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Job Reference:
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Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
Job summary
We have an exciting Contract opportunity for an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to work on an Oil & Gas site in Hampshire. This contract is for an initial 6 month period and has been classed as Outside IR35.
Key skills required for this role
Important
Experience as an Instrumentation Technician on an Oil & Gas site
Our client in the oil and gas sector is seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician on a contract basis (Outside IR35). This role is vital to the maintenance and operation of all electrical and instrumentation equipment at their sites, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Job Purpose:
To complete principal deliverables relating to maintenance and operation of all electrical and instrumentation equipment as defined by the Asset Manager and/or Maintenance Manager, in order to allow safe and efficient operation of sites.
* Complete outstanding instrumentation Planned Workorders, prioritising highest priority Workorders, completing any associated first line repairs, and recording all activities in the Company Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
* Complete scheduled Planned Workorders to allow staff technicians to focus on outstanding Corrective Workorders and priority repairs.
* Perform instrumentation and electrical activities during the Company annual Shutdown, as outlined within the company 2021 Shutdown Plan.
* Complete CompEx inspections in line with the company inspection schedule, completing any associated first line repairs.
* Carry out general housekeeping to maintain facilities clean, tidy, and free of preventable hazards.
Job Requirements:
* Maintenance experience on equipment related to the installed instrument and/or electrical equipment.
* Possess instrument qualification (apprenticeship or NVQ level 3) with good working knowledge in electrical systems.
* Experience in calibration of instrumentation, including principles behind 'As Found' and 'As Left' and various measurement technologies.
* Experience in carrying out fire and gas testing, with basic knowledge of how different systems work.
* Experience in functional testing of ESD, Control, Level, Pressure, and HV valves, understanding the importance of recording closure times and any faults.
* Knowledge of current European Wiring Regulations BS7671, different earthing systems (e.g., TT, TN-S, TN-C-S), and Single and Three-phase systems and their connection methods.
* Conversant in IEC 60079 and hold in-date CompEx 01-04 certification.
* An understanding of the workings of the oil and gas industry, with previous experience in hazardous areas, preferably within this industry.
* Ability to plan and prioritise daily activities.
* Strong team player with good communication skills at all levels of management.
* Familiar and experienced in using CMMS.
* Diligent, reliable, and strong problem-solving skills.
* Capable of coping with pressured situations, proactive in achieving results, and committed to continuous improvement.
* IT literate and works in a safe, sustainable manner.
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