NES Fircroft are currently recruiting Instrumentation Technicians on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas operator to work on their offshore assets in the UK North Sea. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established operator on an initial 12-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.
Contract Details
- Duration: Initial 6 month contract, highly likely to be extended
- Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
- Working Hours: 12-hour shifts
- Mobilisation Location: Norwich
- Travel: 45p per mile for mobilisation travel, both ways, or economy travel
- Accommodation: Hotel accommodation provided the night before mobilisation, if required
- Pay: PAYE day rate
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a multi-skilled team of technicians and operations personnel to safely operate and maintain offshore processing facilities in line with operational and maintenance procedures.
- Support plant availability and the safe, efficient processing of gas received from offshore fields.
- Plan and carry out preventative maintenance tasks to the required standards, minimising disruption to production.
- Complete maintenance work orders using Maximo and raise new work requests to report plant or equipment faults.
- Provide technical support for projects, working with vendors and subcontractors as required.
- Manage spares and test gases to support the testing and calibration of gas monitoring equipment.
- Carry out maintenance and testing of instrumentation and safety-critical equipment.
- Ensure all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are followed and actively promote a positive safety culture at all times.
Safety-Critical Duties
The role will involve the maintenance, testing and safe operation of a range of instrumentation and safety-critical systems, including:
- Shutdown and blowdown valves.
- Fire and gas detection systems and extinguishant systems.
- Fixed and portable flammable and toxic gas analysers and detectors.
- Level indicators, switches and transmitters.
- Pressure indicators, switches and transmitters.
- Temperature elements, switches and transmitters.
- Safety Instrumented Systems and shutdown systems.
- Nucleonic level measurement devices, including their safe use.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience working within the onshore or offshore Oil & Gas industry.
- COMPEX
- Time-served trade apprenticeship in a relevant discipline.
- HNC qualification in a relevant subject.
- Valid BOSIET, MIST and offshore medical, with no restrictions.
- Previous experience maintaining instrumentation and safety-critical systems within an Oil & Gas environment.
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Offshore Instrument Technician in Norwich employer: NES Fircroft
At NES Fircroft, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the power technology sector. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and hands-on support, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles while contributing to cutting-edge projects. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a unique opportunity to work with industry leaders, enhancing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking culture.
