining, fault-finding and repairing equipment within the oil and gas sector or a comparable process industry environment.


• Knowledge of inspection and maintenance activities on equipment installed within hazardous areas.


• Experience of working within safe systems of work and applying operational safety procedures.


• Understanding of process plant operation and associated engineering systems and equipment.


• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering, health and safety and legislative requirements.


• A recognised apprenticeship and Level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent), together with a full UK driving licence.


• CompEx certification relevant to your engineering discipline and hazardous area equipment.


• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification.


• City & Guilds 2377 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) qualification.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What We Offer

• Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)


• Annual performance bonus up to 6%


• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme


• 10x salary life assurance and income protection


• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options


• Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive Recruitment

We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.