Electrical and Instrumentation Project Technician
National Gas
£41,265-£48,547
Bacton, Norfolk
Certificate
Building and Construction
Permanent
Role
Date: 21 Feb 2025
Location: Bacton, GB, NR12 0JD
Company: National Gas
Electrical and Instrumentation Project Technician - Bacton - £41,265 to £48,547
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.
Our gas Terminals are fundamental to the United Kingdom economy and energy demands. We take pride in ensuring the safe, efficient, reliable, and flexible supply of natural gas from the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) and Norway, providing key interfaces between UK / EU gas supplies.
About the role
Are you a multi-skilled problem solver who people can count on? If so, we’re looking for a co-worker like you!
As a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Project Technician, you will take on the installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair and maintenance of various safety, control and measurement, and fire and gas systems, as well as other operational duties onsite.
Working as part of our Operations Project Delivery Team, you will formulate isolations and support with the construction and commissioning of new assets on the system. You will oversee and inspect work carried out by others, including support of capital project.
This role will help protect and maintain the high-pressure systems at one of our National Gas terminals. These sites are the engines that take the gas from offshore and introduce it into our National Transmission System straight to our customers.
You must have previously completed an apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) and hold a BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in an Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Systems discipline.
What we are looking for
You’ll have operated, controlled and undertaken work within a recognised Safe Systems of Work. Ideally you will have worked in heavy industry such as power generation or utilities and have experience in undertaking maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification work on rotating machinery such as industrial gas turbines or large machinery trains.
We work in hazardous areas, so knowledge of health and safety is key. It would be desirable for you to have knowledge of DSEAR and worked on ATEX Equipment having an in date CompEx certificate, if not, it is something we could consider putting you through.
What we can offer you
- Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
- 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
- Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
- Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice 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 - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave
- Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
- Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
- Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
- Annual Technical Training budget of circa £1800 rising to £2500 in our next regulatory period
About us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.
We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.
National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.
We are 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.
Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take a chance and apply anyway! At National Gas we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.
National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.
We are 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.
Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take a chance and apply anyway! At National Gas we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.