Offshore Instrument Technician – Join a Leading UK North Sea Operation

Step into a vital role at the forefront of offshore oil and gas production with our client, a major operator working across the UK North Sea.

Offshore schedule (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off) with 12-hour shifts, mobilising from Norwich with mileage reimbursement or economy travel provided. Accommodation arranged for the night before mobiliation if required.

As an Offshore Instrument Technician, you will be an essential part of a multi-skilled team dedicated to safely operating and maintaining state-of-the-art offshore processing facilities. Your expertise will directly support maximising plant availability and ensuring the seamless processing of gas from offshore fields. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with preventative maintenance, critical safety systems, and advanced instrumentation across a highly dynamic offshore environment.

Required Skills

• Proven experience maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of instrumentation including shutdown/blowdown valves, extinguishant systems, fire & gas detection systems, fixed and portable gas detectors, level, pressure, and temperature measurement devices.
• Strong capability in executing safety critical tasks related to Safety Instrumented Systems and Nucleonic Devices.
• Ability to plan and perform preventative maintenance tasks in line with operational standards and procedures.
• Proficient in completing work orders accurately within CMMS (e.g., Maximo) and initiating new work requests to address equipment issues.
• Excellent team collaboration skills within a multi-disciplined technical and operational offshore team.
• Thorough understanding and promotion of Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements offshore.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in onshore/offshore oil & gas instrumentation roles.
• Time-served trade apprenticeship in instrumentation or equivalent practical field experience.
• HNC qualification in a relevant technical subject.
• Compex certification demonstrating competency in core instrumentation skills.

Other Requirements

• Valid and active BOSIET/MIST certification with up-to-date medical clearance, no restrictions.
• Compex certification demonstrating competency in core instrumentation skills.

If you’re driven by precision, safety, and the challenge of offshore instrumentation maintenance in a top-tier operation, seize this opportunity and apply now to become part of an industry-leading team shaping the future of UK North Sea energy.

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.