Onshore Operations Technician

NES Fircroft Ltd; Wareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Oil & Gas operator is seeking an experienced Operations Technician for the Wytch Farm site. You will operate and maintain safety procedures while ensuring production integrity in a challenging environment. Join a dedicated team with a strong technical focus, and enjoy a shift pattern that ensures work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• Strong understanding of PTW and ORA.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate plant systems and prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Control permits and perform routine checks.

Skills

Technical expertise

Safety mindset

Education

Time-served trade apprenticeship

HNC or equivalent

Tools

SIRP

Process Safety

Job description

Join our client’s operations team at Wytch Farm, Europe’s largest onshore oil field. Our client is a leading Oil & Gas Operator!

We’re seeking an experienced Operations Technician to safely operate the site, support maintenance activities, and ensure production integrity.

The Role:

• Operate plant systems safely and efficiently
• Prepare equipment for maintenance, including isolations and hydrocarbon freeing
• Control permits as Performing and Isolating Authority
• Carry out routine checks and report any issues
• Keep procedures and documentation updated
• Participate in emergency response and safety initiatives

You will have:

• Time-served trade apprenticeship
• Strong technical background qualified to a minimum of HNC or equivalent
• Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry experience
• Solid knowledge of SIRP, PTW, Process Safety, and ORA

Shift Pattern:

7 x 12-hour days, 3 off, 7 x 12-hour nights, 18 off, plus 15 additional shifts annually

Bring your skills, safety mindset, and technical expertise to help keep operations running smoothly.

Apply now to be part of our client’s team!

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.