F&G Instrument Technician​/Supervisor - Offshore

About the job F&G Instrument Technician / Supervisor - Offshore

Job Title: F&G Instrument Technician / Supervisor - Offshore Project

Job Description:

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems during offshore shutdown projects, ensuring safe and efficient operations in hazardous environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shutdown Execution:
• Perform maintenance, testing, and calibration of:
• Process instruments (pressure/temperature/flow transmitters)
• Control valves, shutdown valves (SDVs), and actuators
• DCS/PLC interfaces
• Replace faulty instruments and conduct loop checks
• HSE Compliance:
• Follow Qatar Energy (QP) safety procedures for hazardous area work
• Implement proper isolations (LOTO) for instrument maintenance
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings
• Diagnose and repair instrument faults in control systems
• Conduct 4-20mA loop testing and signal verification
• Interface with electrical teams for integrated systems
• Documentation:
• Maintain calibration records and certification documents
• Update instrument databases and as-built drawings
• Complete work orders in CMMS (SAP, Maximo)
• Assist in pre-commissioning and functional testing
• Participate in control system start-ups after shutdown

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent
• Certifications:
• COMPEX (Ex01-Ex04) for hazardous areas (mandatory)
• BOSIET/HUET with CA-EBS (offshore survival)
• OPITO H2S/BA certification
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years in oil & gas instrumentation
• 3+ years offshore experience, preferably in shutdown projects
• Familiarity with QP, Shell, or Total Energies standards
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Proficiency with calibration equipment (Fluke, Druck)
• Knowledge of Foundation Fieldbus, HART protocols
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and loop diagrams