Decontamination Operative

NES Fircroft; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staffing provider in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Decontamination Operative for a 12-month contract at the Wytch Farm oilfield in Dorset. The role involves safely decontaminating equipment, using UHP water jet techniques, and ensuring NORM compliance. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills, a full UK driving license, and a flexible work attitude. Training will be provided for necessary tasks and equipment use.

Qualifications

• Competency in using UHP water jet equipment safely as per industry standards.
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces with appropriate PPE/RPE.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying work patterns.

Responsibilities

• Safely decontaminate NORM contaminated equipment.
• Monitor and control work sites when handling NORM.
• Equipment dismantling and pre-use checks of decontamination tools.

Skills

NORM Awareness training

UHP water jet equipment use

Lifting equipment competency

Manual handling awareness

Health Physics monitoring equipment

General Safety Awareness

Good communication skills

Full UK driving license

Job description

NES Fircroft are looking for a Decontamination Operative to join our client, a global Oil & Gas operator, at Wytch Farm oilfield Wareham, Dorset.

This is an initial 12-month contract position, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week with a requirement for flexibility on working patterns as operationally required. This role is based at the client’s decontamination facility in Piddle Hinton, though you will need mobility to work at all Wytch Farm sites locally – driving license required.

Overview

The primary focus of this position is to safely and effectively decontaminate plant and equipment using established decontamination techniques such as Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) Water Jetting, Scabbling, and Shot-Blasting to decontaminate the internal and/or the external contaminated surfaces. This position will also be responsible for undertaking NORM monitoring compliance control on Wytch Farm sites, to monitor for NORM after decontamination to meet regulatory requirements to allow the item to be reused or recycled.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Working with NORM contaminated equipment.
• Decontamination of NORM contaminated equipment.
• Equipment dismantling and size reducing to allow safe decontamination.
• Pre-use checks of decontamination equipment.
• Waste processing and packing in accordance with disposal site acceptance criteria.
• Plant and equipment operations to safely permit decontamination activities.
• Monitoring of equipment for release from facility.
• Monitoring and controlling work sites when working with NORM.
• Enclosed space working.
• The working conditions will require the post holder to wear appropriate PPE/RPE.

Qualifications/Skills Required (Training will be provided on some of below)

• NORM Awareness training.
• Competent in the use of UHP water jet equipment and how to safely use it in accordance with the Water Jetting Association code of practice.
• Physical ability to use UHP water jet equipment safely and responsibly.
• Competent in the use of lifting equipment and accessories, including slinging and fleeting.
• Awareness of manual handling and how to safely lift/move objects.
• Competent in the use of Health Physics monitoring equipment.
• General Safety Awareness and appreciation.
• A flexible attitude to work and willing to learn, there will be various training on duties such as the use of UHP equipment, lifting equipment, and relevant PPE/RPE.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to understand work and safety instructions and appreciate the requirement to work safely.
• Full UK driving license.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.