Instrument Technician

Spirit Energy; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Energy is seeking an Instrument Technician for Barrow Gas Terminal, UK. The role supports maintenance and repair of gas processing plants, with a 9-Day fortnight and a core contract until ceasing production around 2028.

You will conduct routine and complex maintenance, support commissioning/decommissioning, and ensure safe operations with proper permits and documentation. The role requires relevant qualification and strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Maintenance and repair of plant and equipment in gas processing.
• Investigating complex technical problems and returning plant to service.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain records.
• Commissioning and decommissioning activities.
• Liaise with vendors and auditors.
• Ensure safe working practices and permits.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and non-routine maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Investigate and diagnose technical faults in critical systems.
• Prepare and present technical reports; keep records up to date.
• Perform commissioning/decommissioning to meet schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors and engineering support when needed.
• Ensure safe working practices and proper permits are in place.

Skills

Petrochemical experience

Engineering principles

Effective communication

Hazardous area procedures

Education

BTEC Higher National Certificate in engineering

Instrument Technician qualification

Tools

CompEx EX01-04

Small Bore Tubing training

Hand Torque Bolted Connections training

Job description

HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT? 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. Rate: PAYE dayrate – TBC, please state expectation. 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.

Role in line with attached JD for a core Instrument Technician.

We are a truly pioneering energy transition company with a portfolio and ambitions that span the breadth of the energy transition. We’re continuing to break new ground, collaborating and thinking differently. We’re proud of our heritage. With more than 30 years of production, we’re maximising the potential of our existing assets and substantial gas reserves in the UK and Netherlands. Above all, we live by our commitment to safety in everything we do. Our portfolio is predominantly gas (96%), providing vital, primary energy to fuel our homes and businesses in the UK and Europe. Our strategy is focused on:

• Safely delivering production from our existing assets
• Meeting and de-risking our decommissioning obligations
• Exploring strategic energy transition opportunities from our existing assets