Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Technician

Role: Electrical and Instrumentation Operations Technician
Location: Bishop Auckland or Wooler

On-site 5 days a week , as well as travel to other sites across the region as required.

Salary: £42,813 to £50,368

Plus up to 6% bonus, overtime, standby allowance and access to a pool/liveried vehicle.

About Us

National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Technician to join our East area operations team. In this role, you'll carry out maintenance, fault-finding and repair activities on electrical, control and instrumentation systems to ensure the continuous and safe operation of our gas transmission assets.

What You'll be doing

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults to minimise downtime.
• Calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation to ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modifications of E&I equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, in accordance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Support operational teams during planned shutdowns and emergency repairs.
• Participating in a standby rota once fully trained, typically 1 week in every 4 or 5, dealing with various faults.

About You

You'll be a safety-conscious engineering technician with a strong commitment to operational excellence. You'll be collaborative, and thrive in team environments where precision and reliability are key. You'll have a proactive approach to problem solving, and have a deep respect for compliance and safety standards, ensuring assets are maintained to the highest standards. You'll also bring a calm and capable presence to emergency situations.

Key Requirements and Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) in an electrical or instrumentation discipline
• BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in an electrical or instrumentation discipline
• Worked in industries including (but not limited to) FMCG, the broader utilities, military or aviation
• Strong knowledge of ATEX regulations and hazardous area equipment
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, fault-finding and calibration
• Familiarity with safety management systems and permit-to-work procedures
• Full UK car driving licence
  Ideally (but not essential), you'll possess an in date certificate in any of the following:
• • Compex EX Hazardous Equipment
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
• C&G 2377 PAT Testing
• BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Compex EX Hazardous Equipment
• Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the oil and gas (or other similar process) industry - desirable
• Knowledge of SCADA or control systems - desirable

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ).

What We Offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)

Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)

Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more

Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury

Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7

Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive Recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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