Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

• Salary £45k - £60k plus bonus
• Location: Alton

We are seeking a dedicated Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to join our team. This role involves maintenance and operation activities at our production and gas plant facilities. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position may also work under the direction of the Operations Manager or Operations Supervisor/Superintendent depending on task relevance.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Identify, schedule, and carry out routine and non-routine maintenance checks and repairs.
• Service various types of process control instrumentation equipment such as transmitters, controllers, and analysers.
• Assist with vendor-specified routine maintenance.
• Maintain all site services in good working order, adhering to safe working practices.
• Respond to 24-hour call-outs or provide advice on plant breakdowns outside normal working hours, when possible.
• Ensure facilities are maintained clean, tidy, and free of preventable hazards.
• Assist other technicians or operational staff as necessary, exhibiting a general understanding of process, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Perform equipment isolations to permit requirements, ensuring equipment safety for maintenance.
• Assist during the installation and commissioning of new plant facilities.
• Work alongside specialist vendor service engineers to ensure timely and efficient equipment servicing.
• Liaise with and supervise contractors on company sites to ensure compliance with permit requirements and work standards.
• Engage in training seminars and liaise with equipment suppliers to enhance maintenance knowledge and efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of maintenance experience on relevant instrument and electrical equipment.
• Instrument qualification (apprenticeship or NVQ level 3) with a strong working knowledge in electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently or with a team with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of the oil and gas industry operations.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, reliability, and proactivity.
• IT literate.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within the oil and gas industry.
• Exposure to advanced training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Inclusive work culture that values teamwork and knowledge exchange.