Instrument and Electrical Technician

Job Family Group

Operations Group

Job Description

The Instrument & Electrical Technician supports maintenance and project activities across electrical and instrumentation systems, working closely with operations, engineering teams, contractors, and service providers to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient outcomes. The role contributes to planning, execution, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives, while supporting project delivery, maintenance activities, and safe work preparation throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a visible commitment to BP's Safety Leadership Principles and Life Saving Rules.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with site safety, environmental and operational requirements.
• Conduct field inspections and plant walkdowns to support project development activities.
• Assist engineers with scope development and field verification.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, loop drawings, cable schedules and technical documentation.
• Implement preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting and fault-finding activities.
• Support development and implementation of isolation plans.
• Perform electrical and instrumentation isolations in accordance with site procedures.
• Verify safe work conditions and prepare equipment for contractor access.

Qualifications

- Trade qualification in Instrumentation, Electrical or Dual Trade field

- Current WA Electrical Workers Licence.

- Strong experience in a refinery, oil and gas, or similar heavy industrial environment.

- Proven expertise in electrical and instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.

- Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.

- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, P&IDs and engineering documentation.

- Experience working within permit-to-work and isolation management systems.

- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

- High Voltage (HV) Switching knowledge and/or authorised switching experience.

- Experience supporting brownfield projects and major capital works.

- Knowledge of PLC, DCS, SIS and industrial communication networks.

- SAP maintenance management system experience.

- Hazardous Area (EEHA) inspection and maintenance experience.

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

- A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued

- Possibility to join our social communities and networks

- Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path

- And many other benefits!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations!

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type

This position is not available for remote working

Skills

Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general.

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Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.