F&G Instrument Technician / Supervisor - Offshore

Job Title: F&G Instrument Technician / Supervisor - Offshore 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:

Education: Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent

Certifications:

COMPEX (Ex01-Ex04) for hazardous areas (mandatory)

BOSIET/HUET with CA-EBS (offshore survival)

OPITO H2S/BA certification

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in oil & gas instrumentation

3+ years offshore experience, preferably in shutdown projects

Familiarity with QP, Shell, or TotalEnergies standards

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with calibration equipment (Fluke, Druck)

Knowledge of Foundation Fieldbus, HART protocols

Ability to interpret P&IDs and loop diagrams