PE Global is currently recruiting for a Instrument Technician for a leading multi-national client specializes in chemical solutions and services for oil and gas operations based in Fawley, Southampton.
This is initially a 12 month contract, pay rate range is £20.00-22.40 per hour depending on experience.
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***
Duties of the role/Responsibilities
• Carry out instrument planned and breakdown maintenance.
• Carry out project installation and commissioning, review and mark up of drawings.
• Assist and/or supervise contractors and service personnel in maintaining Instrument, electric and other plant equipment.
• Complete production-critical repairs and all critical inspections in a safe and timely manner to maximise availability of plant and avoid overdue inspection activities.
• Execute work in a safe manner in accordance with ‘safe working practices’, site standards, and site safety systems such as Task Risk Assessments and Maintenance Procedures.
• Procure spares and equipment from suppliers. Ensure and maintain adequate economic stores of materials, equipment and tools.
• Liaise with instrument, electrical and other specialist engineers.
• Carry out department audits; represent department in site safety initiatives and legislative matters, advise in development of safe working practices/procedures.
Education/Experience
• Recognised apprenticeship or Company traineeship scheme and appropriate technical qualification; e.g. City and Guilds, ONC, HNC etc.
• 5 years minimum experience in refinery, chemical or allied industry working on Instrumented Systems.
• Training and approved to work on hazardous area equipment e.g. CompEx or equivalent. Able to operate in a small team, on a multi-trade basis and possessing communication/supervisory skills, a proactive positive attitude and self-motivation.
• Good working knowledge of local procedures and safe working practices.
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and be able to demonstrate the ability to work with computers.
Physical Demands:
This role requires working in a chemical manufacturing plant.
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
Please click the link below to apply or send an email to (url removed)
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***
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