Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Technician (Huntingdon or Cambridge)
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Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Technician (Huntingdon or Cambridge)
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Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Technician - Huntingdon or Cambridge - £41,265 to £48,547
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters thatallow millions of homes and businessesto access the energy they need.We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.
About the role:
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our East area operations team. In this role, you'll carry out maintenance, fault-finding and repair activities on electrical, control and instrumentation systems to ensure the continuous and safe operation of our gas transmission assets.
Key responsibilities:
* Perform planned preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems
* Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults to minimise downtime
* Calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation to ensure compliance with operational standards
* Assist with installation, commissioning, and modifications of E&I equipment
* Ensure all work is completed safely, in accordance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety procedures
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
* Support operational teams during planned shutdowns and emergency repairs
Travel will be a key part of this role, as you'll be covering multiple sites across the 'East 3' region of the UK - ranging from Lutton to Roudham Heath to Peters Green. Your primary base, or 'hub', will be either the Huntingdon or Cambridge Compressor Station (depending on your location), which is centrally located within the area you'll be supporting. You may also be required to participate in a standby rota 1 week in every 4 or 5, dealing with various faults for which you will get additional compensation for.
You’ll also need to attend training courses at various locations to support your ongoing development and build your knowledge and experience.
What we're looking for:
Essential -
* Time-served apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) in an electrical or instrumentation discipline
* BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in an electrical or instrumentation discipline
* Worked in industries including (but not limited to) FMCG, the broader utilities, military or aviation
* Strong knowledge of ATEX regulations and hazardous area equipment
* Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, fault-finding and calibration
* Familiarity with safety management systems and permit-to-work procedures
* Full UK car driving licence
Desirable -
* Possess an in date certificate in any of the following:
o Compex EX01 - 04 Hazardous Equipment
o C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
o C&G 2377 PAT Testing
o BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
o Compex EX01 - 04 Hazardous Equipment
* Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the oil and gas (or other similar process) industry
* Knowledge of SCADA or control systems
What we can offer you:
Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
Access to a pool or liveried vehicle
Paid overtime
Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
Flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
Career progression, professional training and development - including access to LinkedIn Learning
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
About us:
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.
National Gas is responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.
National Gas isalsoproud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.
At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
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