Offshore Instrument Technician

Offshore Instrument Technician – UK North Sea Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career as an Offshore Instrument Technician with a leading player in the Oil & Gas sector?

Our client a major operator in the UK North Sea, is seeking skilled and safety-focused Instrument Technicians to join their offshore teams.

This vital role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge offshore processing facilities, ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of critical instrumentation systems that keep gas production running efficiently and safely.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing on a range of instrumentation equipment including safety shutdown valves, extinguishant and fire & gas detection systems, level and pressure measurement devices, nucleonic instruments, and safety instrumented systems. Your contributions will directly impact plant availability and operational excellence in one of the world’s most dynamic offshore environments.

Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in maintenance, testing, and operation of offshore instrumentation systems
• Proven ability to safely manage Shutdown/Blowdown valves, Fire & Gas systems, and Extinguishant systems
• Experience with Fixed and Portable Flammable and Toxic Gas Detectors
• Skilled in maintenance of level, pressure, and temperature measurement equipment
• Competence in handling Nucleonic devices in compliance with safety standards
• Proficient in completing Maximo work orders and generating new maintenance requests
• Commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and active promotion of workplace safety

Nice to Have Skills:

• Compex certification
• Experience working with vendor and subcontractor support
• Familiarity with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) operation and testing
• Previous offshore experience in North Sea or similar harsh environments

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Time-served trade apprenticeship in instrumentation or relevant discipline
• HNC qualification in a related subject
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the oil & gas industry (onshore or offshore)
• Active BOSIET/MIST certification with valid medical clearance and no restrictions

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off offshore rotation
• Ability to mobilise from Norwich (travel expenses covered at 45p/mile or economy travel provided)
• Accommodation provided, including hotel stay prior to mobilisation if required
• Flexibility for a minimum 12-month initial contract, with strong potential for extension

If you’re a dedicated Instrument Technician ready to take on a challenging and rewarding offshore role, join our clients team and contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-performing operation.

Apply now to propel your career forward in the heart of the UK North Sea.

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