Instrument Technician

About this role

The role is for an Instrument Technician based in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom, employed by Viabonam Corporate Services to support oil and gas greenfield and construction projects. The technician installs, tests, calibrates, troubleshoots and maintains instrumentation and control systems, including field instruments, transmitters and control valves, ensuring compliance with project specs, drawings, safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include installing and terminating instruments, reading engineering diagrams, performing calibration and loop checks, assisting with commissioning, troubleshooting faults, and coordinating with other teams. The position requires relevant engineering qualifications, substantial oil and gas instrumentation experience, and the ability to interpret technical documents and ensure adherence to HSE and quality procedures. The employer provides local business support services in Nigeria and recruits to fill this technical role for project execution.

What you would do

• Install and terminate field instruments and related devices.
• Carry out instrument tubing, impulse line installation, and cable laying.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, and drawings.
• Perform calibration, functional testing, continuity, and loop checks on instruments and control systems.
• Assist with installation and testing of control valves and actuators.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for instrumentation systems.
• Identify and troubleshoot instrumentation faults and signal issues.
• Verify installations against drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Maintain calibration certificates, test reports, and installation records.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, piping, and commissioning teams to resolve interface issues.

What they are asking for

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

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