Overview
Recruitment Partner at Spirit Energy on behalf of Orion Engineering. Spirit Energy has processed gas through Barrow Gas Terminals since 1985, focusing on safety, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. We operate across gas fields and strive for operational excellence in all stages of production.
THE OPPORTUNITY – INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Required to undertake engineering maintenance and defect repair tasks, ensuring the reliability and scheduled availability of operational plant and equipment associated with gas production/processing.
Duration: Staff role
Location: Barrow Terminal; working 7 days on, 7 days off rotation
Close Date for Applications: 17 October 2025
Responsibilities
* Both routine and non-routine maintenance activities to plant and equipment, in accordance with agreed procedures and operational requirements
* Investigating complex technical problems relating to critical plant, identifying solutions and acting to return plant to normal operating service
* Preparation and presentation of technical reports, and maintenance of records within the recognised systems
* Carrying out commissioning and decommissioning activities to ensure planned plant operating programmes are achieved in a timely manner
* Liaising with vendors, engineering support function and external auditors when required
* Ensuring that safe working practices and procedures are adhered to within the area of work, and that appropriate permits are in place to ensure the protection of plant, equipment, environment, and the safety of employees
* Carrying out the duties of Instrument Technician on systems such as Fiscal Metering, Distributed Control, Emergency Shutdown and Fire & Gas systems
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process, operations or maintenance
* Knowledge of general Instrumentation including Metering and Fire & Gas systems through production/maintenance operations gained whilst working in the oil and gas or petrochemical industries
* Good communication and organisational skills, and proficient on Windows & maintenance management programs
* Mandatory Training to include:
* Ex Equipment in Hazardous Areas (CompEx EX01 – EX04)
* SBT01 Stage 1 Assemble and Install Small Bore Tubing Assemblies – Twin Ferrule
* MJI10 Stage 1 Initial Training – Hand Torque Bolted Connections
In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values: Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, brings fresh and progressive thinking to the industry, and has a strong sense of community.
Spirit and Opportunities
Spirit Energy is committed to an environment where teams can thrive, with opportunities for career development and a culture that prioritises inclusion, diversity, and equality. We are seeking candidates who share our values and are excited about driving the energy industry forward.
Seniorities and Employment
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function/Industry: Oil and Gas
Note: Location postings and related roles are provided for reference and may update over time.
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