Field Operations Technician: Electrical & Instrumentation

National Gas Transmission PLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension up to 12%

Annual bonus up to 6%

Car salary-sacrifice Tusker scheme

Life assurance 10x

Flexible benefits (healthcare, dental,

Wellbeing and development support

Job summary

National Gas is seeking an Operations Technician (Electrical and Instrumentation) to maintain and troubleshoot critical gas transmission assets. You will work remotely between sites, diagnosing faults and ensuring safe, reliable operation across the network.

Strong background in Electrical, Instrumentation, OT, Automation or Cyber environments is essential. The role includes standby rotation and regular travel within the region, with a site-based pattern and driving responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, OT, Automation or cyber environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, or technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, instrumentation, control, and OT assets across multiple sites.
• Diagnose faults and restore equipment performance for reliable operations.
• Support PLC, SCADA, control, and industrial network system maintenance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation

Operational Technology

Cybersecurity concepts

Fault diagnosis

Technical drafting

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation/Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Industrial networks

Control systems

Job description

National Gas is seeking an Operations Technician (Electrical and Instrumentation) to maintain and troubleshoot critical gas transmission assets. You will work remotely between sites, diagnosing faults and ensuring safe, reliable operation across the network.

Strong background in Electrical, Instrumentation, OT, Automation or Cyber environments is essential. The role includes standby rotation and regular travel within the region, with a site-based pattern and driving responsibilities.