Operations Technician (M&C)

Every day, National Gas relies on skilled technicians to keep vital infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. This role is at the heart of maintaining the reliability and integrity of our transmission network, ensuring that essential energy reaches homes, businesses and communities across the country.

As an Operations Technician, you'll combine technical expertise with a strong focus on safety, helping to maximise asset availability, support new infrastructure projects and respond to operational challenges when they arise. Your work will directly contribute to the performance, resilience and future development of one of the UK's most important energy networks.

Carrying out installation, inspection, commissioning, maintenance, repair and operational activities on pipelines, compressor stations, terminals and associated mechanical assets.

Diagnosing faults and resolving equipment issues to maximise plant reliability, performance and availability.

Applying safe systems of work, issuing permits and implementing isolations to ensure all activities are completed safely and compliantly.

Maintaining accurate maintenance, operational and asset records in line with regulatory and company requirements.

Supporting the delivery, construction and commissioning of new assets and infrastructure projects across the transmission network.

Monitoring and protecting the high-pressure pipeline system, including supporting inspection programmes and overseeing third-party activities where required.

Providing technical expertise during routine operations and emergency situations, including participation in standby and incident response arrangements.

The role would suit someone who thrives in a hands-on engineering environment, enjoys fault-finding and wants to make a real impact on the UK's energy network.

Post holders will normally possess proven maintenance, operational knowledge and experience gained within a relevant engineering discipline of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics or Control Systems

Undertaking maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification work within the Oil & Gas (or other similar Process) Industry within relevant discipline as well inspection work on equipment installed in hazardous areas

Operating, controlling and undertaking work within Safe Systems of Work

Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the Oil & Gas (or other similar Process) Industry

Knowledge of relevant engineering legislation and Health & Safety regulations, with a commitment to maintaining compliance in all work activities.

Operation and control of process plant and equipment

Possess relevant Training Certification and/or Evidence of Competencies to support knowledge and experience

Mechanical – Compex EX11 - Hazardous Equipment

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

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