Instrumentation Technician

Perenco; Sandford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Instrument Technician to ensure reliable operation of instrument-related equipment at the Wytch Farm facility. The role involves maintenance, repair, and operational testing of equipment crucial for oil and gas production. Candidates should hold an accredited apprenticeship or HNC in engineering, with prior experience in the Oil & Gas industry preferred. Exceptional benefits include a competitive salary, pension provision, and flexible medical insurance.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Provision

Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Insurance & Dental Cover

Flexible Benefit Allowance

23 days holiday

Life Assurance

Profit 'Unit' Sharing Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold an accredited apprenticeship or HNC equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in the Oil & Gas Industry or related sectors.
• Experience working with ATEX equipment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair instrument-related equipment and systems.
• Complete maintenance activities on various safety and control systems.
• Develop maintenance procedures and complete work orders.
• Assist with projects and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Participate in operations shift meetings.

Skills

Maintenance of instrument-related equipment

Operational testing

Safety Systems knowledge

Flow Measurement Systems

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems

Education

Accredited apprenticeship or HNC equivalent in engineering

Tools

Maximo work order system

ATEX equipment knowledge

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and operationally test instrument-related equipment and systems to ensure efficient, reliable, and safe operation.
• Complete scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities on:
  • Safety Systems, Fire & Gas Systems, Flow Measurement Systems
  • Pressure, Temperature and Level Control
  • Gas Detection
  • DCS Systems
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems
• Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures.
• Complete Maximo work orders and generate new work requests to highlight plant and equipment failure.
• Raise relevant permits within the agreed time period to ensure efficient maintenance.
• Provide assistance for projects, working with vendors and sub-contractors as required.
• Comply with 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.
• Perform safety critical tasks and operate systems competently.
• Work on a rotational pattern of 4 × 10.5 hour shifts; overtime may be required during projects and shutdowns.
• Salary range Competitive.

Qualifications

• Hold an accredited apprenticeship or an HNC equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in the Oil & Gas Industry is desirable; related industry experience will be considered.
• Experience working with ATEX equipment (Compex Trained) is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Provision
• Discretionary Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance & Dental Cover
• Flexible Benefit Allowance
• 23 days holiday
• Life Assurance
• Profit 'Unit' Sharing Scheme