At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair critical instrumentation in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Leading process manufacturing business with a focus on safety and reliability.
- Benefits: Permanent position with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting career development opportunities in a high-hazard environment.
- Why this job: Join a multidisciplinary team and make a real impact on safety and performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in COMAH industries and relevant certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Instrument Technician to join a leading process manufacturing business operating a high-hazard COMAH site. Working within a multidisciplinary maintenance team, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of critical instrumentation across a continuous process manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems.
- Fault find, repair and install instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow and level devices.
- Perform hazardous area inspections and installations in accordance with IEC60079.
- Maintain control valves, ESD valves and associated control systems.
- Support installation, commissioning and continuous improvement projects.
- Work within Permit to Work and Control of Work systems.
- Supervise contractors and support apprentices where required.
- Record maintenance activities using SAP or similar CMMS.
Experience & Qualifications
- You will have experience within the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas or other COMAH process industries.
- Recognised apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3/ONC or equivalent.
- Current CompEx Ex01-04 certification.
- Strong knowledge of ATEX, hazardous area equipment and instrument fault finding.
- Experience with DCS, PLC and ESD systems.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
- Knowledge of control valves, instrumentation and small bore tubing.
- Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with SAP PM, 18th Edition, HNC qualifications or hazardous area installations would be advantageous.
Instrument Technician in Preston 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 prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while contributing to critical projects. With competitive benefits and a commitment to safety and innovation, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
NES Fircroft Engineering Services Limited Recruitment Team
