Operations Technician (EC&I)

Overview

Maintain and operate electrical/instrumentation systems for gas infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

• asset commissioning
• electrical installation
• instrumentation maintenance
• permit issuance
• contractor oversight
• incident control

Tasks

-Maintain accurate records of maintenance and operational activities -Issue permits and manage isolations under the Safe Control of Operations procedures -Support commissioning of new assets and contribute to minor design modifications -Oversee contractor activities to ensure technical and safety compliance -Act as Incident Controller and Site Main Controller during planned and emergency situations -Operate and maintain compressor stations, pipelines, and AGI assets -Carry out installation, inspection, commissioning, repair, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems -Monitor third-party work and ensure pipeline protection

Requirements

• driving licence
• bs7671
• btec
• health & safety
• oil & gas
• security clearance

What You Bring

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. Security Clearance We’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Operations Technician – Electrical & Instrumentation to join our team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and operating critical infrastructure across compressor stations, pipelines, and AGIs, ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of gas across the national transmission system. -Valid UK driving licence -Electrical: Compex EX01–04, C&G 2391, C&G 2377, BS7671 18th Edition -BTEC National Certificate or equivalent (City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) -Knowledge of Health & Safety and engineering legislation -Time-served apprenticeship or recognised training scheme in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control Systems -Strong understanding of hazardous area equipment and inspection standards -Proven experience in electrical, instrumentation, or control systems within the Oil & Gas or similar process industry -Ability to operate and control process plant and equipment -Experience working within Safe Systems of Work

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Benefits

£41,265 - £48,547 + benefits (including pension, bonus, and private healthcare) Inclusive Recruitment -Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury -Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role -Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) -26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days -Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance -Professional development and career progression -Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave -An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance -Death in service 10x your basic salary -Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day

About National Gas

-It stands as Britain's critical gas transmission operator. -It’s wholly owned by Macquarie’s consortium. -It serves half a million businesses, 35 power stations, and dozens of industrial sites via its National Transmission System. -It’s structured across four divisions: transmission, metering, services, and Premtech consultancy. -With over 60 compressor stations and 500+ above-ground installations, it ensures reliability and rapid response across the network. -It operates a public-facing app offering near real-time data on gas flows and demand. -From managing old pipelines to designing future low-carbon systems, it weaves history and innovation into Britain’s energy tapestry.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must obtain and maintain security check (sc) clearance