Job Description: Instrument Technician

Job title: Instrument Technician

Location: Anbar / Akkaz Oilfield

Reports Directly To:

Instrumentation Supervisor / Instrument Engineer

Objectives

▪ Perform installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of field instrumentation devices.

▪ Ensure accurate and reliable operation of instruments for process measurement and control.

▪ Support safe and efficient plant operations by maintaining instrumentation systems.

▪ Assist in commissioning activities and troubleshooting instrument-related issues.

▪ Ensure compliance with HSE standards and work procedures during all tasks.

Activities

▪ Install, calibrate, and maintain field instruments (e.g., pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters).

▪ Conduct loop checks and functional testing of control systems.

▪ Diagnose and repair faults in instrumentation devices and control loops.

▪ Perform periodic preventive maintenance as per schedule and manufacturer guidelines.

▪ Assist in troubleshooting and supporting DCS, PLC, and SCADA system integrations.

▪ Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrument datasheets.

▪ Prepare maintenance reports, calibration records, and update instrument history files.

▪ Follow Permit to Work (PTW) procedures and ensure adherence to isolation and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) standards.

▪ Coordinate with other maintenance and operations teams during shutdowns and turnarounds.

▪ Ensure proper use and care of calibration and test equipment.

▪ Report unsafe conditions and incidents immediately to supervisors.

Prior Expertise / Experience Required

▪ Technical diploma or certification in Instrumentation or Control Engineering.

▪ Minimum 5 years of experience in instrumentation maintenance and calibration, preferably in oil & gas or industrial plants.

▪ Good understanding of process measurement principles and control loop functionality.

▪ Ability to use calibration tools and diagnostic equipment.

▪ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.

▪ Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

▪ Awareness of international standards and safety practices.

Processes

▪ Permit to Work (PTW) system.

▪ Calibration and functional testing procedures.

▪ Loop checking and verification processes.

▪ Preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

▪ Safety and risk assessment protocols.

▪ Documentation and reporting requirements.