Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

• Annual Salary: £47k - £58k plus up to 15% bonus 
• Location: Alton 
• Monday – Friday 7.30am-4.30pm. 

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to join our team. This role involves maintenance and operation activities at our production and gas plant facilities. The successful candidate will report directly to the Maintenance Manager but may also work under the direction of the Operations Manager or Operations Supervisor/Superintendent as required.

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.
• Enhance maintenance knowledge and techniques through training seminars and liaison with equipment suppliers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of maintenance experience on equipment related to installed instrument and/or electrical equipment.
• Instrument qualification (apprenticeship or NVQ level 3) with a strong working knowledge in electrical.
• Ability to work independently or with a team, with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of the oil and gas industry.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Diligence, reliability, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle pressured situations and proactive in achieving results.
• IT literate.

Benefits:

• Potential of 15% of salary based on completion of individual targets and the company performance
• Pension: 10% Company contribution
• Gym Allowance: £600/year