Instrument Technician in Fife

Belcan Workforce Solutions are currently looking to recruit an Instrument Technician to support Portfolio and Global projects through planning and execution for a Private Oil and Gas Company in Fife, Scotland.

The post is an estimated 12 month contract and is paying competitively on a PAYE and Umbrella hourly basis for a 37.

5 hour week.

This position has been deemed Inside of IR35.

Job Description

Main Functions:

• The Instrument Technician Installs and maintains instrument equipment in compliance with all rules and practices.
• Tests and repairs instrumentation systems utilized by production equipment to ensure adherence to established performance levels and product quality.
• Evaluates instruments to establish plans for repair.
• Documents and verifies problems and actions taken.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plans, updates, and oversees all activities within his or her areas of responsibility according to the laws, regulations, standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Special emphasis must be placed on health, safety, and the environment
• Supports and encourages team effort between operations, engineering, and projects groups - Provides input and reviews the control specifications and work practices
• Is responsible and accountable for control systems as defined in the Work Management Manual
• Has the knowledge to apply and follow work permits through Permit To Work System (PTWS) as discussed in the Work Management Manual
• Ensures the quality and timely completion of work scheduled by the Maintenance Program
• Develops personal and team technical skills (for example, new regulations, equipment, methods, and others)
• Attends and instructs (as needed) technical meetings, to keep instrument technicians informed of the latest specifications, codes, procedures, and technology
• Develops and maintains open communications on control issues (for example, safe work practices, training, materials, and others) with co-workers
• Supports work prioritization to maximize effectiveness and to complement the efforts of other work groups
• Provides technical support to other Technicians for maintenance and troubleshooting on company’s instrument systems
• Is able to generate Management of Change requests (MOCs) on control-related equipment and installation and can follow up with installation inspections consistent with Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) Element 3
• Constructs, monitors, and inspects new installations for their consistency with the mission and recommend upgrades as necessary
• Acts as a stand-in for the Instrument Lead position as needed

Skills and Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associates degree preferably enhanced by related technical school courses
• A minimum of 10 years of maintaining Instruments and Controls in processing plant or offshore production plant General Technical Skills
• Is familiar with regulations applicable to the operations of oil and gas facilities
• OIMS systems, related manuals, and procedures Specific Technical Skills
• Meets the safety, administrative, and technical training requirements associated with this position as documented in the company operations-approved training roadmap
• Possesses the general competencies and Operations Integrity Critical competency requirements as documented and maintained in company Operations Training roadmap
• Computing skills Attitudes and Behaviour
• Safety orientated
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational and reporting skills
• Attention to details
• Good troubleshooting and analysing skills