Instrumentation Technician

Requirements & Summary




Company: National Grid
Skills: Instrument & Controls Engineer, Instrumentation Technician
Other Skills: Instrumentation Technician
Experience: 1 + Years
Education: Tech/Vocational Cert/Apprenticeship
Location: Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom



In order to apply for this position, applicants MUST meet the following criteria. If your resume
does not match these criteria, you will not be able to apply for this position.
Authorized to work in: United Kingdom







About the Role

We are seeking applicants for the role of Skilled Instrumentation Technician.
 
Based primarily at our Aylesbury Compressor Station, but also covering a number of Above Ground Installations (AGIs) too, you'll be part of a team undertaking installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair, maintenance and emergency response activities with Terminal, Compressor Station, Pipeline and AGI assets across your geographical zone of the National Transmission System (NTS).
 
This is a key position in supporting the maintenance of the above-mentioned equipment, which in turn will ensure our high-pressure NTS is protected and maintained to the highest possible standards.
 
Key Accountabilities:

Undertake safe setting to work for work activities, issuing permission documents and devising isolations in accordance with the safe control of operations procedures contributing to a team culture of safe working and safety compliance.
Maintain accurate site maintenance, asset, operational and safe control of operations records of all work activities and operations undertaken to ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements.
Support capital delivery construction and commissioning of new assets onto the gas transmission system and smaller-scale self-delivery modifications.
Contribute to the development, review and update of emergency, security, safety, operational and environmental plans, and procedures to ensure safe and cost-effective operation of plant and equipment.
Undertake the role of incident controller and site main controller during planned and emergency situations in accordance with the on and off-site emergency plans, monitor and control site security operations, and participation in duty standby rota and occasionally shift working arrangements.
Oversee and inspect work activities undertaken by contractors and working party members where required to provide assurance that technical and safety compliance standards are being maintained and undertaken.

 
About You


 
We are looking for someone who has:

Proven maintenance and operational knowledge and have experience gained within the relevant engineering discipline.
Experience in undertaking maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification work within the oil and gas (or similar process) industry within the relevant discipline.
Undertaken inspection work on equipment installed in hazardous areas.
Operated, controlled and undertaken work within Safe Systems of Work.
An appreciation of system and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the oil and gas (or similar process) industry.
An understanding of relevant discipline legislative requirements.
An understanding of health and safety legislative requirements.
Experience in operation and control process plant and equipment.

 
It is essential that you 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 Instrumentation, Electronics or Control Systems discipline.
 
Travel will be expected, allowing you to work on a variety of sites therefore it is essential that you hold a valid UK driving licence.
 
This really is an exceptional opportunity to display, develop and expand your skills within a high-profile company, as well as the chance to take advantage of long-term opportunities in the future as we continue to grow and develop.
 


What You'll Get

 

On-target earnings including premium rate overtime/standby allowance up to £55,000.
Access to a liveried vehicle (including fuel) for use from home to work and business mileage.
Flexible working hours may be accommodated, depending on operational constraints.
Paid expenses for any business travel and accommodation excluding travel to your base location/office.
Welcome bonus or relocation support may be available.
25 days holiday (increasing to 26 days following 2 years of employment), plus 8 statutory days with the option available to buy extra holidays.
Annual performance bonus of up to 5% of your base salary.
A generous pension scheme where we double match your contribution up to 6% (maximum company contribution of 12%) of your base salary each month i.e. for every £1 you contribute, we'll put another £2 (you can contribute more un-matched if you want to).
You will have access to several other flexible benefits such as a salary sacrifice car, technology schemes and retail vouchers.
Access to employee support, care and assistance helplines.
Access to Employer Matched charity giving.

 
 


Further Information

 
Opportunity Type: Permanent
 
Location: Aylesbury (HP18 0PR) - You must live within a 45-minute drive of this location or be willing to relocate within a 45-minute drive of this location.
 
Closing Date: Sunday 19th June 2022
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid's recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
 
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Gas plays a critical role in the UK's energy mix. It produces more than half of our energy needs and more than 8 out of 10 homes rely on us for heat, and it's the primary fuel for power generation, providing a stable baseload of electricity. We're also fully behind the drive to net zero; alongside renewable energy, gas has played a key role in largely removing coal from the energy mix over the past eight years. None of that is going to change overnight. In fact, the UK can't reach net zero by 2050 without natural gas and hydrogen playing a part in decarbonising transport, power, heat and industry.
 
Alongside that, the amount of work needed on the gas national transmission system (NTS) is bigger than ever for our current regulatory period, RIIO-2. The programme will improve the current network, reducing emissions, and pave the way towards decarbonising future infrastructure. There's a lot for us to deliver over the next five years, putting our business in a great position to grow.
 
In March 2022, National Grid agreed to sell a 60% majority stake in National Grid Gas plc to the consortium comprising Macquarie Asset Management and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation. The gas business remains part of the National Grid Group until the sale is completed, and we expect it to become a separate company in the second half of 2022.
 
In Gas Transmission & Metering, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
 
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.



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Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom

Technical

Full Time

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Published On 23-05-2022