Instrument Technician

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity to work for our market-leading client who is looking for a Instrument Technician on a Contract basis. You will form part of a multi discipline team that are expected to carry out various works to a high quality and safety standard.

Reports To: Electrical and Instrument Supervisor (See Unit HSEP Shipboard Manual Organisation Chart for local variations)

An Instrument Technician is responsible for ensuring allotted instrumentation work is carried out safely and efficiently and that his supervisor is made aware of all activities according to procedure, especially where safety is an issue.

Background: An Instrument Technician is responsible for ensuring allotted instrumentation work is carried out safely and efficiently and that his supervisor is made aware of all activities according to procedure, especially where safety is an issue.

Authority: The Instrument Technician is authorised to maintain Instrument assets and systems safely.

Immediate Subordinates: Subcontractors, Visitors, Vendor Representatives.

Accountable For: Typical Responsibilities & Standards
1) Dismantle and Reassemble Instrumentation Equipment
Identify potential sources of hazard prior to dismantling.
Use correct procedures and correct method of dismantling.
Carry out the correct isolation and disconnection procedure.
Identify, check and prepare components.
Apply appropriate tests and test equipment to ensure reassembly is correct and effective.

2) Monitor and Maintain the condition of Instrumentation Equipment.
Adjust instruments to meet the operating specification
Make adjustments with minimum disruption to any ongoing activities and minimum waste of resources.
Monitor and record what has been carried out in work history or log.

3) Diagnose Faults in Equipment.
Respond promptly to problems in line with approved procedures.
Select appropriate tests and diagnostic procedures and apply them methodically.
Carry out Visual, Close and Detailed inspections on „Ex‟ equipment.
Use the results of inspections to determine the appropriate actions to take.
Record an accurate and full description in the appropriate document history.

4) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures.
Unplanned discharges to the environment are identified, halted where possible, and reported according to policy, procedure and regulation.
Relevant PPE is used to deal with unplanned discharges using company procedures.
Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct procedure.
Environmental protection and pollution control are enforced effectively with colleagues, subordinates and subcontractors.

5) Emergency Response
Demonstrate competence during Emergency Response Drills and training exercises.
Carry out Emergency Response role.

Training
See Vessel-specific Training Matrix (HSEP Shipboard Manual.)

Competence
See Instrument Technician WAM (Vol. 2 Competence Assurance System Manuals)



Units Of Competence
1. Dismantle and Reassemble Instrumentation Equipment
2. Monitor and Maintain the Condition of Instrumentation Equipment
3. Diagnose Faults in Instrumentation Equipment
4. Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures
5. Emergency Response Role
6. Provide any additional duties as required by the OIM/Unit Spt. and/or HOD to maintain safe and efficient running of the Unit.

Additional Competences:
1. See Station Bill


Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Instrument Engineering or local equivalent
• 3 yrs experience desired with offshore experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities.
• Good experience of Permit to Work, Instrument/Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment.
• COMP ex E’X’ course preferred.
• Basic offshore survival
• Basic Firefighting


“the company is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation. The company complies with all relevant UK legislation including the Maritime Labour Convention”.