Instrumentation Technician Helper

The Instrument Technician will be responsible for the installation, calibration, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of instrumentation and control equipment used in power plants, process plants, desalination plants, oil & gas facilities, and other industrial environments.

The Technician should be capable of working independently with minimum supervision and completing assigned activities safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Client requirements, approved procedures, and site safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, calibration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of field instrumentation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of instrumentation and control systems.
• Work with pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
• Install, maintain, test, and calibrate transmitters, switches, gauges, indicators, control valves, actuators, positioners, and solenoid valves.
• Perform instrument loop checking, functional testing, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot faults in instrumentation and control circuits.
• Install and maintain instrument tubing, fittings, junction boxes, control panels, and instrument cables.
• Perform cable termination, gland installation, continuity testing, and basic wiring checks.
• Carry out impulse line installation, inspection, and leak testing where required.
• Read and understand P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument datasheets, and technical drawings.
• Use calibration and testing equipment such as multimeters, process calibrators, pressure pumps, HART communicators, and other standard test equipment.
• Maintain accurate calibration, testing, inspection, and maintenance records.
• Properly maintain tools, equipment, and testing instruments issued for assigned work.
• Report equipment defects, abnormal conditions, unsafe conditions, and technical issues to the Supervisor.
• Coordinate effectively with Electrical, Mechanical, Operations, and Control & Instrumentation teams.
• Follow approved work procedures and complete assigned activities within the required schedule.

Experience Requirements

• 1–3 years of relevant experience as an Instrument Technician or in a similar instrumentation role.
• Experience in industrial environments is preferred, particularly:
• Power Plants
• Process Plants
• Desalination Plants
• Oil & Gas Facilities
• Petrochemical Plants
• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Hands-on experience with:
• Pressure Transmitters
• Temperature Transmitters
• Flow Transmitters
• Level Transmitters
• Pressure and Temperature Switches
• Control Valves
• Actuators
• Valve Positioners
• Solenoid Valves
• Gauges and Indicators
• Junction Boxes
• Instrument Panels
• Basic knowledge of PLC and DCS systems will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of 4–20 mA signals and instrumentation control loops.
• Ability to perform instrument calibration, testing, and fault finding.
• Ability to use HART communicators and standard calibration equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and electronic instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with instrument tubing, fittings, cable termination, and instrument wiring.
• Ability to understand instrument ranges, process parameters, calibration procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Safety Requirements

• Understand and comply with applicable HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Follow Client safety rules, regulations, procedures, and site requirements.
• Follow Permit to Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures where applicable.
• Follow appropriate safety requirements for working at height and confined spaces.
• Wear and correctly use required PPE, including safety helmet, safety shoes, gloves, safety goggles, and other site-specific protective equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping and a safe working environment at all times.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, and equipment hazards to the Supervisor.

Qualification

• ITI / Diploma / Technical Certificate in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation, or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant industrial experience may be considered in lieu of higher educational qualifications, depending on Client requirements.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Practical, safety-conscious, and technically competent.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willing to work at industrial sites, including shutdown/maintenance projects where required.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Physically fit and able to work in demanding industrial environments.

Work Location: In person