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Instrument Technicians Offshore

Job in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: NES Fircroft
Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Oil & Gas
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Electrical Engineering, Oil & Gas
Job Description & How to Apply Below

NES Fircroft, on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas operator, is hiring experienced Instrument Technicians to join their offshore teams in the UK North Sea. This is a great opportunity to work with a major operator on a long-term contract.

Contract Details:

  • Duration: Initial 12-month contract with high potential for extension
  • Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, 12-hour shifts
  • Mobilisation Base: Norwich
  • Day Rate: PAYE

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate within a multi-skilled team to safely operate and maintain offshore processing facilities.
  • Maximise plant availability for gas processing from offshore fields.
  • Plan and execute preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with standards and minimising production impact.
  • Complete Maximo work orders and generate new work requests for equipment failures.
  • Support projects, liaising with vendors and subcontractors as required.
  • Manage spares and test gases for testing/calibration of gas monitors.
  • Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Safety-Critical Tasks:

  • Maintenance of Shutdown/Blowdown Valves and Extinguishant Systems.
  • Fire & Gas Systems hardware operation and testing.
  • Maintenance of Fixed and Portable Gas Detectors, Level Measurement Equipment, and Nucleonic Devices.
  • Testing and maintenance of Pressure and Temperature Measurement Equipment.
  • Safe operation and testing of Safety Instrumented Systems.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

  • Valid BOSIET, MIST, and Offshore Medical with no restrictions.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry (onshore/offshore), including a time-served trade apprenticeship.
  • Compex Certification

Apply Now! This is your chance to join a world-class operator and work on challenging, rewarding projects.

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