Instrument Technician

About this role

The role is for an Instrument Technician based in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom. It involves supporting installation, commissioning, testing, calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance of field instruments and control systems for oil and gas projects. The employer provides corporate services in Nigeria and supports clients with a local presence, company setup, and business facilitation. The position requires coordinating with multiple technical teams and ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and safety standards. Experience in greenfield oil and gas projects and a relevant engineering qualification are needed.

What you would do

• Verify instrument installation against engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot faults, wiring issues, signal failures and equipment malfunctions.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, piping and commissioning teams on installation issues.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, cable schedules and related drawings.
• Perform calibration, functional testing, continuity and loop checks on instruments and control systems.
• Assist with installation and testing of valves, actuators and final control elements.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities for instrumentation systems.
• Report progress, issues, material shortages and completion status to the Instrumentation Supervisor.
• Conduct inspections and testing, maintain calibration certificates and installation records.
• Install and terminate field instruments and associated wiring and cabling.

What they are asking for

• Minimum of 8 years of instrumentation experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, instrument hookup drawings and loop diagrams.
• Experience on greenfield oil and gas projects or major facility expansions.
• Practical experience in instrument installation, calibration, tubing, cable termination and loop checking.
• OND, HND or equivalent qualification in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with field instruments, control valves, junction boxes and distributed control or safety instrumented systems.
• Knowledge of pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures is an advantage.
• Understanding of HSE requirements and quality control on construction sites.
• Relevant technical certifications and safety training are advantageous.

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