Instrument Technician

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Instrument Technician for a leading multi-national client specializes in chemical solutions and services for oil and gas operations based in Fawley, Southampton.

This is initially a 12 month contract, pay rate range is £ per hour depending on experience.

*** Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK**
* Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Carry out instrument planned and breakdown maintenance.

• Carry out project installation and commissioning, review and mark up of drawings.

• Assist and/or supervise contractors and service personnel in maintaining Instrument, electric and other plant equipment.

• Complete production-critical repairs and all critical inspections in a safe and timely manner to maximise availability of plant and avoid overdue inspection activities.

• Execute work in a safe manner in accordance with ‘safe working practices’, site standards, and site safety systems such as Task Risk Assessments and Maintenance Procedures.

• Procure spares and equipment from suppliers. Ensure and maintain adequate economic stores of materials, equipment and tools.

• Liaise with instrument, electrical and other specialist engineers.

• Carry out department audits; represent department in site safety initiatives and legislative matters, advise in development of safe working practices/procedures.

Education/Experience

• Recognised apprenticeship or Company traineeship scheme and appropriate technical qualification; e.g. City and Guilds, ONC, HNC etc.

• 5 years minimum experience in refinery, chemical or allied industry working on Instrumented Systems.

• Training and approved to work on hazardous area equipment e.g. Comp Ex or equivalent. Able to operate in a small team, on a multi-trade basis and possessing communication/supervisory skills, a proactive positive attitude and self-motivation.

• Good working knowledge of local procedures and safe working practices.

• Have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and be able to demonstrate the ability to work with computers.

Physical Demands:
This role requires working in a chemical manufacturing plant.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
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*** Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK**
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