Instrument Technician

Wood is currently seeking experienced Instrument Technicians working a 21/21 offshore rotation to support a Romanian based project for a minimum of 6 months.

While all applications are welcome, candidates with the right to work in the EU will be given preference during the selection process.

The Role Location: Romania/Offshore Site

Rotation: 21:21

Duration: Minimum 6 months

The Instrument Technicians will support key project phases including well clean-up operations, gas plant back-gassing, and hydrocarbon export to shore. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing mechanical permits under the Control of Work system, providing shift handovers and daily updates to the Production Supervisor, and working closely with the Production and Start-up teams to ensure all instrument systems and the ICSS remains safe, operational, and compliant with start-up procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support offshore start-up and commissioning activities to ensure a safe and efficient transition into production
• Support export pipeline commissioning and hydrocarbon transfer to onshore facilities
• Provide technical and operational support during commissioning, start-up, and early production phases
• Execute back gassing activities for the GPP export pipeline and support hydrocarbon export to onshore facilities
• Manage the Control of Work (CoW) process for instrument permits
• Prepare shift handovers and provide operational updates for daily reporting
• Coordinate with the Production Supervisor and Start-up Team to ensure the instrument systems and the ICSS are operational and within the required specification
• Monitor equipment performance and support troubleshooting to maintain operational reliability
• Enforce compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures
• Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Act as a first responder during emergencies and support incident response activities
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement in HSE performance

Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Valid BOSIET/FOET, HUET, and offshore safety certifications
• Valid offshore medical certificate (OGUK or equivalent)
• Strong expertise in offshore instrumentation, ICSS, control valves, F&G systems and telecoms systems
• Sound knowledge of HSE practices, hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency response
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills during instrument failures and operational upsets
• Experienced in instrument isolation, de-isolation, and equipment reinstatement activities
• Ensure instrument systems are available and ready in accordance with start-up procedures and work packs
• Committed to operational excellence, asset integrity, and safe offshore operations

Desirable

• Engineering degree is preferred but not mandatory
• Experience working within the North Sea energy sector, with an understanding of offshore operations

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