Instrument & Electrical Reliability Technician

Overview

The Instrument & Electrical Reliability Technician plays a crucial role in monitoring the condition of Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) equipment through specialized test equipment. This position provides essential support to Instrument & Electrical Reliability Engineers by identifying reliability improvements, conducting failure analyses, and ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory standards aligned with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to safe working practices to prevent unsafe acts by self or supervised contract workers.
• Assist Instrument & Electrical Reliability Engineers in achieving their business objectives.
• Perform scheduled condition monitoring and inspections of field equipment timely and accurately.
• Maintain and calibrate all inspection and test tools at prescribed intervals.
• Possess detailed knowledge of plant equipment relevant to instrumentation and electrical disciplines, including failure histories and modifications.
• Support review and improvement of maintenance procedures and Inspection Test and Preventive Maintenance (ITPM) checklists.
• Update and manage Instrument & Electrical equipment data within SAP and ECM systems.
• Ensure compliance and currency of MICE/IPS lists according to company procedures.
• Track and monitor completion and effectiveness of maintenance actions in collaboration with Reliability Engineers.
• Assist with managing spares data in SAP and its correlation with equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date records of reliability data, drawings, and reports.
• Manage and follow up on the closure of Instrument & Electrical Reliability Recommendations.
• Prepare monthly condition monitoring reports and Asset Integrity performance metrics.
• Participate in QA/QC audits supporting the Instrument & Electrical Reliability team.
• Support compliance activities within the Instrument & Electrical Reliability group.
• Contribute to new and retrofit Instrument & Electrical projects alongside engineers.
• Demonstrate effective planning, time management, and excellent teamwork coordination.
• Stay informed about technical modifications and improvements at the plant.
• Provide support to maintenance technicians in resolving reliability challenges and complex troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Implement all Instrument & Electrical Reliability policies and procedures to maintain consistent and controlled work methods.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, security, and environmental procedures to safeguard employees and uphold high-quality service delivery.
• Prepare accurate monthly reports and metrics to fulfill departmental requirements.
• Support the development of Qatari nationals, applicable for expatriate employees.

Educational & Professional Requirements

• Diploma in Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering Technology.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience as an Instrument Technician within the Petrochemical or Oil & Gas sector.
• Preferred experience in senior technical roles in Petrochemical and/or Oil & Gas industries.

Desired Skills & Expertise

• Hands-on maintenance support experience for field instrumentation and related systems in large-scale process plants.
• Proficient with electronic field instrumentation including SMART transmitters (Field Bus, 4-20mA, HART), control valves, vibration sensors, online analyzers, custody flow metering, and PLCs.
• Thorough understanding of P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, data sheets, junction box layouts, and advanced troubleshooting capabilities.
• Knowledgeable about hazardous area classifications and instrument selection criteria.
• Experience developing ITPM plans and job instructions for assigned areas.
• Competent in managing plant instrumentation spares.
• Practical experience with Maintenance Management Systems like SAP is preferred.
• Familiarity with commonly applied international codes and standards.
• Ability to supervise contractor manpower during project implementation as needed.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and computer literate, capable of working independently.