Instrument Technician

JR United Kingdom; Wareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Instrument Technician to join a multi-skilled team at a prominent oilfield facility. This role involves maintaining and testing various instrument systems to ensure the efficient and safe operation of production facilities. You'll be part of a team that values safety and operational excellence, working on critical tasks and contributing to a responsible waste management system. With a rotational shift pattern and opportunities for overtime, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be valued and rewarded.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Cover

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of instrument related equipment.
• Knowledge of operational and maintenance procedures in oil & gas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and test instrument related equipment for safe operation.
• Complete scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities.

Skills

Instrument Maintenance

Safety Systems

Flow Measurement Systems

DCS Systems

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control

Education

Accredited Apprenticeship

HNC in Engineering Discipline

Tools

Maximo Work Order System

Job description

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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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

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

• Maintenance to be completed using the company standards and procedures.

• Complete scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities on the following:

o Safety Systems, Fire & Gas Systems, Flow Measurement Systems

o Pressure, Temperature and Level Control

o DCS Systems

o Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems

• Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures

• Completion of Maximo work orders and ensure generation of new work requests to highlight plant and equipment failure

• Raise relevant permits within the agreed time period to ensure that maintenance is completed in an efficient manner.

• 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 the Operations shift meetings

• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to and actively promoted at all times

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

Experience/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

At Perenco we value and reward our people, offering competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including:

• Discretionary Bonus

• Private Medical Insurance & Dental Cover