DSEAR Technician

Location: 

Peterborough, GB, PE1 5PP

Job Type:  Full Time
Department:  Gas Transmission
Job Function:  Gas Maintenance and Construction
Job posting date:  3 May 2024

DSEAR Technician - East England - £39,488 to £46,456 + Company Van

Are you kind of like a Swiss Army knife: A multi-skilled problem solver who people can count on? If so, we’re looking for a co-worker like you!
 
As a DSEAR Technician you will travel to every AGI and Compressor Station in the East area to complete DSEAR inspection on electrical and instrumentation equipment. You'll check for degradation and compare what is installed against the documentation. Record any defects, deviations, completing repairs along the way.
 
This is a Monday to Friday role with your working week planned in advance, with you having a say where you go and when. A typical day for someone in this role would be a 07:30 start, check the van then it’s off to site. You will meet your colleague(s) at site and check in with NCC (Network Control Centre), you will then enter the site and gas test for leaks. 
 
You will then begin your DSEAR inspections and record the results on AIMS app on your company issues iPad, you can crack on with close inspections but you will then check in with NCC prior to any detailed inspections. 

 

You will normally take a break about 10:00, lunch about 12:30, then its checking out with NCC and setting off home or back to the hotel at about 16:00. If working away from home for overnight stays you will be entitled to additional allowances.
 
To be successful in this role you will have been a time served apprentice with your specialism being in Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Engineering.
  
At National Gas, we really take the time to understand what you want to achieve out of your role and career, that’s why we encourage people to speak about their personalised development plan early on. This might be developing in your existing role, you might even have your sights set on a higher level position, whatever it is we will give you the support and tools needed to succeed.

If this feels like you, take a peek to the perks below

  • A basic salary of up to £46,456, dependent on experience and capability
  • A bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
  • Company Van (including fuel card)
  • 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays – option available to buy extra holiday days
  • A pension scheme where we double match your contribution (maximum Company contribution of 12%)
  • Paid expenses for any business travel and accommodation
  • A flexible benefit scheme where you can opt into a whole host of lifestyle options
  • Access to employee support, care, and assistance helplines

About us

National Gas is one organisation, formed of three businesses – National Gas Transmission, National Gas Services and National Gas Metering. 
 
National Gas is leading a clean, reliable and affordable energy future for everyone. Our skilled colleagues bring gas to 23m homes, and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep Great Britain's lights on. We fuel growth and innovation, whilst transitioning our network to hydrogen, to play our part in the journey to net zero.
 
We are a flexible working organisation. We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. 
 
Studies suggest that women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. If you resonate with our mission and meet a good portion of our requirements, we encourage you to apply.
 
Business separations can some take time so you might see references to National Grid, this is a part of the process and won’t make any difference to your application.
 
The closing date is 26th May, although in some cases I’ll close the ad early.
  
I’ll respond to every single application. 

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