Instrument Technician

Position Title: Instrument Technician

Department: Production Center

Direct Supervisor: Instrument Manager

About ZL Chemicals

ZL Chemicals is an international manufacturing company with operations across Oman, Kuwait, Canada, and the United States. We specialize in advanced chemical and polymer manufacturing, serving global industrial markets with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. We are currently developing a state-of-the-art polymer manufacturing plant in Sohar, designed to be one of the largest and most technologically advanced facilities in the region. We are looking for motivated and reliable candidates to join our growing team and support the safe and efficient operation of this new facility.

Position Summary

The Instrument Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control equipment within the workshop. This includes temperature control devices, flow meters, and related measurement instruments. The role ensures accurate process monitoring, stable equipment performance, and proper use of instruments by production staff.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair workshop instrumentation, including thermometers, flow meters, and other temperature or flow control devices.
• Provide maintenance plan recommendations and perform maintenance activities in accordance with equipment maintenance standards and operation instructions.
• Perform on-site inspection, troubleshooting, and repair to ensure stable instrument operation.
• Guide operators in proper instrument use and supervise routine daily maintenance of instrumentation.
• Identify equipment defects, collect relevant information, and propose reasonable improvement suggestions.
• Collect basic technical data of instruments and assist in maintaining equipment ledgers, archives, and technical documentation.
• Complete other tasks assigned by department leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or above
• Major in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, or related field
• Instrumentation certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in instrument maintenance
• Knowledge of instrumentation systems, sensors, and industrial control device
• Skilled in instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Strong execution capability, safety awareness, and attention to detail

Language Requirement

English Level: A2 (Basic Operational English)

• Ability to understand and use everyday expressions related to work tasks.
• Ability to communicate operational issues using simple words and phrases.
• Ability to read basic work instructions with the support of diagrams or visual aids.

Other Information

Work Environment: : Indoor and outdoor instrument areas

Work Schedule: Rotating shifts (3/2 system)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety performance
• Instrument equipment maintenance rate
• Maintenance quality and accuracy
• Timeliness of defect reporting
• Reliability of instrumentation operation