E&I Technician

About the Company

Orbit International Survey Services LLC is a reputable industrial asset integrity engineering management firm headquartered in the United Arab Emirates since 2006. Certified with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, the company delivers asset integrity solutions to prominent clients across the Middle East, North America, and Asia. Their operations emphasize safety, quality, and environmental responsibility while supporting sectors such as oil, gas, marine, and renewable energy.

Role Overview

The company is seeking a skilled Electrical and Instrumentation Technician responsible for supporting installation, testing, calibration, maintenance, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems primarily for offshore and petrochemical projects. This role demands adherence to project specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, and maintain electrical and instrumentation devices.
• Perform cable glanding, terminations, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, and loop checks.
• Install and calibrate field instruments, control panels, transmitters, switches, valves, and analyzers.
• Conduct testing and commissioning of equipment such as switchgears, transformers, motors, and motor control centers.
• Carry out calibration and functional testing on process instruments and Fire & Gas detection systems.
• Interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring schematics, hook-up diagrams, and cable schedules accurately.
• Troubleshoot faults in electrical and instrumentation systems and support corrective maintenance.
• Assist pre-commissioning, commissioning, punch list closure, and final system handover procedures.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, calibration certificates, commissioning documentation, and prepare final reports.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, organizational procedures, and health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, supervisors, QA/QC personnel, and commissioning teams during project execution.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of practical experience in Oil & Gas, EPC projects, petrochemical, or industrial environments.
• Well-versed in installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and fully understand engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation equipment, PLC/DCS platforms, and Fire & Gas systems is advantageous.
• Strong communication, teamwork capability, and effective problem-solving skills.