Job Description

We are working in partnership with an Electrical and Instrumentation subcontractors recruiting for an Instrument Technician to work on a Power Station in Southeast England on an initial 6-month contract.

The Instrument Technician role comes with a competitive rate per hour.

Key skills

Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance activities on instrumentation systems.

Perform calibration, loop checking and functional testing of field instrumentation.

Maintain and fault-find on:

Pressure, temperature, flow and level instruments.

Control valves and associated accessories.

Transmitters, switches and analyzers.

Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.

Fire & Gas systems.

Execute SIL proof testing activities in accordance with site procedures.

Complete hazardous area inspections and remedial activities where required.

Diagnose faults and restore equipment safely and efficiently to service.

Interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, cause and effect charts and instrument datasheets.

Ensure all maintenance records and calibration certificates are accurately completed.

Work in accordance with permit-to-work systems and isolation procedures.

Participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments and safety observations.

Ensure compliance with all site SHEQ requirements and standards.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Instrument Technician role

Southwest England

Competitive rate per hour

6 monthsAstute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful