NES Fircroft are working with a major oil and gas client who is looking to add an Instrument Technician to their Dorset facility.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to be an integral part of a multi-skilled team working at our Wytch Farm Oil Field near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset. We are currently seeking an Instrument Technician who will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and operational testing of instrument related equipment and systems to ensure efficient, reliable, and safe operation of our production facility.

This role operates on a rotational pattern of 4 X 10.5 hr shifts - 06:45-17:15 (starting alternately on a Monday then Tuesday). The working pattern during projects and shutdowns may change and overtime may be required as circumstances dictate.

Responsibilities:

Working within a multi-disciplined team to safely operate and maintain our Wytch Farm oilfield within the operational and maintenance procedures. Maximising the plant availability in the processing of oil received from our various well sites
Maintenance to be completed using the company standards and procedures.
Complete scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities on the following: Safety Systems, Fire & Gas Systems, Flow Measurement Systems, Pressure, Temperature and Level Control, Gas Detection, DCS Systems , Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems
Completion of Maximo work orders and ensure generation of new work requests to highlight plant and equipment failure 
Raise relevant permits within the agreed time period to ensure that maintenance is completed in an efficient manner. 
Comply with the requirements of Change Management policies e.g. Plant Modifications Proposals 
Employ Observation Safety Techniques (POST) to report safe and unsafe acts  
Experience & Qualifications:

Hold an accredited apprenticeship or an HNC equivalent in an engineering discipline 
Previous experience in the Oil & Gas Industry is desirable although applications from a related Industry will be considered
Experience working with ATEX equipment (Compex Trained) is desirable but not essential 
For more information on this role, please contact Ashleigh North on (phone number removed)  or (url removed)
 
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