Senior E&I Technician – Oil & Gas Sector

FMA Services; Belgique; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Company car

Insurance

Daily allowances

Job summary

FMA Services in Belgium seeks a Senior E&I Technician to perform, monitor, and optimize electrical and instrumentation work across pre-commissioning, commissioning, and maintenance cycles. You will independently resolve complex malfunctions and improve operational reliability while ensuring ATEX, VCA, and safety compliance.

Dutch language is a requirement for this position, and candidates should reside in Belgium with availability to start within two weeks.

Qualifications

• Education in Electromechanics, Electricity, or Measurement & Control Technology (A2 or Bachelor’s degree).
• At least 8 years of experience in E&I maintenance, commissioning, or industrial projects.
• Thorough knowledge of instrumentation, signal analysis, loop checking, PLC interfacing, and DCS systems.
• Experience with DeltaV, Foxboro, or Honeywell TDC is a plus.
• In possession of VCA-VOL; ATEX certification is an asset.
• Analytical, results-oriented, and hands-on attitude.
• Strong communication skills, with an eye for safety and collaboration.
• Speaks fluent Dutch (crucial for communication and safety).
• Resides in Belgium and available to start within 2 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Performing pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (loop checks, I/O tests, functional verifications, and start-ups).
• Performing preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation components according to maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshooting malfunctions in field instrumentation, control loops, motor controls, and DCS/PLC interfaces.
• Performing complex troubleshooting, e.g., tracing faulty signals in a flow transmitter caused by EMC interference.
• Calibrating and testing transmitters, analyzers, sensors, and control valves.
• Guiding and supporting junior technicians and contractors during their work.
• Reporting on completed tasks, measurement results, and deviations.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures (ATEX, VCA, Lock-out/Tag-out).

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Loop checking

PLC interfacing

DCS systems

Troubleshooting

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanics / Electricity / Measurement & Control Technology

Tools

DeltaV

Foxboro

Honeywell TDC

Job description

As a Senior E&I Technician, you will contribute to challenging projects within the oil and gas sector. You are responsible for performing, monitoring, and optimizing electrical and instrumentation work during pre-commissioning, commissioning, preventive, and corrective maintenance. Thanks to your experience, you will independently resolve complex malfunctions and actively contribute to improving operational reliability. Dutch is a requirement for this position.

What You Will Do

• Performing pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (loop checks, I/O tests, functional verifications, and start-ups).
• Performing preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation components according to maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshooting malfunctions in field instrumentation, control loops, motor controls, and DCS/PLC interfaces.
• Performing complex troubleshooting, e.g., tracing faulty signals in a flow transmitter caused by EMC interference.
• Calibrating and testing transmitters, analyzers, sensors, and control valves.
• Guiding and supporting junior technicians and contractors during their work.
• Reporting on completed tasks, measurement results, and deviations.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures (ATEX, VCA, Lock-out/Tag-out).

Who You Are

• Education in Electromechanics, Electricity, or Measurement & Control Technology (A2 or Bachelor’s degree).
• At least 8 years of experience in E&I maintenance, commissioning, or industrial projects.
• Thorough knowledge of instrumentation, signal analysis, loop checking, PLC interfacing, and DCS systems.
• Experience with DeltaV, Foxboro, or Honeywell TDC is a plus.
• In possession of VCA-VOL; ATEX certification is an asset.
• Analytical, results-oriented, and hands-on attitude.
• Strong communication skills, with an eye for safety and collaboration.
• Speaks fluent Dutch (crucial for communication and safety).
• Resides in Belgium.
• Available to start within 2 weeks.

What We Offer

• A challenging and varied position within a growing, stable, and people-oriented technical company.
• A market-conform salary package with meal vouchers, company car, insurance, and daily allowances.
• Projects in high-tech environments where quality and safety are paramount.
• Training and career advancement opportunities for further technical development.
• A close-knit team of experienced colleagues who work together in a positive and respectful atmosphere.

Candidates must have a valid EU residence and work permit and already be residing in the EU.