Instrumentation Technician

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

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking an Instrument Technician to ensure the efficient operation of their production facility at Wytch Farm. The role involves maintaining and testing equipment, working within a multi-skilled team, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have an accredited engineering qualification and experience in the relevant field. The position offers competitive remuneration, excellent benefits including a pension scheme, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Provision

Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Insurance & Dental Cover

Flexible Benefit Allowance

23 days holiday

Life Assurance

Profit ‘Unit' Sharing Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the Oil & Gas Industry is desirable.
• Familiarity with ATEX equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Wytch Farm oilfield safely.
• Complete scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures.
• Raise and complete Maximo work orders efficiently.

Skills

Maintenance and repair

Safety management

Teamwork

Education

Accredited apprenticeship or HNC in engineering discipline

Job description

Operations / Maintenance – Instrumentation Supervisor

Contract: Permanent

Contractual hours: Full-time

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 × 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

• Working within a multi-disciplined team to safely operate and maintain our Wytch Farm oilfield within the operational and maintenance procedures, maximising 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 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.
• 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 maintenance is completed efficiently.
• 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.

Salary range

Competitive

Benefits

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