Instrument Technician; Metocean

About Us

Partrac are one of Europe’s leading metocean providers for the renewables and other coastal and offshore industries. We are particularly well known for delivering high quality metocean monitoring campaigns to the growing offshore wind industry across Europe, including the floating wind sector which is developing rapidly.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrument Technician to join our team at our site on the outskirts of Newton Abbot. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, fault finding, repair, servicing and calibration of our metocean instruments and sensors. At Partrac we are proud to be a formative member company in game-changing offshore wind services business Venterra Group.

• Preparing, servicing & calibration of a variety of sensors and instrumentation
• Troubleshooting technical issues, electronic fault finding & instrument testing
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, calibration and repairs
• Planning and prioritising the day-to-day workload to ensure efficient use of resource
• Liaise with suppliers regarding ongoing technical queries with equipment
• Collaborate closely with other team members to ensure project delivery

• Hands on experience of maintaining sensors, including pressure (transducers), ultrasonic, ADCPs, turbidity and conductivity
• Understanding of wiring diagrams and schematics
• Electrical fault‑finding experience
• Knowledge of different battery types
• Practical maintenance using hand tools and multimeters
• Use of instrument configuration software
• Proficient in the use of computer and common MS packages
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Electronic repairs with soldering experience highly beneficial
• Knowledge of Program Logic Controllers (PLC’s) an advantage but not essential
• Level 3 qualification (HNC/ONC/NVQ 3 or higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering beneficial
• Previous experience within a metocean, oceanographic or environmental monitoring beneficial
• Understanding of the principles of telemetry and data communications methods, ie satellite, HF or radio, serial (RS232) beneficial

Working at Partrac and the wider Venterra Group means you are trusted to use your initiative. We will give you the freedom to follow your ideas and to make an impact. You will find yourself in a culture that champions quality, continual improvement, openness, personal development and teamwork. If you are on the lookout for new, better ways to do things and want to be supported by a talented team of peers, you will fit right in here.

• Working in a market leading team with a high level of industry recognition
• Interesting and varied projects that make a difference
• A resilient, dynamic working environment
• Regular training and professional development
• A friendly, supportive team environment
• Generous holiday allowances
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• EV Scheme

The role is 37.5 hours per week worked Monday to Friday, based with our team on the outskirts of Newton Abbot and easily accessible from Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay.

No agencies thank you, direct applicants only please.