Instrument Technician

Where you fit in

The Instrument Technician is a key member of the Maintenance Team with influence across a wide range of work execution on site. The position will require the ability to work with Safe Systems of Work, including P-Vision and Maintenance Management System SAP.

What’s the role?

The scope of this role is to perform planned and corrective instrument maintenance and project activities as part of the site maintenance team. To ensure that the health and safety of personnel, the environment, and the integrity/reliability of the plant, equipment and systems are preserved, always in accordance with Statutory Law & Company Policy.

Key responsibilities include:

HSSE

• Visibly demonstrate Safety Leadership and support site leadership in delivering HSSE essentials
• Actively contribute to the site HSSE plan through engagement and completion of assurance activities
• Working in compliance with the Shell Work Instructions and Instrument Specific Job Plans
• Responsible for the effective individual competency management ensuring all items are up to date
• Participate in the Site Duty Rota (1 week in 5) responding to emergency situations in accordance with the Site Emergency Procedures and any out of hours maintenance requirements

Stakeholder Management

• Strong communication and coordination with Production Operations team to ensure safe handover and delivery of Instrument Maintenance Tasks

Technical Assurance

• As part of the Instrument Maintenance Department responsible for the execution phase of preventative and corrective maintenance activities on all aspects instrumentation including Fire and Gas Systems, ESD/EDP, Safeguarding Logic, Measurement and Control System
• Responsible for the safe execution of work using the P-Vision permit system whilst adhering to Fife NGL’s safety and maintenance procedures
• Responsible for recording technical history on completion of tasks
• Assist in reviewing and updating department procedures
• Assist in pre-commissioning/ commissioning of new plant and equipment
• Good understanding of instrument maintenance processes and support designated site process focal point for PME in the AMS Process
• Understanding of COMAH site regulations and their associated interaction with site instrumentation, with a specific focus on achieving ASST status

What we need from you

• Relevant experience within the Petrochemical industry with a suitable technical HNC/D & Mechanical NVQ lvl3 or equivalent. As the person who confirms quality assurance, this person is expected to be highly respected and competent in the discipline
• Experience in participating in projects such as Turnarounds or other small Maintenance activities will be an advantage
• Must be self-motivated, have good communication skills, a high degree of self-reliance with appropriate technical skills to ensure prompt responses are made based on mature technical judgement
• Flexibility to adapt to constant change is essential to enable the incumbent to work in a highly motivated and empowered environment
• Continuous Improvement mind-set with a desire to improve the process and make it more efficient, as well as an ability to problem solve and take ideas through to completion
• Flexibility on work hours will be necessary owing to operational requirements especially during Turnarounds
• Flexibility to adapt to change is essential to enable the incumbent to work in a highly motivated and empowered environment
• Proactively seek feedback and coaching from others, whilst offering feedback and support coaching to the team
• Excellent engagement and collaboration skills
• Must be able to function within small collaborative team and within the wider maintenance/operations departments

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone often applies when they don’t feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

Company Description

Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then, we have grown into a leading innovative Oil & Energy company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning. Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week. Shell employs some 6,400 skilled staff as well as many contractors.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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