Role summary
The Senior Instrument Technician is responsible for supporting instrumentation activities during construction, commissioning, and maintenance phases of the plant. The role ensures the reliability, accuracy, and safe operation of instrumentation systems while maintaining compliance with company standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
- Execute instrumentation installation, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting activities
- Read, interpret, and modify technical documents such as P&IDs, loop diagrams, specification sheets, and hook-up drawings
- Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain field instruments including transmitters and control valves
- Troubleshoot and diagnose control systems, including PLCs and machine monitoring systems
- Perform maintenance on instrumentation equipment such as control valves, gauges, and analyzers
- Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems, safety procedures, and company policies
- Use and maintain instrumentation tools, fittings, and testing equipment effectively
- Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure execution of maintenance and project activities
Qualifications
- Diploma in instrument or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years' experience working as Instrument technician in Petrochemical, Oil & Gas sectors
Requirements
- Strong technical and troubleshooting skills in instrumentation and control systems
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, and specifications
- Good understanding of control system logic including open loop, closed loop, and safety overrides
- High attention to safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Effective teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and consistently complete tasks to a high standard
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
Education
Diploma in instrument or equivalent
Experience
Minimum 10 years' experience working as Instrument technician in Petrochemical, Oil & Gas sectors
Skills
- Technical and troubleshooting skills in instrumentation and control systems
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, diagrams, and specifications
- Understanding of control system logic: open loop, closed loop, safety overrides
- Attention to safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Working under pressure to complete tasks to high standard
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Education · Experience · Type
DiplomaRequires 10+ yearsDeadline 2026-09-25Salary not stated