Job Opportunity: Instrument Technician at Perenco
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our multi-skilled team at the Wytch Farm facility near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset.
Wytch Farm produces from 12 remote well sites, with operations including separation, stabilization, water injection, gas compression/drying/fractionation, oil export, power generation, and LPG storage and export. We are seeking an Instrument Technician responsible for maintaining, repairing, and testing instrument-related equipment and systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.
This role operates on a rotational pattern of 4 x 10.5-hour shifts (06:45–17:15), with potential changes during projects and shutdowns, including overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and maintain the plant within operational and safety procedures, maximizing availability.
* Perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance on safety systems, fire & gas systems, flow measurement, pressure, temperature, level control, DCS, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
* Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures.
* Complete Maximo work orders and generate new work requests for plant and equipment failures.
* Raise permits to facilitate efficient maintenance.
* Assist with projects, working with vendors and subcontractors.
* Follow Change Management policies, including plant modifications.
* Use Perenco Observation Safety Techniques (POST) to report acts of safety concern.
* Participate in waste management and shift meetings.
* Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
Note: Safety Critical Tasks will be assigned, and systems must be operated competently.
Qualifications & Experience
* Accredited apprenticeship or HNC in an engineering discipline.
* Experience in the Oil & Gas industry preferred; related industries considered.
* Experience with ATEX equipment (Compex Trained) is desirable but not essential.
At Perenco, we value our people and offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:
* Discretionary Bonus
* Private Medical and Dental Insurance
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Other
* Industry: Oil and Gas
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