Instrument Technician

Find Apprenticeships; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is hiring Instrument Technicians for long-term offshore roles in the UK North Sea, offering a competitive salary and prestigious opportunities to work with a leading Oil & Gas operator on critical projects. Applicants must possess relevant certifications and experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• Valid BOSIET, MIST, and Offshore Medical certifications.
• Experience in onshore/offshore oil and gas operations.
• Time-served trade apprenticeship required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain offshore processing facilities.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Maintenance

Compliance with Health and Safety standards

Education

Trade apprenticeship in Oil and Gas

Compex Certification

Job description

NES Fircroft on behalf of leading Oil & Gas operator, is hiring experienced Instrument Technicians to join their offshore teams in the UK North Sea.

This is a great opportunity to work with a major operator on a long-term contract.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 3 years contract with high potential for extension
• Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, 12-hour shifts
• Mobilisation Base: Norwich
• Day Rate: PAYE

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Valid BOSIET, MIST, and Offshore Medical with no restrictions.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry (onshore/offshore), including a time-served trade apprenticeship.
• Compex Certification

• Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate within a multi-skilled team to safely operate and maintain offshore processing facilities.
• Maximise plant availability for gas processing from offshore fields.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with standards and minimising production impact.
• Complete Maximo work orders and generate new work requests for equipment failures.
• Support projects, liaising with vendors and subcontractors as required.
• Manage spares and test gases for testing/calibration of gas monitors.
• Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Safety-Critical Tasks:

• Maintenance of Shutdown/Blowdown Valves and Extinguishant Systems.
• Fire & Gas Systems hardware operation and testing.
• Maintenance of Fixed and Portable Gas Detectors, Level Measurement Equipment, and Nucleonic Devices.
• Testing and maintenance of Pressure and Temperature Measurement Equipment.
• Safe operation and testing of Safety Instrumented Systems.

Apply Now!

This is your chance to join a world-class operator and work on challenging, rewarding projects.