INSTRUMENTATION/ELT TECHNICIAN (OIL and GAS EXPERIENCE)

Position: E&I Technician / Instrumentation Technician
Department: Maintenance, Control Systems, or Automation
Industry: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Manufacturing
Experience Required: 3+ years in instrumentation and electrical maintenance
Certifications Preferred: ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), COMPEX (for hazardous areas)
Location: [Plant/Site/Offshore Based]
Reporting To: I&E Supervisor or Maintenance Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled dual-trade E&I Technician with expertise in maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with process control instruments, safety systems, and electrical equipment in regulated environments. You will ensure the reliability and accuracy of measurement and control systems critical to plant safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Instrumentation Maintenance & Calibration

• Calibrate and maintain field instruments:
• Pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters
• Control valves, positioners, actuators, and solenoid valves
• Analytical instruments (pH, conductivity, gas detectors)
• Perform loop checks, instrument verifications, and functional tests
• Troubleshoot 4-20mA loops, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, and Profibus networks

2. Electrical & Control Systems Support

• Maintain and troubleshoot:
• Motor control circuits, starters, and VFDs
• PLC I/O modules, marshalling cabinets, and junction boxes
• Intrinsic safety (IS) barriers and isolators
• Support DCS/PLC system maintenance and minor modifications
• Install and terminate instrument cabling and tray systems

3. Safety & Critical Systems

• Maintain safety instrumented systems (SIS) and fire & gas detectors
• Test and inspect emergency shutdown (ESD) systems and critical alarms
• Work in hazardous areas following ATEX/IECEx standards and procedures

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Update calibration records, loop diagrams, and instrument datasheets
• Complete work orders in CMMS (SAP, Maximo) with accurate historical data
• Adhere to management of change (MOC) procedures for instrument modifications
• Comply with quality standards (ISO 9001) and safety procedures (PTW, LOTO)

Qualifications & Requirements

Mandatory:

• Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years experience maintaining instruments in process industry
• Experience with:
• Pressure/flow/temperature/level measurement
• Control valve maintenance and stroking
• PLC/DCS interface troubleshooting
• Ability to interpret:
• P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Instrument datasheets and specifications
• Proficiency with:
• Calibrators (pressure, temperature, mA simulators)
• HART/Fieldbus communicators
• Multimeters and process meters

Preferred:

• ISA CCST Certification (Level I or II)
• COMPEX Certification for hazardous areas
• Experience with:
• Siemens, Rockwell, or Yokogawa control systems
• Safety instrumented systems (SIL-rated equipment)
• Vibration monitoring and machinery protection systems
• Oil & gas, petrochemical, or power plant experience
• Offshore certification (BOSIET/HUET) if required

Technical Skills:

• Instrumentation:
• Calibration techniques and standards
• Control valve tuning and characterization
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Electrical:
• Low voltage electrical systems
• Intrinsic safety concepts
• Electrical measurements and testing

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Safety-focused mindset
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Good communication for shift handovers and reporting

Working Conditions

• Environment: Plant/field environment, potentially hazardous areas
• Schedule: Shift work (12-hour shifts), possible call-outs
• Physical: Climbing, lifting, working at heights and in confined spaces
• Travel: Site-based with possible offshore rotation

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with shift allowances
• Health, life, and accident insurance
• Ongoing training and certification support
• Career progression to Senior Technician or Specialist roles
• Safety and performance bonuses

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent