Instrumentation Technician

At a glance

Location

United Kingdom

Work setting

Onshore

Rotation

Not stated

Industry

Maritime

Employer

Faststream

About the role

Responsible for providing technical support across electrical, instrumentation, automation and marine communication/navigation systems for an assigned group of vessels. The role supports the safe, reliable and commercially effective operation of the fleet, working closely with vessel management teams and attending vessels when required for planned maintenance periods, upgrades, repairs, inspections, commissioning activities and operational trials. Key responsibilities include providing specialist technical guidance across vessel electrical, instrumentation, automation and communication/navigation systems; promoting strong safety, environmental and operational standards; ensuring vessel activities and technical projects comply with company procedures, engineering standards and applicable regulatory requirements; acting as a technical focal point for complex EIA-related matters within gas shipping operations; supporting the development and continuous improvement of fleet engineering standards, maintenance practices and technical procedures; reviewing technical specifications and work scopes; providing technical input into safety, quality and incident-management processes; ensuring modifications to vessel systems are properly assessed, documented and controlled; troubleshooting defects and operational issues; supporting capital expenditure projects, equipment upgrades and fleet improvement initiatives; attending vessels, shipyards and project locations to oversee repairs, upgrades, dry-docking activities, testing and commissioning; assisting with the technical assessment, recruitment and development of Electro-Technical Officers and other marine personnel; reviewing operational and maintenance information to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities; developing maintenance strategies and best practice for electrical and automation equipment; coordinating technical investigations and specialist engineering projects; contributing to newbuilding, retrofit and conversion projects; and supporting engineering design standards and technical criteria for future fleet projects. Requirements include formal education or professional training within electrical engineering or a closely related discipline; strong understanding of marine electrical, instrumentation and automation systems; previous experience within the maritime sector; good understanding of vessel technical operations and planned maintenance requirements; awareness of current marine technology, class requirements and relevant industry regulations; strong communication and stakeholder-management skills; the ability to work effectively with shore-based management teams and seagoing personnel; a practical, solutions-focused approach; and existing right to live and work in the UK. Preferred experience includes exposure to gas carriers, LNG or related liquefied-gas vessels through an Electro-Technical, engineering, project or shore-based technical position.

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