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 :

Market Wage in Qatar (2025) :