Instrument Technician
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Aberdeen
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS
Instrumentation systems
Report writing
PLC
Electrical fault-finding
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
FULL DESCRIPTION
Working as part of the project team to provide a high standard of work in the assembly, test & repair, manufacture, installation and commissioning of instrumentation systems in onshore and offshore environments.
Main Purpose of Job:
Working as part of the project team to provide a high standard of work in the assembly, test & repair, manufacture, installation and commissioning of instrumentation systems in onshore and offshore environments.
Key Responsibilities (shall include but are not limited to):
- Assemble, test & repair, install and commission Instrumentation systems onshore and offshore.
- Basic report writing.
- Liaise with suppliers as required.
- Provide regular communication with the office when offshore & provide progress reports.
- Assist project team in house, with all aspects of onshore and offshore projects.
Workshop
- Maintain a tidy workshop.
- Work closely with the Receptionist / Office Assistant to ensure all stock is labelled and stored appropriately.
- Stock taking as required.
General
- Attend and participate in company / project meetings to maintain good communications and aid business and organisational development.
- Comply with the company’s HSQ Management System.
- Attend training and develop relevant knowledge and skills as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
Education:
- Minimum HNC – Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent professional qualification.
Experience:
- Offshore experience in the installation & commissioning of instrumentation systems preferable.
- Basic report writing.
- Experience with control panel manufacture / installation desirable.
- Knowledge of PLC’s, MMI’s and networks an advantage.
- Experience working with Ex equipment desirable.
- Basic knowledge of computerised DAQ systems desirable.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Good practical engineering / workshop skills.
- Good problem solving and instrumentation & electrical fault-finding skills.
- PC skills – Microsoft Word / Excel.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Flexible.
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload.
- Driving license preferred but not essential.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Work Environment:
- The position is based in Aberdeen and will involve a mixture of offshore and onshore based project work.
- Travel will be as required, rather than on a regular rota.
- Overseas work may require an extended length of stay.
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