Instrumentation Engineer

Anton-OSS; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton Oilfield Services Group is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to lead maintenance teams and optimize control systems across oilfield operations.

You will supervise instrumentation and control maintenance, develop preventive programs, maintain CMMS records, and ensure safety and compliance. A Bachelor's in Instrumentation and 8+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years in Oil & Gas, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years in instrumentation and control maintenance.
• 4+ years in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or similar facilities.
• Experience with CMMS for asset and maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, calibration, fault diagnosis and reliability.
• Experience maintaining technical documentation and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead instrumentation and control maintenance teams.
• Monitor, maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic and electrical instrumentation.
• Maintain PLC, DCS, SCADA, ESD, fire & gas systems.
• Develop and maintain CMMS records and equipment catalogs.
• Prepare maintenance reports, analyses, and history records.
• Ensure safety standards and permit-to-work procedures.
• Coordinate testing, calibration, repairs and maintenance planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Anton Oilfield Services Group is a globally leading independent integrated oilfield technology services company, operating across major oil and gas production regions worldwide. The business covers oilfield technical services, oilfield management services, oil and gas development operations, natural gas utilization, AI-enabled solutions, and platform collaboration. Anton Group employs approximately 7,000 staff from over 30 countries and regions. Anton’s long-term goal is to become a world-leading green energy technical services company, growing together with its clients and talent to promote high-quality development in the energy industry.

About the Role.

Job Title: Instrumentation Engineer

Department: On Sync Energy Management Services Company.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead instrumentation and control maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and electrical instrumentation and control systems.
• Maintain and support PLC, DCS, SCADA, ESD, fire & gas detection, and other industrial control systems.
• Develop and maintain equipment records, asset information, and maintenance documentation within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintain and update as-built drawings, technical documentation, and equipment catalogs.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and identify manpower, materials, and spare parts requirements.
• Perform and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of instrumentation, control systems, and protective devices.
• Diagnose instrumentation and control system faults and recommend corrective actions to improve system reliability.
• Coordinate instrument testing, calibration, repair activities, and maintenance planning.
• Prepare maintenance reports, shutdown analyses, failure investigations, corrective maintenance reports, and equipment history records.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, permit-to-work procedures, and maintenance best practices.
• Coordinate audit compliance activities and implement corrective actions where required.
• Develop and deliver technical training and induction programs for maintenance personnel.
• Monitor maintenance performance and provide regular updates on manpower utilization, spare parts consumption, and maintenance activities.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in instrumentation and control system maintenance and 4 years of experience working in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or similar process facilities.
• Strong experience maintaining field instrumentation, PLC, DCS, SCADA, ESD, fire & gas systems, and industrial control systems.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for asset and maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, calibration, fault diagnosis, and instrumentation reliability.
• Experience maintaining technical documentation, equipment records, and as-built drawings.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of industrial safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and maintenance best practices.