Who we are looking for
An Instrument Technician to join our UKNS offshore rig team at H&P.
Key details
Job title: (Instrument Technician)
Location: (UKNS, Scott platform)
Contract Type: (Permanent)
Work Pattern: 3*3 rotation
One Team. One Journey.
H&P recently acquired KCA Deutag, and integration is ongoing.
For global career opportunities associated with either legacy business, search our vacancies https://www.hpinc.com/about/careers
At H&P, our people are our strength
Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry’s most trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century of success, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.
At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together..
Opportunity for all
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.
We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.
What we offer
There are many benefits of working for H&P, from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond.
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Disability insurance
- Healthcare
- Health risk assessment
- Retired benefits
- Family leave
- Vacation leave
Application process
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You and the role
The Instrument Technician is responsible to the Maintenance Supervisor for the maintenance of all instrument / electrical equipment within H&P scope / area of responsibility.
Primary responsibilities
- Maintain and repair as necessary all instrument/electrical equipment, investigating defects and submitting reports as required.
- Maintain a preventative maintenance programme in accordance with Group repair and preventative maintenance procedures as directed by immediate supervisor.
- Ensure that all Third-Party personnel including Service Engineers comply with Group and Installation Safety Procedures
- Liaise with client instrument/electrical supervisors on any matters relating to the safe electrical operation of the installation.
- Ensure that all equipment under their control complies with statutory requirements and is always maintained in a safe condition or is otherwise completely withdrawn from service.
- Monitor any instrument / electrical equipment supplied by other contractors or sub-contractors to ensure that it is suitable for uses within the areas desired
- Plan maintenance and repairs to minimise the effect on the drilling operation and to carry out the maintenance tasks specified by the computerised maintenance system.
- Report any misuse of equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor / Senior Company Representative.
- Recommend and when required embody modifications to equipment or systems to enhance safety, improve rig performance or comply with statutory notices.
- Carry out tasks as part of a multi-discipline maintenance team as operational requirements dictate.
- Provide such information to shore-based engineering personnel as may be required for the smooth operation of Group maintenance objectives.
- Report on parts, tools and supplies needed to maintain the equipment for which they are responsible.
- Carry out tasks in accordance with good engineering practice.
- Carry out and record isolations of electrically driven equipment to be worked on by him/her and others.
- Supply any information required for updating of any drawings, sketches or information on existing and replacement equipment.
- Report any misuse of equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor / Senior electrician.
- Safeguard the rig tools and instruments in their care.
- Supply information for the completion of the Group's reporting system data sheets e.g. Maintenance/Repair/Replacement job cards.
- Carry out tasks as part of a multi-discipline maintenance team as operational requirements dictate.
- Stand-in for alternative work discipline as required.
Experience
- Significant experience working in the drilling industry or with a drilling equipment related to maintenance
- environment.
- Experienced within e- CoW permit to work system.
- Microsoft Office literate.
- Recognised industry apprenticeship.
- Be able to work in an integrated maintenance team.
- Experience of CMMS, i.e. SAP, Maximo.
- Exposure to offshore working environment with some knowledge of Permit systems.
Behaviour and Skills
- Commitment to safe working practices, policies and legislation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good English language skills.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivator.
- Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- To be adaptable and to be able to be decisive.
- Proven good safety ethic.
Minimum qualifications – essential
- Recognised Engineering qualification / Trade qualification papers.
- Offshore Survival certificate.
- OGUK Medical.
