At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and optimise control systems while contributing to cyber security efforts.
- Company: Join National Gas, a leader in energy infrastructure with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible benefits, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a critical team ensuring safety and performance in energy operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in Control & Instrumentation and a passion for cyber security.
The predicted salary is between 44642 - 52519 £ per year.
£44,642 – £52,519 + OTE + up to 6% annual bonus
About the role
We’re recruiting for an Operations Technician (Control & Instrumentation bias) to join our team at Aberdeen, one of the UK’s most critical energy compressor stations. This is a unique, future-focused role combining hands‑on engineering expertise with a growing responsibility in operational technology (OT) cyber‑security. Funded through cyber programmes, the position plays a key role in ensuring both the performance and protection of critical infrastructure. You’ll operate across multiple disciplines, supporting site reliability while contributing to the evolving cyber security landscape within a highly regulated environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain, repair and optimise control and instrumentation systems and process plant equipment
- Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and preventative maintenance to ensure maximum asset reliability
- Support installation, testing and commissioning of plant upgrades and modifications
- Contribute to cyber security controls within OT systems, helping maintain compliance and reduce risk
- Assist in cyber audits, documentation and security assurance activities
- Work within safe systems of work, including permits, isolations and compliance procedures
- Support site projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Occasionally support out-of-hours work, overtime or site response activities when required
About you
You’re a hands‑on, adaptable technician who enjoys variety and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same. You’re just as comfortable working on instrumentation and plant systems as you are learning and contributing to cyber‑related activities. You can manage multiple priorities, pick up tasks quickly, and see them through with minimal supervision. You’re organised, proactive, and bring a down‑to‑earth, team‑focused approach to your work.
Key Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical, or Operational Technology environments
- Strong background in maintenance, fault finding, and plant operations within oil & gas or a similar process industry
- Understanding of safe systems of work and hazardous area operations
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
- Aware or interested in industrial cyber security and control system protection
- Time‑served apprenticeship and Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience with SCADA, DCS or industrial control systems
- Knowledge of OT/ICS cyber frameworks (e.g. IEC 62443)
- COMPEX or hazardous area certifications
- Experience working in regulated, safety‑critical or high‑hazard environments
- Multi‑disciplined experience across engineering and cyber or control systems
What we can offer you
- Overtime earning potential (OTE) to enhance your overall package
- Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
- 26 days’ holiday + statutory leave, with the option to buy more
- Double‑match pension – for every £1 you contribute, we’ll add £2 (up to 12%)
- Flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental cover, travel insurance, and tech schemes
- 10× salary life assurance
- Financial protection in case of long‑term illness or injury
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including parental leave
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Support for professional memberships
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities across engineering and cyber disciplines
Inclusive recruitment
At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need.
Technician Control & Instrumentation in Aberdeen employer: National Gas Transmission Plc
At National Gas, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our critical energy compressor station in Aberdeen. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a double-match pension scheme and extensive training opportunities, we foster a culture of growth and inclusivity, ensuring our employees thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the vital field of operational technology and cyber security.
Contact Details:
National Gas Transmission Plc Recruitment Team
