Technician Instrument

Job title

Technician Instrument

Grade

Stream

OQEP

Function

Operated Assets – operations - B60 Field Operation – Maintenance

Location

Oman – B60

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

TL B60 Maintenance

Direct reports

0

Job purpose

Execute Instrument Maintenance Works for B-60, under delegated authority and direction from TL Maintenance B-60 as Technical Service provider of maintenance and execution of minor projects, modifications in accordance with the technical standards to maintain the assets through: (1) Leading the design Maintenance instrument services on planned / un-planned maintenance works utilizing best practice. (2) Coordination and supervision of assets, products and maintenance work in the designated area, (3) Implement plans and coordinate instrument maintenance works; in order to ensure plant equipment availability, reliability & optimization of cost / resources while facilitating smooth operations of the plant to meet operational targets.

The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Accountable for availability of Instrumentations, Analyzers and Controls systems, UPS/BC and communication system of the area
• Ensure application of best work practices in execution of Instrumentations maintenance jobs.
• Responsible for Instrumentations side of project implementation in SF B-60 facilities.
• Implements the Preventive Maintenance (PM) plan within his section and execution along with work backlogs
• Prepares procurement plan for his section.
• Responsible for preparing the LLF of instruments and its implementations
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) committee review meetings.
• Ensure Instrument equipment maintenance history & reports are updated in SAP (CMMS)
• Identify the critical issues, repetitive failure of Instrument equipment, done and the RCA Recommendations implemented for the area
• Monitors staff attendance, attitude and implements discipline within the section.
• Prepare annual leave plans
• Directs, supervises and controls all work for instruments maintenance and calibration.
• Receives and analyses periodic reports on instruments maintenance and scheduled turnarounds and determines the best course of action for increasing the Section’s efficiency.
• Provides full technical & manpower support during plants’ shutdown.
• Determines long term instrument maintenance policy and oversees detailed planning of maintenance activities and programs.
• Reviews policies of warehouse materials/spare parts and determines strategy of their handling and procurement and ensures availability.
• Coordinates efforts within the Section to develop guidelines, specifications, best practices and procedures for maintenance of pressure, level, flow, temperature, vibration and pH instruments.
• Maintains technical expertise in functional areas of process instrumentation.

Key Interactions

Internal: Field Operators, Shift Team Leader, Panel Operators, Maintenance Coordinator, Process Trainer, Technical Services Department, Sr. / Engineer Operations.

External: Ministries, Civil Defense, ROP and Neighboring Companies

Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

• Minimum Qualifications Diploma i in Instrumentation Engineering or similar

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required), Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience in similar role (Oil & Gas)
• Knowledge of maintenance processes for Gas Network operations:
• Knowledge of instrument control loops.
• Familiar with Systems, Applications and Products in data processing (SAP).
• Experience on Local control station/ Plant interface bus and DCS.
• Good knowledge of modern maintenance technologies & maintenance Planning and execution of Instrumentation Equipment’s, Analysers, Calibrations, control systems, ESDs Experience and knowledge in project planning, cost control, contract development, installation, trouble shooting, and start-up.
• Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
• Good experience in handling Maintenance Contracts and shutdown related jobs.
• Knowledge of:
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Expertise in SAP- PM
  • Process Equipment Life-Cycle Management
• Good knowledge in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE plans.
• Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports
• Knowledgeable in HSE plans related to maintenance activities.
• Understanding of Process (P&IDs / PFDs) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.

Soft:

• Verbal and writing reporting skills-effective Communication
• Demonstrated leadership impact to deliver improved and sustained performance
• Able to build relationships within department staff and contractors with a focus on collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified and critical environment.

Technical:

• Through use of facts
• Troubleshooting and result oriented
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Project Management
• Developing and Modifying Technical Procedures
• Ability to align the requirements of operations and maintenance
• Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports
• Knowledge in estimating, budgeting and cost control