Instrument Technician

ZipRecruiter; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Oil & Gas Operator seeks an experienced Instrument Technician for their Maintenance Team in Bacton. This onshore role involves maintaining critical infrastructure, executing maintenance tasks, and upholding safety standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in process control instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining process control instrumentation in a COMAH installation.
• CompEx certified or willingness to complete certification.
• Training in compression fittings and small-bore tubing would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maximise plant availability for processing gas.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance to high standards.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld.

Skills

Process control instrumentation

Safety practices

Preventative maintenance

Education

HNC qualification in a relevant discipline

Time-served trade apprenticeship

Tools

Maximo (Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Instrument Technician looking for your next onshore role.

Our client a leading Oil & Gas Operator are seeking a skilled professional to join their Maintenance Team in Bacton, 7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour shifts.

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll work independently or alongside colleagues to complete tasks safely, efficiently, and with due care for the environment and terminal security.
Ideally, you’ll bring experience maintaining process control instrumentation on a COMAH installation and be ready to play a crucial role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Maximise plant availability for processing gas received from offshore fields.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance tasks to high standards while minimising production impact.
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out timely repairs.
• Complete weekly maintenance routines as defined in Maximo (our Maintenance Management System) with accurate, detailed reporting.
• Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental standards are always upheld and actively promoted.
• Assist with planning and executing shutdown work scopes to minimise outage periods.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Completed a time-served trade apprenticeship.
• HNC qualification in a relevant discipline.
• CompEx certified (or willingness to successfully complete during probationary period).
• Training in compression fittings and small-bore tubing is desirable.
• Must reside within a daily commutable distance as no lodge paid.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team and help maintain critical infrastructure in the gas processing industry, we’d love to hear from you.

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