Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Project Technician

Date: 31 Oct 2024

Location: Peterhead, GB, AB42 3EP

Company: National Gas

EC&I Project Technician - St Fergus - £41,265 to £48,547 (£50k-£60k OTE)

National Gas has an exciting and important role in achieving net zero and in leading a fair energy transition for the UK. We will do this by developing the green gas system of tomorrow, while delivering the natural gas needs of today. 

 

Our gas Terminals are fundamental to the United Kingdom economy and energy demands. We take pride in ensuring the safe, efficient, reliable, and flexible supply of natural gas from the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) and Norway, providing key interfaces between UK / EU gas supplies.

About the role

Are you a multi-skilled problem solver who people can count on? If so, we’re looking for a co-worker like you!

 

As a skilled Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Project Technician, you will take on the inspection, commissioning, operation, repair and maintenance of various safety, control and measurement, and fire and gas systems, as well as other operational duties onsite. 

 

Working as part of our Operations Team, you will formulate isolations and support with the construction and commissioning of new assets on the system. You will oversee and inspect work carried out by others, including support of capital project. 

 

This role will help protect and maintain the high-pressure systems at one of our National Gas terminals. These sites are the engines that take the gas from offshore and introduce it into our National Transmission System straight to our customers.

What we are looking for

You must have previously completed an apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) and hold a BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in an Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Systems discipline.

 

You’ll have operated, controlled and undertaken work within a recognised Safe Systems of Work. Ideally you will have worked in heavy industry such as power generation or utilities and have experience in undertaking maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification work on rotating machinery such as industrial gas turbines or large machinery trains.
 
We work in hazardous areas, so knowledge of health and safety is key. It would be desirable for you to have knowledge of DSEAR and worked on ATEX Equipment having an in date CompEx certificate, if not, it is something we could consider putting you through.

What we can offer you

  • On Track Earnings of between £50,000 to £60,000
  • Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance 
  • 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
  • Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
  • Flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more 
  • Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
  • Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
  • Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave 
  • Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning 
  • Annual Technical Training budget of circa £1800 rising to £2500 in our next regulatory period
  • Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 
  • Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions 

About us

National Gas is leading a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future for everyone.  Our skilled colleagues bring gas to 23m homes, and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep Great Britain's lights on.  We fuel growth and innovation, whilst transitioning our network to hydrogen, to play our part in the journey to net zero. 
 
At National Gas, we are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.  
   
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