Instrument Technician - 6-Month Contract, UK Candidates Wanted
Location: Australia
Salary: Highly competitive + Accommodation/Food + Flights + Visa Package
Contract: 6-month minimum (extension opportunities)Your Chance to Work in Australia
Are you an experienced Instrument Technician looking for a new challenge?
Interested in taking your skills overseas for a high-paying contract on major industrial projects?
I'm recruiting Instrument Technicians across the UK for a highly respected industrial client operating in the petrochemical and oil & gas sector in Australia. This is a rare opportunity to join a large-scale project with full relocation support and exceptional earning potential.
The Role
You will play a key role in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation across complex industrial sites.
Responsibilities include:
Calibration, loop checks & functional testing
Fault finding & troubleshooting on instrumentation and control systems
Shutdown, start-up & commissioning support
Testing flow, level, temperature & pressure transmitters
Working with control valves and a wide range of instrumentation equipment
Reading/interpreting P&IDs, data sheets, calibration documents & supplier manuals
Producing accurate calibration reports and instrument documentation
Supporting instrumentation projects across petrochemical/oil & gas facilitiesWhat You'll Need
Proven experience as an Instrument Technician in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, refinery, LNG, or heavy industrial environments
Strong background in calibration, loop checking, commissioning, and fault finding
Experience with shutdowns/start-ups (advantageous)
Familiarity with control valves, transmitters, calibration tools and test equipment
Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop drawings and technical documentation
Knowledge of HART, Foundation Fieldbus or similar systems (beneficial)
A strong safety mindset and ability to work within a dynamic teamWhat's on Offer
Relocation package to Australia
Flights + accommodation + food + visa provided
Highly competitive rates
Supportive project teams and strong onboarding
Possibility of extensions This is an excellent opportunity for technicians who enjoy travel, strong project environments and high-value contract work.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Instrument Technician and keen to explore opportunities overseas, apply with your updated CV. You're also welcome to reach out directly after applying for a confidential conversation.
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