Operations Technician
6 days ago
£41,265 - £48,547 + benefits (including pension, bonus, and private healthcare)
Alrewas, Onsite
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 RoleWe'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.
What You'll Be DoingIn this hands-on and varied role, you will:
- Carry out installation, inspection, commissioning, repair, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems
- Operate and maintain compressor stations, pipelines, and AGI assets
- Issue permits and manage isolations under the Safe Control of Operations procedures
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and operational activities
- Support commissioning of new assets and contribute to minor design modifications
- Act as Incident Controller and Site Main Controller during planned and emergency situations
- Monitor third-party work and ensure pipeline protection
- Oversee contractor activities to ensure technical and safety compliance
We're looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience in electrical, instrumentation, or control systems within the Oil & Gas or similar process industry
- Strong understanding of hazardous area equipment and inspection standards
- Experience working within Safe Systems of Work
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and engineering legislation
- Ability to operate and control process plant and equipment
- High standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.
Please refer to UK Security Vetting for more information.
Essential Qualifications:
- Time-served apprenticeship or recognised training scheme in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control Systems
- BTEC National Certificate or equivalent (City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3)
- Valid UK driving licence
Desirable Certifications (depending on discipline):
- Electrical: Compex EX01–04, C&G 2391, C&G 2377, BS7671 18th Edition
- Instrumentation/DSEAR: Compex EX01–04
- Cyber: EC 62443
- Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
- 26 days' holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
- Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
- An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
- Death in service 10x your basic salary
- Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
- Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
- Professional development and career progression
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
- Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role
At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need.
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