Instrumentation Technician

TASC Outsourcing; Ajman; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TASC Outsourcing is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician to support maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, and inspection of instrumentation and control systems within a utilities environment.

Role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration of field instruments, and coordination with cross-functional teams. Requires Diploma/Technical Certificate in related field and hands-on instrument experience. UAE-based site with full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical certificate in instrumentation or related field.
• Hands-on experience with field instrumentation and calibration.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA/DCS/RTU systems is preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, P&IDs, and loop diagrams.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of instrumentation and control systems.
• Install, inspect, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot field instruments.
• Work on pressure, temperature, flow, level, and analytical instruments.
• Support maintenance of PLC, SCADA, DCS, RTU, and control systems.
• Diagnose faults in transmitters, sensors, control valves, actuators.
• Perform loop checking, signal testing, and instrument calibration.
• Support shutdown, breakdown, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Maintain calibration records, maintenance logs, and technical documentation.
• Assist in testing and commissioning of new instrumentation systems.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, operations, and control-room teams.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, datasheets, and control schematics.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, permit-to-work, and safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives within utility operations.

Skills

Instrumentation

Instrumentation Maintenance

Instrument Calibration

Control Systems

PLC

SCADA

DCS

RTU

Field Instruments

Pressure Transmitters

Temperature Transmitters

Flow Meter

Level Transmitters

Control Valves

Actuators

Sensors

Loop Checking

Signal Testing

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Corrective Maintenance

Testing & Commissioning

P&ID

Loop Diagrams

Wiring Diagrams

Process Control

Industrial Automation

HSE

Permit to Work

Technical Documentation

Fault Finding

Maintenance Operations

Education

Diploma / Technical Certificate in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, Control Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

PLC

SCADA

DCS

RTU

Job description

• Location: UAE
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Function: Instrumentation / Maintenance / Operations
• We are looking for an experienced Instrumentation Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, and inspection of instrumentation and control systems within a utilities environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of instrumentation and control systems.
• Install, inspect, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot field instruments.
• Work on pressure, temperature, flow, level, and analytical instruments.
• Support maintenance of PLC, SCADA, DCS, RTU, and control systems.
• Diagnose faults in transmitters, sensors, control valves, actuators, and related equipment.
• Perform loop checking, signal testing, and instrument calibration.
• Support shutdown, breakdown, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Maintain calibration records, maintenance logs, work orders, and technical documentation.
• Assist in testing and commissioning of new instrumentation systems.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, operations, and control-room teams.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, datasheets, and control schematics.
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and company safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives within utility operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Diploma / Technical Certificate in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, Control Engineering, or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Utilities, Power Generation, Water Treatment, Desalination, Pumping Stations, Oil & Gas, Industrial Plants, or Infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with field instrumentation and calibration.
• Familiarity with PLC / SCADA / DCS / RTU systems is preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, and loop diagrams.
• Good troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Understanding of HSE and Permit-to-Work procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Key Skills

Instrumentation | Instrumentation Maintenance | Instrument Calibration | Control Systems | PLC | SCADA | DCS | RTU | Field Instruments | Pressure Transmitters | Temperature Transmitters | Flow Meters | Level Transmitters | Control Valves | Actuators | Sensors | Loop Checking | Signal Testing | Calibration | Troubleshooting | Preventive Maintenance | Corrective Maintenance | Testing & Commissioning | P&ID | Loop Diagrams | Wiring Diagrams | Process Control | Industrial Automation | Utilities | Power Generation | Water Treatment | Desalination | Pumping Stations | Plant Maintenance | HSE | Permit to Work | Technical Documentation | Fault Finding | Maintenance Operations