Job Title: I&E CompEx Technician
Location: South East England
Contract Type: Outside IR35, Contract
Overview
An established energy site operation is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to support a busy, hands-on maintenance programme on a live operational site. This role covers planned and corrective maintenance, CompEx inspection work, and involvement in annual shutdown activities within hazardous areas.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Outside IR35 contract
- Hands-on technical scope spanning instrumentation, electrical, and CompEx activities
- Planned and corrective maintenance across a live operational site
- Direct involvement in annual shutdown activities
- Stable, well-structured maintenance programme with strong technical breadth
Key Responsibilities
- Complete planned and corrective instrumentation and electrical work orders, prioritised by criticality
- Record all maintenance activity accurately within the site CMMS
- Carry out CompEx inspections and associated first-line repairs
- Deliver instrumentation and electrical work during the annual site shutdown
- Calibrate instrumentation, including As Found / As Left records across multiple measurement technologies
- Functionally test ESD, control, level, and pressure systems, including closure time recording
- Test fire and gas detection systems across a range of technologies
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and hazard-free working environment
Requirements
- Proven maintenance experience on instrumentation and electrical equipment
- Instrumentation qualification such as an apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, with solid electrical knowledge
- In-date CompEx 01-04 certification and working knowledge of IEC 60079
- Experience in instrumentation calibration and functional testing of safety systems
- Good working knowledge of BS7671 wiring regulations and earthing systems
- Previous experience working in hazardous areas within industrial or energy environments
- Comfortable working with CMMS systems and digital activity recording
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills