Instrument Technician

Perenco; Sandford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking an Instrument Technician to manage maintenance and operational testing of crucial equipment at their Wytch Farm facility. The role involves working in a multi-skilled team on a rotational shift pattern, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. The ideal candidate will have an accredited engineering qualification and prior experience in the oil and gas sector, with knowledge of ATEX equipment considered a plus. An extensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and private medical cover, is being offered.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Provision

Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Insurance & Dental Cover

Flexible Benefit Allowance

23 days holiday

Life Assurance

Profit 'Unit' Sharing Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold an accredited apprenticeship or HNC equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in the Oil & Gas Industry is desirable.
• Experience working with ATEX equipment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities on Safety Systems.
• Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures.
• Attend and participate in Operations shift meetings.

Skills

Maintenance of Safety Systems

Fire & Gas Systems

Flow Measurement Systems

Pressure, Temperature and Level Control

Gas Detection

DCS Systems

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems

Education

Accredited apprenticeship or HNC equivalent in engineering

Job description

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to be an integral part of a multi-skilled team working at our Wytch Farm facility near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset. Wytch Farm produces from 12 remote well sites, via infield flow lines to a central oil & gas gathering station, where separation, stabilisation, water injection, gas compression / drying / fractionation, oil export, power generation, sales gas export, LPG storage and LPG export takes place. We are currently seeking an Instrument Technician who will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and operational testing of instrument related equipment and systems to ensure efficient, reliable, and safe operation of our production facility. This role operates on a rotational pattern of 4 X 10.5 hour shifts – 06 : 45 / 17 : 15 (starting alternately on a Monday then Tuesday). The working pattern during projects and shutdowns may change and overtime may be required as circumstances dictate. Working within a multi-disciplined team to safely operate and maintain our Wytch Farm oilfield within the operational and maintenance procedures. Maximising the plant availability in the processing of oil received from our various well sites.

There are a number of Safety Critical Tasks that you will be made aware of and systems you will be required to competently operate.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance to be completed using company standards and procedures.
• Complete scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities on Safety Systems, Fire & Gas Systems, Flow Measurement Systems, Pressure, Temperature and Level Control, Gas Detection, DCS Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems.
• Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures.
• Complete Maximo work orders and ensure generation of new work requests to highlight plant and equipment failures.
• Raise relevant permits within the agreed time period to ensure that maintenance is completed efficiently.
• Provide assistance for projects, working with vendors and sub-contractors as required.
• Comply with the requirements of Change Management policies e.g. Plant Modifications Proposals.
• Employ Perenco Observation Safety Techniques (POST) to report safe and unsafe acts.
• Actively participate in a responsible waste management system.
• Attend and participate in Operations shift meetings.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to and actively promoted at all times.

Qualifications

• Hold an accredited apprenticeship or an HNC equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in the Oil & Gas Industry is desirable although applications from a related industry will be considered.
• Experience working with ATEX equipment (Compex Trained) is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Provision.
• Discretionary Bonus.
• Private Medical Insurance & Dental Cover.
• Flexible Benefit Allowance.
• 23 days holiday.
• Life Assurance.
• Profit 'Unit' Sharing Scheme.