As an Electrical and Instrumentation apprentice, you won’t be sat behind a screen; you'll spend your time learning out on site from skilled technicians who keep our equipment running safely and reliably. So, you’ll need to enjoy hands-on practical work and be curious about how things work. You’ll attend college and dedicated training days to build your engineering knowledge and ability.
You’ll learn how to repair, test and maintain electrical systems which are crucial for the safe operation of our sites. You’ll work with instrumentation, looking at the sensors and monitoring tools that tell us how our pipes and compressors are performing, so we can keep the whole system running at its best. These sensors might tell us how much pressure is in a pipe, how fast the gas is flowing, or what temperature the system is running at, for example.
Throughout the apprenticeship you’ll develop skills in how to work safely in hazardous areas and follow strict safety standards that keep our people and sites protected.
You’ll build skills in:
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Using and understanding the latest electrical, control and monitoring technologies.
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Carrying out routine maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
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Working with instrumentation like pressure, flow and temperature sensors.
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Fault-finding with specialist testing tools and control-system data.
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Completing essential health and safety tasks, including risk assessments
Your day to day might involve checking and calibrating sensors, testing circuits, helping diagnose faults, assisting with planned maintenance, or supporting technicians during equipment upgrades. No two days will be the same, and you’ll quickly build confidence working with real equipment, in real environments.
We’ll work closely with your college to review your progress at regular intervals, providing feedback and guiding your development. You’ll have a tailored personalised plan that ensures you have appropriate support and training. The majority of your learning will be on the job, with off-the-job training and one-to-one tutoring.