Instrument Technician

Strategic Resources European Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Instrument Technician for a temporary contract. The successful candidate will ensure the safe functioning of control systems, perform preventative maintenance, and comply with safety regulations. Candidates must hold relevant certificates and have demonstrated experience in DCS and fire and gas maintenance. This role offers competitive pay and requires immediate availability along with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate.
• Experience of direct DCS, PLC, F&G and ESD Maintenance.
• Training in Hazardous Areas.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental practices.
• Conduct ATEX inspections as required.

Skills

DCS and PLC Maintenance

Calibration of Process Level Transmitters

Fire and Gas System Maintenance

Environmental Awareness

Initiative

Education

Recognised certificate in Instrumentation/Electronics

Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate

Tools

Maximo Maintenance Management System

Job description

Instrument Technician

Our prestigious Client who offers decades of experience to and reliable offshore solutions are currently seeking an experienced Instrument Technician or a short-term contract in the UK.

The role and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: -

Contract: - Temporary (PAYE)

Start: - ASAP

Duration: - April 2026

Rotation:- 3/4

Job objective

The Instrument Technician is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient functioning of the DCS, control systems and all its associated equipment and to perform preventative and corrective maintenance duties and tasks safely and effectively. Additionally assisting in specific areas of the production operation as required.

The Instrument Technician is responsible to the Instrument Lead for:

• Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating all instrumentation installed on the installation.

• Repairing and calibrating all fire and gas systems.
• Repairing and maintaining all electronic control systems.
• Regularly inspecting the Instrumentation system to ensure correct operation of the equipment, associated with the DCS, F&G and ESD systems including portable equipment.
• Direct liaison with Kongsberg for technical assistance as and when required.

• Implementing and following through of Planned Maintenance routines and Corrective Maintenance work orders from the Maximo Maintenance Management System (MMS) for all instrumentation.
• Ensuring all applicable (installations) equipment adheres to intrinsically safe codes of practice.
• Maintaining operational effectiveness of computer LAN (Local Area Networks) onboard installation.
• Efficient and economic use of spare equipment and administration of Maximo Maintenance Management System (MMS).

• Completing all Training as directed by the company including Onboard Familiarisation.
• Ensuring continuous compliance with the Client's competency assessment procedure.
• Carry out ATEX inspections as directed.
• Performing tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Stand in as Instrument Lead as required.
• Compliance with and commitment to:

• Company Corporate Management System

• Company Operational Safety Case
• The development and review of operational procedures and manuals
• Company Policies and Procedures
• Company Environmental Management System
• Company Competency Scheme

Safety and Environmental Critical Activities

• Ensuring functionality of F&G, ESD and DCS systems
• Calibration of process level transmitters
• Electronic work in hazardous areas
• Maintenance and Calibration of Oil in Water Monitors.
• Maintenance of DCS

Emergency Response Duties

• Muster Checker A
• Offshore Emergency Response Team Member A
• Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain H

Education & experience

• Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate A;G;H
• MIST / IMIST A;G;H
• Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate A;G;H
• Oil & Gas UK Certificate of Fitness to Participate in Emergency Response Team Duties A
• Recognised certificate in Instrumentation/Electronics A;G;H

• Experience of direct DCS, PLC, F&G and ESD Maintenance
• Experience of direct DCS Maintenance
• Arrival Installation Safety Induction A;G;H
• Authorised Gas Tester A;G;H
• Electronic Permit to Work Area Authority A;G;H
• Isolating Authority A;G;H
• Offshore Emergency Response Team Member A
• Environmental Awareness A;G;H
• Hazardous Areas 5 day Compex A;G;H
• Fire and Gas ESD Maintenance A;G;H
• Electricity at Work Regulations A;H
• Authorised Instrument Person A;G;H
• DCS Maintenance A
• DCS Basic A
• Small Bore Tubing/Fittings A;G;H
• Maximo A;G;H
• Flange Management MJ110 H
• Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain H
• Oil in Water Analysis G
• Gas Detector Maintenance G

Supplementary Training (as required)

• Telecoms Maintenance Appreciation H
• Programmable Logic Controllers A
• Solar Gas Turbines Controls A

• First Aid at Work (1 Day) A;H

Behavioural traits

• Result Oriented
• Initiative
• Cooperation
• Integrity
• Flexibility
• Energy
• Ambition
• Environmental Awareness

Candidates must have The Right to Work in the UK as no sponsorship is available.