Job Description

Two new opportunities has arisen for experienced Offshore Instrument Technicians to join a leading UK Oil & Gas Operator supporting operations across multiple North Sea assets via Walk-to-Work (W2W) vessels.

Contract Details

Initial 12-month contract with strong potential for extension

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation

12-hour shifts

Mobilisation from Norwich

45p per mile mileage reimbursement for mobilisation travel (both ways) or economy travel provided

Hotel accommodation available the night before mobilisation if required

PAYE day rate The Role Working as part of a multi-disciplined offshore team, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, testing, and calibration of critical instrumentation and control systems, ensuring maximum plant availability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain offshore process facilities in accordance with company procedures

Carry out planned preventative and corrective maintenance activities

Maximise production uptime through effective fault finding and equipment maintenance

Complete and manage work orders through Maximo CMMS

Raise new work requests to identify equipment defects and improvement opportunities

Support offshore projects and work alongside vendors and specialist contractors

Manage instrumentation spares, calibration equipment, and test gases

Promote and maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental complianceSafety Critical Equipment Experience Candidates should have experience maintaining and testing a range of safety-critical systems, including:

Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and Blowdown Valve Systems

Fire & Gas Detection Systems

Fixed and Portable Gas Detection Equipment

Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Pressure, Temperature, and Level Instrumentation

Analysers and Process Monitoring Equipment

Nucleonic Measurement Devices

Instrumentation associated with offshore hydrocarbon processing facilitiesRequirements

Valid BOSIET, MIST and Offshore Medical with no restrictions prior to mobilisation

Minimum 5 years' experience within the offshore/onshore Oil & Gas industry

Completed recognised apprenticeship in Instrumentation or a related discipline

HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering subject

CompEx certification

Strong fault-finding and maintenance experience on offshore process facilities

Experience using CMMS systems such as Maximo would be advantageous

Must currently reside within the UKWhat's on Offer?

Long-term contract opportunity with a leading offshore operator

Excellent rotational work-life balance

Stable North Sea asset portfolio

Opportunity to work within a highly experienced offshore team

Competitive PAYE day rateFor a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your latest CV!

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