Decontamination Operative Opportunity 

NES Fircroft, on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas Operator, is hiring a Decontamination Operative based in Piddlehinton, Dorchester, with travel to Wytch Farm.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week
Contract: 12 months (high likelihood of extension)
Day Rate: Competitive

Join a dynamic Operations Support team focused on the safe and effective decontamination of plant and equipment using advanced techniques such as Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) Water Jetting, Scabbling, and Shot-Blasting. This role also involves NORM monitoring to ensure compliance for recycling or reuse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with NORM contaminated equipment.
• Decontamination of NORM contaminated equipment
• Equipment Dismantling and size reducing to allow safe decontamination.
• Pre-use checks of decontamination equipment
• Waste Processing and packing in accordance with disposal site acceptance criteria.
• Plant and equipment operations to safely permit decontamination activities.
• Monitoring of equipment for release from facility
• Monitoring and controlling work sites when working with NORM
• Enclosed space working.
• The working conditions will require the post holder to wear appropriate PPE/RPE.

Qualifications/Skills Required (some of which will be provided):

• NORM Awareness training .
• Competent in the use of UHP water jet equipment and how to safely use it in accordance with the Water Jetting Association code of practice.
• Physical ability to use UHP water jet equipment safely and responsibly.
• Competent in the use of lifting equipment and accessories, including slinging and fleeting.
• Awareness of manual handling and how to safely lift/move objects.
• Competent in the use of Health Physics monitoring equipment.
• General Safety Awareness and appreciation.
• A flexible attitude to work and willing to learn, there will be various training on duties such as the use of UHP equipment, lifting equipment, and relevant PPE/RPE.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to understand work and safety instructions and appreciate the requirement to work safely.

Why Join
• Gain hands-on experience in a vital role with a global leader in the Oil & Gas sector while working close to home.

Interested
• If you reside within a commutable distance to Piddlehinton, don't miss this opportunity!

Apply now and take the next step in your career!

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.