Offshore Instrument Technician – PLC/DCS & Field Instruments

Star Services

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 279,000 - 391,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Leave Cycle 30 days

Job summary

Star Services in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced instrumentation and control technician for offshore maintenance. You will calibrate and overhaul field instruments and control valves, record data, and respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.

The role requires 7+ years in oil and gas maintenance, strong PLC/DCS troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work on site with an offshore crew. Contract hire with 6‑month probation; UAE labour laws apply.

Qualifications

Diploma in Instrumentation & Control Engineering required.
7+ years in maintenance of field instruments and control systems in oil & gas.
Contract Hire with six months probation under UAE ABU DHABI Labour Law.

Responsibilities

Calibrate and overhaul control valves and field instruments; record calibration data.
Attend breakdowns and perform corrective actions per procedures.
Carry out preventive maintenance at all plant locations to ensure operations.
Troubleshoot PLC, DCS, hydraulic control, and electro‑mechanical controllers.
Perform testing, maintenance, installation, inspection, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
Check instrument materials stock for emergencies in warehouse.
Assist startup and commissioning after maintenance to resume operations.