Instrument Technician

-; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Instrument Technician in Runcorn. The candidate will calibrate and maintain process instruments and ensure compliance with safety standards. Required qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Instrument Engineering, along with maintenance experience in regulated industries. The position is temporary with 36.5 hours per week and potential extensions, ideal for those with a strong background in the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum City & Guilds / ONC certificate in Instrument Engineering or equivalent is essential.
• Hold a full UK driving licence to drive company vehicles where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and replace process instruments.
• Inspect equipment and maintain process instruments.
• Perform environmental compliance testing and documentation.

Skills

Maintenance experience in the oil & gas

Detailed knowledge of analyser equipment

Ability to comprehend technical drawings

Coordination across multiple departments

Education

Relevant approved apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds / ONC certificate in Instrument Engineering

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Instrument Technician – Kuora Global Runcorn

• Follow plant policies and repair procedures
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and replace process instruments as part of the plant's maintenance programme
• Maintain process instruments including valves, vibration monitors and other instruments
• Perform required environmental compliance testing and documentation
• Reduce cost of repairing equipment while maintaining or increasing the quality of repairs
• Work closely with plant operations to evaluate both routine and emergency instrument work
• Wear proper safety equipment in appropriate areas
• Be able to move in and around process equipment and confined spaces
• Check, examine and record on customer databases (IT aware)
• Comprehend technical drawings and other visual instructions
• Coordinate with multiple departments
• Inspect equipment
• Install and dismantle equipment
• Maintain equipment

Experience

• Maintenance experience in the oil & gas, chemical industry or other regulated industry – Essential
• Extensive experience working in hazardous areas – Essential
• Detailed knowledge of analyser equipment – Desirable
• Proof testing of safety instrumented systems

Qualifications

• Relevant approved apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent – Essential
• Minimum City & Guilds / ONC certificate in Instrument Engineering or equivalent – Essential
• Hold a full UK driving licence and to drive company vehicles where appropriate – Essential
• Detailed knowledge of DSEAR and ATEX legislation (COMPEX 01-04) – Essential
• SBT 01-02 – Desirable

Hours & Duration

36.5 hours per week

Duration: 31 weeks (7 months) with possible extension

Contact

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

Bilfinger UK Limited

Engineering

Temporary

Skilled / Semi-skilled

Bilfinger Engineering