Instrument and Control Maintenance Technician

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is seeking an Instrument and Control Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant instrumentation and control systems in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role emphasizes calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining process monitoring equipment to ensure reliable plant operations.

Applicants should have a technical diploma or vocational certificate and four years of oil and gas industry experience, with work on-site

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma or Secondary School Certificate with a vocational trade certificate.
• Four years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation maintenance and control systems.
• Ability to perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance according to SOPs.
• Willingness to work on-site in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant instrumentation and control equipment.
• Calibrate, test, and troubleshoot process control instruments.
• Support plant shutdown activities and modifications to control systems.
• Maintain maintenance records and comply with SOPs and technical standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize plant disruption.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Education

Technical Diploma

Secondary School Certificate with vocational trade certificate

Job description

Instrument and Control Maintenance Technician Job Snapshot - Role: Instrument and Control Maintenance Technician - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair - Experience: 4 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview ADNOC Group is seeking an Instrument and Control Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant instrumentation, process monitoring equipment, control systems, and protective devices in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, and testing instrumentation equipment to maintain reliable plant operations and minimize unexpected equipment failures. The successful candidate will carry out maintenance activities in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical standards, and work orders. The position also involves supporting plant shutdown activities, implementing approved control system modifications, and assisting with instrumentation upgrades. Applicants must hold a relevant Technical Diploma or Secondary School Certificate with a vocational trade certificate and have four years of experience in the oil and gas industry.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Instrument and Control Maintenance
  • Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on plant instrumentation and control equipment.
  • Carry out equipment repairs and testing in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures and technical standards.
  • Complete maintenance activities according to assigned work requests and work orders.
  • Maintain process monitoring, control, and protective equipment to support reliable plant operations.
  • Follow established maintenance procedures to ensure work is completed according to technical requirements.
  • Support the continued availability and operational reliability of plant instrumentation systems.
• Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Inspection
  • Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance activities on assigned instrumentation equipment.
  • Inspect instruments and control systems to identify developing faults or potential equipment problems.
  • Monitor the condition of equipment within assigned operational areas.
  • Report identified defects, abnormalities, and maintenance concerns to the appropriate personnel.
  • Verify that completed maintenance activities meet the requirements of assigned work orders.
  • Complete maintenance activity sheets and associated records after finishing assigned tasks.
  • Support timely completion of preventive maintenance activities to reduce equipment failures.
• Instrumentation Troubleshooting and Repair
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot faults affecting process control instruments and associated equipment.
  • Repair, calibrate, and test different types of process control instruments.
  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on relay logic systems.
  • Identify instrumentation problems that may affect process monitoring or control functions.
  • Restore equipment functionality in accordance with approved technical procedures.
  • Verify instrument performance following maintenance or repair activities.
  • Support the continued operation of instrumentation systems according to their intended design.
• Emergency Maintenance and Plant Reliability
  • Perform emergency maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment when required.
  • Respond to equipment problems during normal plant operations and scheduled or unscheduled shutdowns.
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation faults that may affect equipment availability.
  • Carry out appropriate repairs and testing to restore reliable operating conditions.
  • Support the prevention of unexpected equipment trips through effective maintenance and fault identification.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize disruption to plant operations.
  • Verify equipment condition following corrective or emergency maintenance.
• Plant Shutdown Maintenance
  • Participate in assigned plant shutdown and maintenance activities.
  • Carry out instrumentation maintenance, repairs, calibration, and testing during scheduled shutdown periods.
  • Support maintenance requirements during unscheduled equipment shutdowns.
  • Complete assigned shutdown maintenance tasks within the required timeframe.
  • Verify completed maintenance work before equipment is returned to operation.
  • Maintain appropriate maintenance records for work performed during shutdown activities.
• Instrument Calibration and Testing
  • Calibrate process control instruments according to applicable technical requirements.
  • Test instrumentation equipment following repair, maintenance, or modification activities.
  • Verify that instrument performance is consistent with the intended control system design.
  • Identify calibration-related problems and carry out appropriate corrective maintenance.
  • Support reliable process monitoring and control through accurate instrument testing.
  • Document completed calibration and testing activities in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Control System Modifications
  • Perform approved field and system modifications involving control elements and control loops.
  • Implement modifications in accordance with plant change requests and applicable procedures.
  • Assist with updating plant drawings to reflect completed instrumentation and control system changes.
  • Coordinate modification activities with relevant technical personnel.
  • Ensure completed modifications support intended plant operating requirements.
  • Follow applicable Management of Change procedures during instrumentation and control system modifications.
• Instrumentation Upgrades and Retrofitting
  • Assist with upgrading existing process control instruments.
  • Support the installation and retrofitting of new control instruments into existing panels.
  • Carry out assigned modification activities involving field instrumentation panels and main control room equipment.
  • Follow approved technical standards and plant change requirements.
  • Support testing and verification of modified or upgraded instrumentation equipment.
  • Assist in completing relevant Plant Change Request (PCR) activities and associated technical documentation.
• Maintenance Verification and Documentation
  • Review completed maintenance activities to confirm that assigned work requirements have been met.
  • Complete maintenance activity sheets and other required maintenance records.
  • Document relevant repair, calibration, testing, and modification activities.
  • Report equipment problems identified during inspections and maintenance work.
  • Assist with updating technical drawings following approved control system modifications.
  • Maintain accurate information to support maintenance follow-up and equipment reliability.
• Safety and Procedure Compliance
  • Perform instrumentation maintenance in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Follow established technical guidelines and maintenance standards.
  • Apply relevant plant procedures during routine, preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
  • Ensure assigned maintenance work is completed according to approved work requirements.
  • Follow applicable Management of Change procedures when implementing system modifications.
  • Report equipment conditions or technical concerns that may affect safe and reliable plant operation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Education
  • Technical Diploma in a relevant field.
  • OR
  • Secondary School Certificate with a vocational trade certificate in the relevant field.
• Professional Experience
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Technical Knowledge and Capabilities
  • Industrial instrumentation maintenance.
  • Process monitoring and control equipment.
  • Plant protective instrumentation.
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Instrument troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
  • Process control instrument calibration.
  • Instrument testing and verification.
  • Relay logic troubleshooting and repair.
  • Emergency equipment maintenance.
  • Scheduled and unscheduled plant shutdown activities.
  • Control elements and control loop modifications.
  • Field instrumentation and control room panels.
  • Instrument upgrades and retrofitting.
  • Plant Change Requests (PCR).
  • Management of Change procedures.
  • Maintenance work orders and activity sheets.
  • Technical drawing updates.
  • Equipment reliability and operational availability.
• Professional Competencies
  • Instrumentation troubleshooting.
  • Preventive maintenance execution.
  • Corrective maintenance and repair.
  • Equipment inspection and fault identification.
  • Calibration accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Technical problem-solving.
  • Maintenance task verification.
  • Compliance with established procedures.
  • Maintenance documentation.
  • Coordination during plant shutdowns.
  • Equipment reliability awareness.
  • Timely completion of assigned maintenance activities.

Additional Position Information

• Budget Responsibility: As per approved financial budget.
• Direct Reports: As per organization chart.
• Indirect Reports: As per organization chart.
• Professional Certifications: As applicable.

About ADNOC Group

Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Its integrated businesses operate across the energy value chain, supporting the responsible supply of energy to meet evolving global market demands. ADNOC 's operations rely on the safe and reliable performance of industrial equipment, process monitoring systems, and plant control infrastructure. The Instrument and Control Maintenance Technician contributes to operational reliability by maintaining instrumentation equipment, identifying faults, performing repairs and calibration, and supporting approved plant modifications and shutdown maintenance activities.