Instrument & Control Technician Expression of Interest

Kent; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore services provider is expanding its operations and is looking for an experienced Instrument & Control Technician for core crew positions based offshore in the North Sea. This role involves assembling, installing, and maintaining systems, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and certifications, with a strong command of English. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Instrument and Control.
• Experience working offshore as an Instrument & Control Technician.
• Valid offshore certifications: BOSIET/MIST, offshore medical, CompEx.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and maintain instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose faults and test equipment upon return to service.
• Follow safe working practices and report any issues.

Skills

Controlling Experience

E & I

Distributed Control Systems

Calibration

Tube Bending

Troubleshooting

Education

L3VQ / NVQ / SVQ SCQF7 in Oil and Gas Engineering Maintenance Instrument and Control L3 Diploma

Job description

About the Job

Kentis thrilled to announce that we are expanding our offshore capabilities and enhancing our service line with this growth. We are welcoming Expression of Interest from experienced and competent Instrument & Control Technicians for core crew positions based offshore in the North Sea and further afield.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Have the required competencies to assemble, install, carry out preventative maintenance, repair, diagnose faults and remove and replace and dissemble instrumentation and control systems and their associated system components.
• Understand the relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or procedures and safe working practices including their responsibilities with regards to reporting lines and procedures.
• Understand the preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area materials and equipment and the possible consequences of incorrect actions in these areas.
• Be able to read and interpret relevant engineering drawings (process and instrumentation drawings – P & I D) related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals and to follow work instructions and relevant plans and schedules.
• Understand which tools and equipment to use and when and will follow relevant training methods and techniques and quality control and safety procedures for their use.
• Understand their responsibilities for ensuring the care and security of tools and equipment used.
• Understand the types of defects and testing anomalies that can occur, how to identify them and what action to take.
• Diagnose function and test equipment on return to service.
• Be able to handle a range of digital information technology and equipment to support work related tasks and to communicate information.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad‑hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee’s skills, capabilities and role within the organization. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee’s current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your Knowledge / Skills / Education & Experience

• Relevant Instrument and Control qualifications: L3VQ / NVQ / SVQ SCQF7 in Oil and Gas Engineering Maintenance Instrument and Control L3 Diploma or L3 Apprenticeships (City and Guilds).
• Proven experience working offshore as an Instrument & Control Technician.
• Valid BOSIET / MIST.
• Valid offshore medical.
• Valid CompEx certificate or relevant Connected Competency trade tests (scope dependent).
• Working at Height (advantageous).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Communication

Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behaviour / Core Competencies

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively and work inclusively to deliver work within given specifications.
• Work within an overall risk control strategy which has been developed by safety specialists and includes detailed criteria for identifying risks together with clearly defined procedures for action which must be followed.
• Take personal ownership of and responsibility for completing tasks and procedures. Follow procedures and relevant codes of conduct with integrity and rigour and complete actions and documents accurately and honestly.
• Take responsibility for identifying and reporting instances where procedures or work instructions cannot be met or where a variation in them is required.
• Maintain compliance with legislative requirements and company policies, procedures and standards.
• Support innovation and development for improvements.

HSSEQ

The employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one we offer a range of family‑friendly inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

We are a disability‑friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially to find out how we can support you.

Required Experience: IC

Key Skills

Controlling Experience, E & I, Distributed Control Systems, Calibration, NEC, Tube Bending, Spectrophotometer, Sterile Processing, Schematics, Maintenance, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1