Onshore Ops Technician

NES Fircroft Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Oil & Gas staffing provider in Norwich seeks an Operations Technician for a 12-month contract. This role involves maintenance, repair, and operational testing for equipment at Bacton Terminal, ensuring safe operations and maximizing plant availability. Candidates should have a technical background in engineering and prior experience in the industry is preferred.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits packages

Support with visa and work permit procurement

Accommodation assistance

Qualifications

• Completed a time-served trade apprenticeship.
• Previous experience as an Operator in Oil and Gas is a plus.
• Strong technical background in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and conduct operational testing of equipment.
• Safely operate terminal and offshore platforms.
• Apply maintenance procedures to maximize plant availability.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in Engineering

Job description

NES Fircroft is currently recruiting an Operations Technician on behalf of our client, a leading Oil & Gas operator, for their Bacton Terminal. This is an initial 12-month contract with the possibility of long-term extension.

This role operates on a regular shift pattern of one week on, one week off, 12-hour days/nights.

Onshore Operations Technician:

This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operational testing of all trade-related equipment and systems (Electrical, Instrument, Mechanical, Operations) to ensure efficient, reliable, and safe standards on all installations.

You will work as part of a team to safely operate the terminal and offshore platforms through the application of operational and maintenance procedures, control room operations, and maximizing plant availability in processing gas received from offshore fields.

Qualifications and Required Experience:

• Completed a time-served trade apprenticeship
• Previous experience working as an Operator within the Oil and Gas Industry is advantageous
• Strong technical background qualified to a minimum of HNC or equivalent within an engineering discipline
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively
• Self-motivated and an active team player
• Good written and verbal communication skills

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider across 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, whenever and wherever it is required. We offer contractors more than traditional recruitment services, supporting with visa and work permit procurement, market-leading benefits packages, and accommodation, ensuring they can work safely and compliantly to support our clients.