Instrument Technician
Natara Global is currently recruiting for an Instrument Technician who will complete the following role:
- Instrumentation & control technicians are responsible for the assembly, installation, removal and replacement, disassembly, test functionality and operability, maintenance and repair of instrumentation systems and their associated system components.
- Such systems can be of an electronic, electro-mechanical or pneumatic technology which may be used to indicate, record and control a wide variety of equipment, plant and machinery.
- An integral aspect of the instrumentation & control technician is the ability to locate and identify faults in a timely manner to restore plant and equipment to acceptable conditions.
- The wide range of possible equipment and systems also require a good knowledge of, and the ability to effectively use, an equally wide range of test and measuring equipment.
- Instrumentation & control technicians typically need a good understanding of engineering theory, the functions of components within systems and the effect on system operation of failure.
Key Responsibilities
- Have the required competencies to assemble, install, carry out preventative maintenance, repair, diagnose faults and remove and replace, and dissemble instrumentation and control systems and their associated system components.
- Understand the relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or procedures and safe working practices, including their responsibilities with regards to reporting lines and procedures.
- Understand the preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area, materials and equipment, and the possible consequences of incorrect actions in these areas.
- Be able to read and interpret relevant engineering drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals, and to follow work instructions and relevant plans and schedules.
- Understand which tools and equipment to use, and when, and will follow relevant training, methods and techniques and quality control and safety procedures for their use.
- Understand their responsibilities for ensuring the care and security of tools and equipment used.
- Understand the types of defects and testing anomalies that can occur, how to identify them, and what action to take.
- Diagnose function and test equipment on Return To Service (RTS)
- Be able to handle a range of digital information, technology and equipment to support work related tasks and to communicate information.
Qualifications and Requirements
An individual would be expected to have core trade qualifications as a minimum requirement:
- ECITB or other relevant apprenticeship, or
- HNC/D with appropriate experience
- Valid CompEx Inspection certificate (Ex01-04)
- Given the hazardous chemical nature of the working environment within the business, the overall risk control strategy will usually require instrumentation & control technicians to be familiar with, and work within, a formal Permit to Work (PTW) system.
- Compliance with a specific company or site Safety Management System (SMS) will also be required. Instrumentation & control technicians will be expected to have knowledge and experience of fire and gas detection, process safety protection systems and emergency shut down systems.
- A working knowledge of food industry practices would be beneficial.
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 core hours
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
- Private Medical Insurance (from day one)
- Life Insurance 4 x Annual Salary
- Company Pension (5% employer contribution)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
- Employee Referral Scheme (worth £2,000 per successful referral)
- Long Service Awards
- Health & Wellbeing Programme
- On-site parking