Instrument Technician

Entity: Production & Operations Job Family Group: Operations Group Job Description: A career in productions & operations is an opportunity to help shape the future of bp. As part of the team, you’ll apply digital technologies and an agile attitude as we transform our operating assets in pursuit of our net zero ambition. You’ll also help to develop hydrocarbon resources, delivering transformative projects and growing your talent in all kinds of new and exciting ways within the operational heart of bp.   We are currently recruiting Maintenance Technicians (Instrument) to work on our GTA FPSO in the Mauritania and Senegal region. These roles will be required to work a rotation aligned to BP M&S rotational pattern (4 weeks on / 4 weeks off). Travel will be required outside of the rotation as part of the requirements of this role and a competitive reward pack will be proposed for international rotation. Key Responsibilities Safely maintaining wide aspects of instrumentation/measurement and control, safety and protection systems. Demonstrating HSE leadership within the maintenance team. For following and full compliance with all safety, environmental and regulatory rules applicable and Control of Work requirements. Develop and maintain discipline competence through CMAS and VTA. For identifying and knowing the tools, materials, and procedures prior to the execution of work. For supporting maintenance planning. As an Isolating Authority – safely isolating/deisolating plant equipment within the discipline as well as designing isolations to the required standard. As the Performing Authority to align with and create and vital risk assessments within the Control of Work Procedure. As the maintenance work Performing Authority to conduct a walk-down of the proposed equipment isolations prior to any work commencing. For efficient execution of work and continuously improve execution performance. For identifying all risks associated with any assigned work prior to execution of the work and for the safe and efficient execution of the work. For recording of pertinent work order information to support a culture of reliability and continuous improvement (failure reporting, work method improvements, work activity duration, request for master data changes, lessons learned, etc.) For close-out / completion of the work in compliance with the Control of Work Standards, including the clean-up of work sites and the returning of unused materials to the storeroom. To communicate job progress to the MTL to ensure productivity and improve wrench time when there is inefficient planning or a break and opportunities within the schedule. For delivering safe, quality, and reliable maintenance in alignment with BP values. Essential education: Tertiary/vocational education in technical field or other relevant qualifications Essential experience and requirements  Recognized Instrument and control apprenticeship Proven years of post-apprenticeship experience working in gas, oil or petrochemical processing plant. Experience in PLC, turbine and compressor control systems. Experience in LV and utility system isolations Experience of field I/O devices, Process Automation and Safety Instrumented Systems Experience of F&G / Metering / Analytical / Telecom equipment Experience in rotating equipment protection systems. Experience in CompEx / Hazardous Area certification / ATEX Experience in Computerised Maintenance Management systems. Experience with Control of Work systems, operations integrity, planning and risk assessments. Capability to engage with vendors and engineers for support and feedback. Demonstrated ability to successfully fault find and diagnose within discipline. Willingness to work at heights or in confined space Ability to work in plant locations that may be remote (on/offshore) or require special transportation requirements (e.g. helicopter, marine vessel, rotational work, etc.) Why Join our team? At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now! Travel Requirement No travel is expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is a rotational position (across locations) Remote Type: This position is not available for remote working Skills: Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please . If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks