Instrumentation Ops Technician - Onsite Vehicle

National Gas

Bathgate

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 53,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Annual bonus up to 6%

Access to liveried vehicle

Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Gas is seeking an Operations Technician (Instrumentation) to ensure safe, reliable operation of transmission assets across terminals, compressor stations, pipelines and AGIs. You will install, maintain, inspect, commission and respond to emergencies, using technical expertise to optimise asset performance within strict safety standards.

Based at Avonbridge site with 5 days on site, travel to support other sites in the zone, and a potential overtime/standby earning opportunity.

Qualifications

Proven maintenance and operational knowledge in instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
Experience diagnosing faults and rectifying on process plants.
Inspections in hazardous areas with safe systems of work.
Understanding health and safety legislation relevant to the role.
Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in instrumentation.
BTEC/NVQ or city & guilds in engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

Carry out installation, inspection, commissioning, maintenance, fault-finding and repair on instrumentation systems.
Support safe operation of terminals, compressor stations, pipelines and AGIs following safe procedures.
Issue permits, implement isolations and control operations for internal teams and contractors.
Maintain accurate maintenance and asset records for regulatory compliance.
Support construction, commissioning and integration of new assets; identify upgrades.
Participate in emergency response, standby rotas and incident management.