BW Energy

Oil and gas exploration, development, production

Instrument Technician

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 10

Full-timeRio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, BrazilNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A technical degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field is required.
Offshore experience is requested; FPSO experience is preferred.
Intermediate English is required.
Experience calibrating and maintaining field instrumentation, including pressure, differential pressure, level, flow, and temperature transmitters from multiple manufacturers, using communicators and certified process calibrators.
Knowledge of fire and gas detection and suppression systems, including gas, flame, and smoke detectors, open-path infrared detectors, manual call points, and testing and verification of CO2, Inergen, FM-200, and clean-agent release systems.
Knowledge of maintaining control valves, on/off valves, solenoid valves, positioners, directional valves, and pneumatic/hydraulic actuators.
Knowledge of fiscal and custody transfer metering systems and flow computers, and familiarity with applicable ANP measurement regulations for oil and gas custody transfer.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, and report deficiencies and malfunctions to the E/I Supervisor.
Discuss and analyze technical and spares issues, and propose solutions to deficiencies and non-conformities.
Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate instrumentation fitted to process equipment; repair and calibrate fire and gas systems.
Repair and maintain electronic control systems.
Implement and follow planned maintenance routines and schedules for instrumentation, ensuring equipment adheres to intrinsically safe codes of practice.
Complete planned maintenance when due and keep records up to date in accordance with maintenance procedures.
Keep function-related certifications and medical certificates up to date, and attend company training as defined.
Perform assigned emergency duties and comply with company procedures, including the Permit to Work System.
Comply with company policies, quality, HSE, and procedures assigned to the position.
Identify unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are taken according to procedure; maintain personal and co-worker safety.
Calibrate, configure, and troubleshoot field instrumentation, including pressure, differential pressure, level, flow, and temperature transmitters from multiple manufacturers.
Comply with NR-10 during instrumentation and control system maintenance, including risk assessment and verification of electrical isolation before work on live circuits or intrinsically safe systems.
Isolate and de-isolate instrumentation and control loops before maintenance in accordance with NR-10 and the Permit to Work System, and confirm loop status to the Control Room Operator before work authorization.

Desired Qualifications

FPSO experience is preferred.

Instrument Technician

BW Energy · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-17

Workplace: on_site

Department: Operations

Description

Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and reliability of onboard instrumentation, control, fire & gas, and electronic systems. The role ensures that planned maintenance is completed effectively, that equipment complies with applicable safety standards, and that all maintenance records remain accurate and up to date. Supports technical problem-solving, EX inspections, emergency response, and compliance with company, HSE, Permit to Work, and NR10 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic and electronic instrumentation. Clear reporting of deficiencies and malfunctions to the E/I Supervisor.

• Discuss and analyse technical and spares issues. Propose solutions to deficiencies and non-conformities.

• Install, maintain, repair and calibrate all instrumentation fitted to process equipment. Repair and calibrate all fire and gas systems.

• Repair and maintain all electronic control systems.

• Implement and follow through planned maintenance routines and schedules for all instrumentation. Ensure that all applicable equipment adheres to intrinsically safe codes of practice.

• Carry out Planned Maintenance when due and ensure that all records are kept up to date in accordance with the maintenance procedure.

• Other responsibilities and duties as delegated by the supervisor.

• Keep certification applied to the function and medical certificates up to date. Attend Company training as defined.

• Perform all emergency duties assigned to their function, in response to the emergency, if applicable. Ensure compliance with BW procedures applied to the function, including the BW Permit to Work System.

• Need to be fully familiar and comply with Company Policies, Quality, HSE and all Procedures assigned to his title/position.

• Anticipate and notice any unsafe condition and ensure that corrective actions are taken according to procedure.

• Responsible for your own safety and for the safety of your co-workers.

• Calibrate, configure, and troubleshoot field instrumentation — including pressure, differential pressure, level, flow, and temperature transmitters from multiple manufacturers

• Ensure full compliance with NR-10 during instrumentation and control system maintenance activities, including risk assessment and verification of electrical isolation prior to intervention on live circuits or intrinsically safe systems

• Perform isolation and de-isolation of instrumentation and control loops prior to maintenance work, in accordance with NR-10 and the BW Permit to Work System, and confirm loop status to the Control Room Operator prior to work authorization.

Requirements

Education

· Technical degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, or related fieldsn.

Experience

· Offshore Experience requested. Preferable FPSO Experience.

Knowledge

· English Intermediate

· Calibration and maintenance of field instrumentation (pressure, differential pressure, level, flow, and temperature transmitters) from multiple manufacturers using communicators and certified process calibrators.

· Fire & Gas detection and suppression systems, including gas, flame, and smoke detectors, open-path infrared detectors, manual call points, and CO2/Inergen/FM-200/clean-agent release system testing and verification

· Maintenance of control valves, on/off valves, solenoid valves, positioners, directional valves, and pneumatic/hydraulic actuators

· Fiscal and custody transfer metering systems and flow computers, and familiarity with applicable ANP measurement regulations for oil and gas custody transf

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About the Company

BW Energy

Oil and gas exploration, development, production

BW Energy acquires, develops, and produces oil and natural gas from proven fields. It holds majority interests in hydrocarbon licenses in Gabon, Brazil, and Namibia and operates assets across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe as part of the BW Group. The company builds its portfolio by securing licenses, developing existing fields, and managing production through its teams and partner arrangements, leveraging BW Group’s maritime energy infrastructure and FPSO heritage. Unlike peers, BW Energy combines a focused regional footprint with access to a global fleet and floating infrastructure through BW Group, enabling efficient development and production of mature assets. The company’s goal is to grow by expanding its portfolio of producing assets, enhancing production from existing fields, and increasing geographic reach in key oil and gas regions.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Oslo, Norway
Founded: 2016

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