Instrumentation Technician
Job Title: Instrumentation Technician - Offshore Shutdown Project
Location: Qatar (North Field Ras Laffan Halul Island)
Project Type: Oil & Gas Shutdown/Turnaround
Employment: Contract (3-6 months extendable)
Rotation: 6 weeks ON / 6 weeks OFF
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
- Fire & gas detection systems
- DCS/PLC interfaces
- Replace faulty instruments and conduct loop checks
- HSE Compliance:
- Follow QatarEnergy (QP) safety procedures for hazardous area work
- Implement proper isolations (LOTO) for instrument maintenance
- Participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings
- Troubleshooting & Repairs:
- 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)
- Commissioning Support:
- 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 TotalEnergies standards
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with calibration equipment (Fluke Druck)
- Knowledge of Foundation Fieldbus HART protocols
- Ability to interpret P&IDs and loop diagrams
Market Wage in Qatar (2025):
- Daily Rate: $275/day
- Junior Technicians: $275/day
- Senior Technicians (COMPEX certified): $350/day
- Additional Benefits:
- Flight tickets (home country-Qatar)
- Offshore medical insurance
Key Skills
Controlling Experience,E & I,Distributed Control Systems,Calibration,NEC,Tube Bending,Spectrophotometer,Sterile Processing,Schematics,Maintenance,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1