Instrument Technician

Instrument Technician
Location- Dorset

Role Overview

A hands on operations and maintenance role within a multidisciplinary team, responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient running of an onshore oil and gas facility. You’ll carry out both planned and reactive maintenance across key systems including process control, safety, fire & gas, and instrumentation, while supporting plant reliability and maximising production. The role also involves working with CMMS systems, managing permits, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting projects alongside vendors and contractors.

Company Overview

An established independent energy operator with a strong track record in managing mature oil and gas assets. The business focuses on optimising production, extending asset life, and operating efficiently through a combination of technical expertise and disciplined maintenance strategies, with safety and environmental responsibility at the core of its operations.

Key Responsibilities

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to safely operate and maintain an onshore oilfield, maximising plant availability and performance.
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance in line with company standards and procedures.
Maintain and fault-find on systems including:
Safety, Fire & Gas, and Gas Detection systems
Flow measurement and process control (pressure, temperature, level)
DCS, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
Develop, review, and improve operational and maintenance procedures.
Manage and complete maintenance work orders via CMMS, raising new requests to address equipment failures.
Raise and manage permits to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.
Support projects and liaise with vendors and subcontractors as required.
Adhere to change management processes, including plant modification proposals.
Promote a strong safety culture by reporting observations and ensuring compliance with HSE standards.
Participate in shift meetings and contribute to effective team communication.
Support environmental and waste management initiatives.Experience & Qualifications

Time-served apprenticeship or HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
Experience within oil & gas or a similar process/industrial environment preferred.
Knowledge of ATEX equipment (CompEx) desirable but not essential.Benefits

Competitive salary and pension
Bonus scheme
Private medical and dental cover
Flexible benefits allowance
23 days holiday
Life assurance
Profit-sharing scheme

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients