At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely decontaminate equipment using advanced techniques like UHP water jetting.
- Company: Join a leading global Oil & Gas Operator at Wytch Farm Oil Field.
- Benefits: 12-month contract with potential for long-term work and flexible hours.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental safety while gaining valuable skills.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; training provided in NORM awareness and equipment use.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
NES Fircroft are currently recruiting a Decontamination Operative for a major and global Oil & Gas Operator, based at the Wytch Farm Oil Field in Wareham, Dorset.
The primary focus of this position is to safely and effectively decontaminate plant and equipment using established decontamination techniques such as Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) Water Jetting, Scabbling, and Shot-Blasting to decontaminate the internal and/or the external contaminated surfaces. This position will also be responsible for undertaking NORM monitoring compliance control on Wytch Farm sites, to monitor for NORM after decontamination to meet regulatory requirements to allow the item to be reused or recycled.
This is an initial 12-month contract position, with potential for ongoing long-term work, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week with a requirement for flexibility on working patterns as operationally required. The position is based at the decontamination facility in Pidle Hinton, although you will need mobility to work at all Wytch Farm sites locally.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Working with NORM contaminated equipment.
- Decontamination of NORM contaminated equipment.
- Equipment dismantling and size reducing to allow safe decontamination.
- Pre-use checks of decontamination equipment.
- Waste processing and packing in accordance with disposal site acceptance criteria.
- Plant and equipment operations to safely permit decontamination activities.
- Monitoring of equipment for release from facility.
- Monitoring and controlling work sites when working with NORM.
- Enclosed space working.
The working conditions will require the post holder to wear appropriate PPE/RPE.
Qualifications/Skills Required (some of which will be provided through training):
- NORM Awareness training.
- Competent in the use of Ultra High Pressure (UHP) water jet equipment and how to safely use it in accordance with the Water Jetting Association code of practice.
- Physical ability to use UHP water jet equipment safely and responsibly.
- Competent in the use of lifting equipment and accessories, including slinging and fleeting.
- Awareness of manual handling and how to safely lift/move objects.
- Competent in the use of Health Physics monitoring equipment.
- General Safety Awareness and appreciation.
- A flexible attitude to work and willing to learn, there will be various training on duties such as the use of UHP equipment, lifting equipment, and relevant PPE/RPE.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to understand work and safety instructions and appreciate the requirement to work safely.
Decontamination Operative employer: NES Fircroft Engineering Services Limited
Join a leading process manufacturing business in Hull, where your expertise as an Instrument Technician will be valued in a dynamic and safety-focused environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and development, offering opportunities to enhance your skills while working alongside experienced professionals. With a commitment to safety and innovation, we provide a supportive atmosphere that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
Contact Details:
NES Fircroft Engineering Services Limited Recruitment Team
