Instrument Technician

Spirit Energy; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Energy seeks an Instrument Technician for Barrow Gas Terminal to support maintenance and fault repair of gas production/processing equipment. The role covers routine and non-routine tasks, with reporting and commissioning/decommissioning activities to meet production schedules.

Requirements include petrochemical experience, engineering knowledge, and a BTEC HNC in engineering. The position involves a 9-Day fortnight, 9 hours per day, with 33 holidays annually and travel not covered.

Qualifications

• Experience in petrochemical process, operations or maintenance.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• HNC/BTEC level engineering qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Investigate complex technical issues and restore service promptly.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain records in systems.
• Carry out commissioning/decommissioning to meet schedules.
• Liaise with vendors, support functions and auditors as needed.
• Ensure safe practices and proper permits for protection of people and assets.

Skills

Petrochemical experience

Engineering principles

Effective communication

Education

BTEC HNC in engineering

Job description

In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and forms part of the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‑standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.

With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY – INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN, BARROW GAS TERMINAL

Required to undertake engineering maintenance and defect repair tasks, ensuring the reliability and scheduled availability of operational plant and equipment associated with gas production/processing.

Duration: Core contract role required until Cease of Plant Production (est 2028)

Location: Barrow Gas Terminal

Rotation/Hours: 9-Day fortnight, 9 hours paid per day

Holidays: 33 paid per annum

Please be aware that travel/accommodation is not covered.

Overtime and On call payment in addition.

In role you will be accountable for:

• Both routine and non-routine maintenance activities to plant and equipment, in accordance with agreed procedures and operational requirements
• Investigating complex technical problems relating to critical plant, identifying solutions and acting to return plant to normal operating service.
• Preparation and presentation of technical reports, and maintenance of records within the recognised systems.
• Carrying out commissioning and decommissioning activities to ensure planned plant operating programmes are achieved in a timely manner.
• Liaising with vendors, engineering support function and external auditors when required.
• Ensuring that safe working practices and procedures are adhered to within the area of work, and that appropriate permit are in place to ensure the protection of plant, equipment, environment, and the safety of employees.
• Carrying out the duties of Instrument Technician on systems such as Fiscal Metering, Distributed Control, Emergency Shutdown and Fire & Gas systems.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process, operations or maintenance
• Sound understanding of engineering principles.
• Qualified as an Instrument Technician
• The inherent hazards of operating in this nature and the substances involved require the job holder to possess a thorough knowledge of procedures and the process systems to ensure the ongoing integrity of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• BTEC Higher National Certificate or equivalent in an appropriate engineering subject is necessary to provide the requisite underpinning knowledge.

Mandatory Training to include:

• Ex Equipment in Hazardous Areas (CompEx EX01 – EX04)
• SBT01 Stage 1 Assemble and Install Small Bore Tubing Assemblies – Twin Ferrule
• MJI10 Stage 1 Initial Training – Hand Torque Bolted Connections

In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values; Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, brings fresh and progressive thinking to the industry, and has a strong sense of community.

But we’re not just about energy, we’re about Spirit.

At Spirit Energy, we are committed to creating an environment in which our team can thrive. Offering opportunities for career development, and fostering a community that prioritises inclusion, diversity, and equality, we are able to ensure everyone’s ideas are heard and valued.

We are looking for candidates who share our values, Agility, Collaboration, Care, Courage, and Delivery, and are excited about driving the energy industry forward.