Instrumentation and Electrical Technician
We are seeking a highly skilled Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to join our team. As an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient maintenance across the field and gas plant assets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure all work is performed according to company policies and standard operating procedures.
* Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and hazards in line with company policies.
* Act as a safety watch for contractors, proactively addressing unsafe work practices.
* Participate in company activities, including audits, inspections, pre-start reviews, and emergency response exercises.
* Operate equipment safely and in compliance with standard operating procedures and company policies.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and uphold EHS performance and behaviour standards.
* Apply technical expertise in PLC controls, variable speed drives, motor controls, safety systems, generators, and pneumatic and electronic process control instrumentation.
* Perform instrument commissioning and work with safety-critical systems; diagnose and repair instrumentation and electrical equipment for oil and gas production and processing.
* Support unplanned or emergency plant shutdowns, including PLC/DCS diagnostics using electrical schematics and P&IDs.
* Monitor and maintain production equipment to enhance operating life, prevent damage, and correct product quality deviations.
* Provide on-the-job training, mentor apprentices and new starters, and share technical knowledge with colleagues.
* Liaise closely with operations, maintenance planning, production, accounting, and Field Support Engineers to resolve issues and achieve maintenance and production goals.
* Ensure ongoing equipment reliability through planned, breakdown, and preventive maintenance and regular inspections.
* Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and communicate suggestions for improvement.
* Adhere to Reliability Management Plans, Integrity Plans, and ensure all scheduled statutory PMs are completed.
* Stay current with regulatory developments relevant to the instrumentation and electrical trade.
* Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the Team Leader.