Senior Instrumentation Technician

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation Technician to support the reliability, maintenance and safe operation of process control and safety-instrumented systems.
• The successful candidate will troubleshoot complex faults, lead commissioning activities, coordinate maintenance work and mentor junior technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve faults in Distributed Control Systems DCS, Programmable Logic Controllers PLC and SCADA systems.
• Perform and oversee the calibration and testing of flowmeters, pressure and temperature transmitters, and process analysers.
• Maintain the operational readiness of Emergency Shutdown ESD and Fire and Gas F&G detection systems.
• Lead instrumentation commissioning activities and support equipment testing.
• Supervise and coordinate junior technicians and third-party contractors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration certificates and equipment information using a Computerised Maintenance Management System CMMS.
• Prepare and manage Permit to Work PTW and Lockout/Tagout LOTO requirements to ensure safe maintenance activities.
• Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams P&IDs, loop diagrams and other technical drawings.
• Provide technical guidance and practical coaching to junior team members.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Higher National Diploma HND in Instrumentation, Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Typically 5–8 years of hands-on experience in oil and gas instrumentation maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting knowledge of DCS, PLC and SCADA systems.
• Proficiency in HART communicators and calibration software.
• Experience with vendor-specific control systems, such as Emerson DeltaV and Siemens PLC.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Relevant professional certifications, including International Society of Automation ISA certifications, are preferred.

Skills and Working Requirements:

• Strong technical problem-solving and team coordination skills.
• Sound knowledge of safe working practices, PTW and equipment isolation procedures.
• Ability to work in remote or offshore environments and undertake physically demanding maintenance tasks safely.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Arion Energy Services on gus-consulting-ltd.careers-page.com to apply