Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Location: Remote

Salary: Negotiable depending on proven Electrical and Instrumentation within Oil & Gas experience.

Benefits: Flexible Benefit fund worth up to £900 + Commercial Vehicle

Only apply if you have the right to work in the UK

About Penspen:

Penspen is a leading global energy services company, delivering asset integrity, engineering, and consultancy services to the oil, gas, hydrogen, and energy infrastructure sectors. With over 70 years of experience, we help our clients design, maintain, and operate safe, reliable, and efficient assets across the world.

Penspen www.penspen.com are looking for a dynamic Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Main Purpose of Role:

The E&I Lead Technician is responsible for delivering high-quality electrical and instrumentation (E&I) maintenance across high-pressure (HP) gas network assets. The role ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with client specifications and regulatory standards.

In addition to hands-on maintenance, the role includes responsibility for supervising a technician, conducting audits, and producing clear, accurate technical reports to support compliance and performance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

Carry out planned and reactive E&I maintenance on HP gas network assets in accordance with client requirements
Diagnose faults and implement effective corrective actions to minimise downtime
Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, quality, and compliance standards
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and asset integrity across all work sites
Take ownership of allocated assets and ensure all maintenance activities are delivered end-to-end in line with programme and client requirements.
Support planning and preparation of works, ensuring all resources, permits and materials are in place prior to execution.

Leadership & Supervision

Provide day-to-day supervision and technical guidance to one direct report
Ensure safe systems of work are followed at all times
Support the development and competency of the technician
Drive high standards of safety, quality and performance, acting as a role model within the field.
Maintain a balance between hands-on delivery and supervisory responsibilities to support operational efficiency.

Reporting & Compliance

Complete and submit detailed maintenance reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity
Undertake audits as required by the client, ensuring full compliance with procedures and standards
Submit audit reports within required timeframes
Maintain accurate records of work completed, defects identified, and actions taken.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a professional representative of Penspen when engaging with client personnel
Ensure client requirements and expectations are understood and met consistently
Communicate effectively regarding job status, issues, and resolutions
Work closely with Operations Supervisors and Scheduling teams to ensure efficient planning and delivery of works.

Knowledge / Experience (Skills):

Proven experience in E&I maintenance within gas, utilities, or similar asset-intensive industries
Strong understanding of high-pressure gas systems (desirable)
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Experience in fault finding, inspection, and maintenance of E&I systems
Strong report writing and documentation skills
Experience supervising or mentoring staff
Strong safety mindset and commitment to compliance
Self-motivated and able to work independently in a mobile role
Strong organisational and time management skills
Professional communication and stakeholder engagement
High attention to detail and quality of work

Qualifications:

Relevant Electrical / Instrumentation qualification (e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent)
Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CompEx, Gas Safety – desirable)
Full UK Driving Licence

Key Relationships:

Head of Gas
Cost controller
Commercial Manager
Manager, Enterprise Asset Management
Head of Operations
Manager Resource
External Clients
IT

Financial Dimensions:

Ensure all timesheets submitted
Ensure all quotes are in line with Penspen financial reporting policy

Key Performance Indicators:

Jobs completed on time and within agreed schedules
No return visits required within 2 weeks of job completion
All audits completed and submitted within 2 days
OH&S Metrics as issued by line manager
First-time fix rate achieved in line with contract expectations
Compliance audit scores maintained in line with client requirements
Productivity and utilisation targets met as defined by the business

Health, Safety & Environment:

In addition to the role Responsibilities, every employee has overall responsibility for:

Taking reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and the Health and Safety of others who may be affected by your actions.
Working with the Company to ensure a high standard of Health, Safety & Environmental management by following the site HSE procedures. Ensuring compliance with all relevant quality standards/procedures in your area. This includes reporting any deviations from these standards/procedures, completing corrective actions and making recommendations to prevent similar deviations in the future.

If you have the Electrical & Instrumentation experience please click the link to apply

https://careers.penspen.com/vacancy/lead-ei-technician-609900.html

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Country Job Based In

Location

Job Family

Asset Management

Type of Contract

Permanent

Full/Part time

Full Time

Region (current)

Europe

Closing Date

11/07/2026

Ref No

WEST15982

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