Technician - Instrument & Control

Job Description

• Install field instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, gauges, switches, analyzers, control valves, and flow and temperature elements in accordance with P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, and installation standards.
• Lay, route, and terminate instrument and multicore cables; install junction boxes, cable trays, glands, and supports.
• Fabricate, install, and pressure-test impulse lines, tubing, and fittings.
• Check installation quality during construction and report deviations, material shortages, or punch-list items to the supervisor.
• Calibrate and bench-test instruments using approved, certified equipment and record results on calibration certificates.
• Perform continuity checks, point-to-point testing, and loop checks from field device to control room across DCS, PLC, ESD, and Fire & Gas systems.
• Carry out stroke testing, positioner setup, and tuning support for control valves and actuators.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, plant start-up, and performance testing until systems are accepted by the client.
• Assist with Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) and simulate process conditions where required.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in instruments, control loops, and associated electrical and pneumatic components.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance in line with the approved maintenance plan.
• Support shutdowns, turnarounds, and plant modifications, replacing or upgrading instruments while maintaining system integrity.
• Work strictly within the Permit-to-Work system and follow lock-out/tag-out, confined space, work-at-height, and hot work procedures.
• Ensure installation and maintenance in hazardous areas comply with area classification and applicable standards (e.g., ATEX/IECEx, API RP 500/505, NEC/NFPA 70).
• Participate in toolbox talks, job safety analyses, and risk assessments; report incidents and near misses promptly and stop work when conditions are unsafe.
• Complete inspection and test plans (ITPs), checksheets, calibration records, and loop test dossiers accurately and on time.
• Mark up as-built drawings and support preparation of the handover/turnover documentation package.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, calibration due dates, and spare parts records.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, piping, and commissioning teams to resolve interface issues.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or Control Engineering, or an equivalent recognized trade qualification.
• 4 - 8 years of experience as an I&C technician, including at least 2-3 years on oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical projects.
• Proven hands-on experience in loop checking, calibration, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience in both construction and commissioning phases is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Willingness to work in remote locations as required.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Ability perform manual work.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Effective communication skills.