Technician, Instrument & Control

Job description

Company Description
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Juman Energy Group.

For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services

Job Description

• Install field instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, gauges, switches, analyzers, control valves, and flow and temperature elements in accordance with P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, and installation standards.

• Lay, route, and terminate instrument and multicore cables; install junction boxes, cable trays, glands, and supports.

• Fabricate, install, and pressure-test impulse lines, tubing, and fittings.

• Check installation quality during construction and report deviations, material shortages, or punch-list items to the supervisor.

• Calibrate and bench-test instruments using approved, certified equipment and record results on calibration certificates.

• Perform continuity checks, point-to-point testing, and loop checks from field device to control room across DCS, PLC, ESD, and Fire & Gas systems.

• Carry out stroke testing, positioner setup, and tuning support for control valves and actuators.

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, plant start-up, and performance testing until systems are accepted by the client.

• Assist with Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) and simulate process conditions where required.

• Diagnose and rectify faults in instruments, control loops, and associated electrical and pneumatic components.

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance in line with the approved maintenance plan.

• Support shutdowns, turnarounds, and plant modifications, replacing or upgrading instruments while maintaining system integrity.

• Work strictly within the Permit-to-Work system and follow lock-out/tag-out, confined space, work-at-height, and hot work procedures.

• Ensure installation and maintenance in hazardous areas comply with area classification and applicable standards (e.g., ATEX/IECEx, API RP 500/505, NEC/NFPA 70).

• Participate in toolbox talks, job safety analyses, and risk assessments; report incidents and near misses promptly and stop work when conditions are unsafe.

• Complete inspection and test plans (ITPs), checksheets, calibration records, and loop test dossiers accurately and on time.

• Mark up as-built drawings and support preparation of the handover/turnover documentation package.

• Maintain tools, test equipment, calibration due dates, and spare parts records.

• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, piping, and commissioning teams to resolve interface issues.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or Control Engineering, or an equivalent recognized trade qualification.

• 4 - 8 years of experience as an I&C technician, including at least 2-3 years on oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical projects.

• Proven hands-on experience in loop checking, calibration, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.

• Experience in both construction and commissioning phases is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Willingness to work in remote locations as required.

• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.

• Ability perform manual work.

• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

• Effective communication skills.