Instrument and control maintenance
Instrumentation and Control Technicians manage the sophisticated measurement and control systems that regulate pressure, flow and temperature. They oversee safety systems and keep all measurement tools calibrated.
Up to 48 months
Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) (discipline specific) SCQF Level 7
| Year 1 | £11,648 |
| Year 2 | £15,652 |
| Year 3 | £21,840 |
| Year 4 | £24,340 |
Please note these are approximate figures and not confirmed salaries.
- Forth Valley College, Falkirk or Edinburgh College, Midlothian (21 months)
- Onshore or offshore or combination (2 years)
- Lead Production Technician
- Instrumentation/ Maintenance Supervisor/Chargehand
- Maintenance Manager
- Offshore Installation Manager
Instrument and Control Technicians ensure the accuracy and reliability of the critical measurement systems that enable safe, automated operations. They may be based offshore or onshore in plants and specialised workshops.
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The job of an Instrument and control maintenance technician
Instrument and control technicians are responsible for maintaining the systems that monitor vital parameters like pressure, flow and temperature. They ensure all measurement and control systems are precise and reliable, supporting safe and efficient operations across oil and gas facilities.
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What does a typical day look like?
- Position and install instrument and control systems
- Dismantle instrument and control systems
- Carry out planned maintenance procedures on instrument and control systems
- Adjust instrument and control systems to meet operating requirements
- Remove components from instrument and control systems
- Replace components in instrument and control systems
- Monitor the performance and condition of instrument and control systems
- Assess the performance and condition of instrument and control systems
- Assemble components of instrument and control systems
- Restore components from instrument and control systems to operational condition by repair
- Hand over plant and equipment
- Determine the feasibility of repair of components from instrument and control systems
- Test the performance and condition of instrument and control systems
- Analyse the test results relating to the tested instrument and control systems
- Establish that an engineering maintenance process has been completed to specification
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Who can apply?
APTUS is open to anyone over the age of 16 with the following school qualifications. If you're excited about a career in energy and want to be part of an innovative and rapidly changing industry, our apprenticeships are for you.
Age: You must be 16 or older by May of the year you're applying. There is no upper age limit. Location and work eligibility: You need to live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Qualifications needed:
For Scotland:
- Required: Four National 5s (grades A-C) in Maths and English
- Helpful but not required: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Science, or another subject
For England, Wales and Northern Ireland:
- Required: Four GCSEs (A-B) in Maths and English
- Helpful but not required: Double Science, Physics, Chemistry, or another tech-related subject
We value diversity. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives will help us to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
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What will I learn?
- How to calibrate, maintain and repair measurement systems that monitor pressure, flow, and temperature in oil and gas operations
- Skills in organisation and project management
- How to plan maintenance schedules and document work
- How to collaborate with teams to ensure all systems operate safely and accurately
“Some classes are half theory, half practical, some are majority practical and some are full theory. I never feel like I'm doing too much of either, it's a good balance. I am looking forward to getting real workplace experience and feeling like I'm doing real work.”
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