Senior Instrument Maintenance Technician

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Instrument Maintenance Technician with extensive experience in maintaining instrumentation within the Petrochemical Industry. The Senior Instrument Maintenance Technician will join the base maintenance team of a leading energy company, responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Fife, with a 12-month contract under IR35 regulations.

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation, including Triconex PLCs, Fisher/Foxboro/ABB valve positioners, control/trip valve overhauls, C300 DCS systems, pressure/flow transmitters, level instrumentation (both pneumatic and electronic), vibration monitoring systems, and speed and temperature measurement devices.
• Conduct SIF/SIS testing for the site, perform preventative maintenance testing, analyze performance to determine root causes of failures, and recommend appropriate repair methods.
• Handle metering tasks, including calibrations for site billing instrumentation such as Vortex and Coriolis measurement types.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems to CompEx Ex 01-04 standards.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Demonstrate resilience, ownership, and innovation in solving maintenance problems.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance and repair activities using SAP.
• Adhere to safety protocols and site/industry standards, acting as a strong safety leader.
• Apply and follow work permits through the site Permit to Work System (PTWS).
• Support and encourage teamwork between operations, engineering, and project groups.
• Ensure the quality and timely completion of work scheduled by the Maintenance Program.
• Develop personal and team technical skills, acting as a mentor for apprentices.
• Support work prioritization to maximize effectiveness and complement the efforts of other work groups.
• Generate Management of Change requests (MOCs) on control-related equipment and installations.

• Passionate about eliminating waste within maintenance processes and driving continuous improvement.
• Take pride in your work and feel a sense of accomplishment.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Effective at delivering results independently or as part of an instrument maintenance team.
• Conscientious, careful, and independent in your work approach.
• Adaptable to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities, with flexibility to work out of hours if required.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to describe conditions clearly and concisely and recommend remediation steps.
• Fluent with computer and IT systems, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the Petrochemical industry, with experience in maintaining instruments and controls in processing plants or offshore production plants.
• Successfully completed an apprenticeship to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in an instrument trade. An HNC in Instrument Engineering or equivalent is advantageous.
• CompEx Ex01-04 qualified.
• Ideally fluent in the use of data management systems such as SAP.

If you are an experienced Senior Instrument Maintenance Technician looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan