Instrumentation Operations Technician – On-site Chelmsford
National Gas
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Job summary
National Gas is seeking an Instrumentation Operations Technician to maintain and operate critical gas transmission assets across the East Region. Responsibilities include installation, inspection, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and emergency response to ensure safe and reliable operation of the National Transmission System.
This safety-critical role requires expert instrumentation knowledge, fault diagnosis, and strict adherence to permit-to-work procedures, with regular travel from Essex
Qualifications
- Maintenance and operational experience in instrumentation, electronics, or control systems.
- Fault diagnosis, maintenance, calibration, inspection, and repair in oil, gas, or similar industrial environment.
- Experience with equipment installed in hazardous areas.
- Experience in safe systems of work and permit-to-work environments.
- Time-served apprenticeship or engineering training scheme.
- BTEC National Certificate, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
- Willingness to participate in standby and emergency response activities.
- Full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, commission, maintain, repair, and operate gas transmission assets.
- Diagnose instrumentation and control faults to keep plant running.
- Apply safe systems of work and issue isolation permits.
- Support construction, commissioning, upgrades on assets.
- Keep accurate records for regulatory and business needs.
- Monitor contractor activities for safety and standards.
- Support emergency response and incident management.
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Job description
National Gas is seeking an Instrumentation Operations Technician to maintain and operate critical gas transmission assets across the East Region. Responsibilities include installation, inspection, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and emergency response to ensure safe and reliable operation of the National Transmission System.
This safety-critical role requires expert instrumentation knowledge, fault diagnosis, and strict adherence to permit-to-work procedures, with regular travel from Essex
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