FAW Instrument Technician

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The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.


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ExxonMobil has operated in the U.K. for more than 135 years. We are best known today for the marketing of our Esso fuels and Mobil 1 lubricants and for our petrochemicals. We have refining and chemical operations in the UK, we operate the UK’s biggest private pipeline network and we retain a non-operated share in a number of fields in the North Sea. More recently, we are developing our involvement in lower emission projects in the UK, building on our experience in carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen production and biofuels.


An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.


Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.


Please note that employer sponsorship of a work visa is not available for this position, because it does not meet the criteria currently prescribed by the UK Government. Further information on UK visa requirements can be found on the UK Government website at www.gov.uk.

What role you will play in our team


We are currently seeking qualified, experienced Instrument Technicians to join our team at ExxonMobil’s Fawley Refinery. The largest refinery in the UK, Fawley is a combined refining, lubricants and chemicals manufacturing site.

What you will do


  • A good level of computer literacy with an aptitude to learn new systems.
  • Ability to interpret and work from vendor manuals, drawing and P&IDs.
  • Fault finding, repair and preventative maintenance of a broad variety of instrumentation
  • An ability to write, review and follow detailed procedures.
  • Work experience on electrical equipment in hazardous areas.
About you


  • A good general education to at least GCSE level. 5 GCSEs should be of grades A-C and must include English, Maths and Science.
  • Instrument apprenticeship or Instrument related qualification
  • Prior experience working as Instrument Technician within the Petrochemical industry preferable
  • Commitment to high standards in safety and quality of work
  • Driven, motivated & committed to ownership and completing tasks
  • The ability to communicate well verbally and via IT-based systems
  • Active participation in meetings and able to offer technical solutions to problems while prioritising work
  • Able to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment while making decisions focused on safety, reliability & performance of the business.
  • A flexible attitude to the job and the ability to demonstrate leadership capabilities


Maintenance experience on at least some of the following


  • distributed control systems
  • good knowledge of process measuring instrumentation (temp, pressure, level, flow)
  • pneumatic and electronic d.p. cells / controllers / switches
  • pneumatic and electronic realy logic
  • pneumatic and electronic valve positioners
  • hydraulic control systems
  • following online and offline test procedures


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Conditions of Employment
Successful candidates will be made a conditional offer of employment. The conditions include, but are not limited to: a satisfactory criminal records disclosure; satisfactory employment references over five years (where applicable); verification of qualifications, including any professional accreditation stated in the application; completion of a pre-employment medical, including a test for illicit or unprescribed drugs in accordance with the Company's safety policies; and the legal right to work on the agreed commencement date.


Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
ExxonMobil and its United Kingdom subsidiary companies, Esso Petroleum Company, Limited, and ExxonMobil Chemical Limited, are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. All applicants are offered equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities during our recruitment processes, therefore, please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss any particular requirements to enable you to complete our recruitment process.


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