Instrument technician - united kingdom, aberdeenshire

our client, an industry leading and highly recognised utilities outfit, are currently searching for an instrument technician to join their team in st fergus on a 6 month contract (potentially running for 3 years).

job purpose

to undertake installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair, maintenance and emergency response activities associated with terminal, compressor station, pipeline and agi assets within a geographic zone of the national transmission system within discipline and competencies as required.

key accountabilities

undertake installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair, maintenance and emergency response activities associated with terminal, compressor station and pipeline and agi systems and assets (including pipeline and rotating machinery

maintain accurate site maintenance, asset, operational and safe control of operations records of all work activities and operations undertaken to ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements

support the construction and commissioning of new assets onto the gas transmission system and other non-load related projects in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, identify the requirement to replace/upgrade existing plant and equipment, participate in the design of minor modifications, and the provision of technical support within discipline and competencies as required

ensure that the high-pressure pipeline system is protected, including the monitoring of third party work, aerial sighting response, cathodic protection monitoring, support of the in-line inspection programme, and undertake competent person role associated with routine and low complex non-routine operational procedures

oversee and inspect work activities undertaken by contractors and working party members where required to provide assurance that technical and safety compliance standards are being maintained and undertaken

knowledge, experience and technical know how

post holders will normally possess proven maintenance and operational knowledge and experience gained within a relevant engineering discipline of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, electronics or control systems

undertaking maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification work within the oil & gas (or other similar process) industry within relevant discipline

undertaking inspection work on equipment installed in hazardous areas

qualifications

time served apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) in a relevant engineering discipline (instrumentation, electronics or control systems)

btec national certificate (or equivalent city & guilds, nvq/svq level 3) in relevant engineering discipline

valid current driving licence

for more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert

spring engineering solutions (a trading name of roevin management services limited) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. spring engineering solutions is an equal opportunities employer.

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