Lead Instrumentation & Electrical Maintenance Tech

Lynx Recruitment Ltd; Alton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to take a lead role within

Varied maintenance responsibilities in

Ongoing opportunities for technical &

A position with responsibility for

Job summary

Lynx Recruitment Ltd is currently seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician for a permanent role in Hampshire. The role focuses on maintaining site facilities within an oil and gas production environment, with emphasis on instrumentation, electrical and control systems.

The ideal candidate will hold an instrumentation qualification (Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3), have 4-5 years of relevant maintenance experience, and have prior supervisory experience leading maintenance technicians.

Qualifications

• Instrumentation qualification (Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3).
• Good working knowledge of electrical systems and equipment.
• 4-5 years' maintenance experience, ideally within oil and gas or a similar process industry.
• Previous experience supervising or leading maintenance technicians.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, electrical and control systems.
• Understanding of mechanical plant, process equipment and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of ESD, Fire & Gas and emergency shutdown systems.
• Understanding of DSEAR and ATEX regulations, particularly hazardous area equipment.
• Good knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and industry regulations.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Maintenance Manager with the day-to-day running of the Maintenance Department.
• Supervising and providing technical leadership to a team of Maintenance Technicians.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in line with relevant regulations.
• Planning, prioritising and scheduling routine and corrective maintenance work.
• Monitoring maintenance performance and ensuring maintenance records and systems are kept up to date.
• Coordinating in-house technicians, contractors and third-party service providers.
• Supporting shutdowns, turnarounds and project-related maintenance activities.
• Inspecting site facilities and identifying areas requiring repair or preventative maintenance.
• Ensuring all statutory documentation, inspections and certifications are maintained.
• Identifying opportunities for plant improvements and developing maintenance project scopes.
• Supporting the training and development of technicians within the department.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Independence at work

Education

Instrumentation qualification (Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Lynx Recruitment Ltd is currently seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician for a permanent role in Hampshire. The role focuses on maintaining site facilities within an oil and gas production environment, with emphasis on instrumentation, electrical and control systems.

The ideal candidate will hold an instrumentation qualification (Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3), have 4-5 years of relevant maintenance experience, and have prior supervisory experience leading maintenance technicians.