Senior Technician - Instrumentation

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE in Al Ruways Industrial City is seeking a Senior Technician - Instrumentation to oversee maintenance and repair of industrial instrumentation. The position requires a minimum of 6 years experience and offers full-time employment within the Oil and Energy sector.

You will manage field activities, conduct emergency shutdown tests, and ensure instrument reliability across operations. This role includes supervising a team and offers opportunities for technical development and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of instrumentation and control equipment.
• Proven experience working within a large industrial plant environment.
• Previous employment in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, processing, utilities, or energy operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, repair, and maintain electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, and analytical instruments.
• Supervise technicians, fitters, and contractor personnel.
• Ensure all instrumentation work meets HSE requirements.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Instrument calibration

Process control systems

Electronic instruments

Pneumatic instruments

Mechanical instruments

Analytical instruments

Emergency shutdown systems

ESD testing

Control valve maintenance

Field transmitters

Industrial analyzers

Plant commissioning

Plant shutdown maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Alarm and trip analysis

Permit to Work

HSE compliance

Maintenance documentation

Spare parts planning

Test equipment management

Technical supervision

Contractor coordination

Method statements

Near miss reporting

Competency Based Training

Education

Diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Job Details

Senior Technician - Instrumentation
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Installation, Maintenance, Repair
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 8000-12000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)

Overview

Senior Technician - Instrumentation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy maintenance opportunity focused on the installation, commissioning, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and upkeep of industrial instrumentation and control systems. ADNOC Group is hiring an experienced technician to supervise field activities, support shutdown and commissioning work, conduct emergency shutdown system testing, and maintain reliable process control equipment across operating facilities.

Role Context

The Senior Technician - Instrumentation is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, safety, and operational reliability of electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, and analytical instruments used within industrial plant environments. The role combines hands‑on technical maintenance with the supervision of technicians, fitters, and contractor personnel. By ensuring that control systems, field instruments, alarms, trips, and emergency shutdown equipment remain fully functional, this position contributes directly to plant availability, process safety, production continuity, and maintenance performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, inspect, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, and analytical instruments.
• Maintain process control systems, field transmitters, analyzers, switches, control valves, alarms, trip devices, and related equipment.
• Supervise technicians, fitters, and contractor personnel during instrumentation installation, testing, commissioning, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Participate in emergency shutdown system testing, plant shutdowns, start‑up activities, and commissioning of new equipment and facilities.
• Diagnose minor control system faults and complete corrective maintenance in line with approved procedures.
• Report major equipment failures, repeated alarms, trip discrepancies, and safety‑critical defects for timely technical resolution.
• Confirm that all instrumentation work is performed in accordance with HSE requirements, operating procedures, maintenance standards, and Permit to Work controls.
• Review maintenance records, fault reports, calibration sheets, logbooks, alarm indexes, trip histories, and completed work orders.
• Monitor the availability and condition of tools, test equipment, workshop facilities, consumables, and instrumentation spare parts.
• Estimate future spare part and material requirements and initiate requests for replacement tools, safety equipment, testing devices, and maintenance resources.
• Ensure workshop facilities and test equipment are used correctly, stored safely, and maintained in serviceable condition.
• Complete assigned maintenance work within approved time standards and notify the Maintenance Supervisor when additional resources are required.
• Provide practical on‑the‑job training and support Competency Based Training programs for UAE National employees.
• Gather technical data from field activities and provide accurate information for maintenance progress reports.
• Contribute to the preparation of method statements, work instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Initiate near miss reports and support corrective actions, reliability improvements, and safer maintenance practices.
• Participate in emergency response duties when assigned as part of the operational response team.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas before, during, and after every maintenance activity.

Ideal Profile

• Diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Secondary School Certificate with a recognised vocational trade certificate in a relevant technical field may also be accepted.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of instrumentation and control equipment.
• Proven experience working within a large industrial plant environment.
• Previous employment in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, processing, utilities, or energy operations is preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, and analytical instrumentation.
• Experience with emergency shutdown systems, control loops, plant trips, alarms, field instruments, and process safety equipment.
• Ability to supervise technicians, coordinate contractor activities, and verify maintenance quality.
• Working knowledge of HSE procedures, Permit to Work systems, toolbox talks, isolation requirements, and emergency controls.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, instrument datasheets, calibration records, maintenance manuals, and fault reports.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault‑finding capability across instrumentation and control equipment.
• Ability to work in operational areas and attend occasional site activities in heat, humidity, dust, and changing weather conditions.

Skills Set

• Instrumentation maintenance
• Instrument calibration
• Process control systems
• Electronic instruments
• Pneumatic instruments
• Mechanical instruments
• Analytical instruments
• Emergency shutdown systems
• ESD testing
• Control valve maintenance
• Field transmitters
• Industrial analyzers
• Plant commissioning
• Plant shutdown maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Fault diagnosis
• Alarm and trip analysis
• Permit to Work
• HSE compliance
• Maintenance documentation
• Spare parts planning
• Test equipment management
• Technical supervision
• Contractor coordination
• Method statements
• Near miss reporting
• Competency Based Training

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to work with critical instrumentation and process control assets within a major Abu Dhabi Oil and Energy operation. The position provides exposure to advanced industrial systems, shutdown maintenance, commissioning activities, emergency shutdown equipment, and structured reliability programs. The successful candidate will gain supervisory experience, technical development opportunities, and direct involvement in continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen plant safety, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is an integrated energy organization operating across oil, gas, refining, processing, logistics, and industrial services. Its operations are supported by advanced engineering systems, disciplined maintenance programs, strong HSE standards, and skilled technical teams committed to safe and dependable energy production.