Instrument Technician

SBM Offshore; Mexico; On-site; PHP 1,842,751 - 3,071,253; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is seeking an experienced Instrument Technician in Pampanga, Mexico, responsible for executing maintenance tasks effectively to ensure equipment reliability. Candidates should have qualifications in Instrument Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant offshore experience.

The role involves responsibility for safety and environmental protection while working on instrumentation equipment. An understanding of hydrocarbon processing systems and risk assessment is essential, along with proficiency in maintenance management practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Instrument Engineering or local equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience desired with offshore experience preferred.
• Good experience of Permit to Work, Instrument/Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance and preservation tasks efficiently and safely.
• Monitor and maintain the condition of instrumentation equipment.
• Diagnose faults in equipment using approved procedures.
• Carry out emergency response role and demonstrate competence.

Skills

Understanding of PandIds

Reports

Diagnosis and Fault Finding

Handover

Computerised Maintenance Management System

Planning Work

Dismantling, Repair and Reassemble Equipment

Hazardous Area Classification

Safety Management

Education

N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Instrument Engineering

3 years’ experience desired

Job description

Location

MX MX

Reports To

• Instrument Supervisor

Background

• The Technician is responsible for executing maintenance and preservation tasks efficiently and safely to ensure the reliability and longevity of equipment. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and preservation activities, including but not limited to cleaning, housekeeping, blasting, spraying/painting, isolation and reinstatement, greasing application, and the preservation of topside items like flanges, bolts and valves.
• The technician is also responsible for ensuring that his supervisor is made aware of all activities according to procedure, especially when safety is an issue.
• The technician/operator will demonstrate exemplary safety awareness and technical competence in all aspects of maintenance and preservation work on and around the vessel.

Authority

• The Instrument Technician is authorized to maintain Instrument assets and systems safely.

Immediate Subordinates

• Subcontractors, Visitors, Vendor Representatives

Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards

• Dismantle and reassemble instrumentation equipment: Identify potential sources of hazard prior to dismantling; use correct procedures and methods of dismantling; carry out the correct isolation and disconnection procedure; identify, check and prepare components; apply appropriate tests and test equipment to ensure reassembly is correct and effective.
• Monitor and maintain the condition of instrumentation equipment: Adjust instruments to meet operating specifications; adjust with minimum disruption to ongoing activities and minimize waste; monitor and record actions in work history or log.
• Diagnose faults in equipment: Respond promptly to problems per approved procedures; select appropriate tests and diagnostic procedures and apply them methodically; carry out visual, close, and detailed inspections of equipment; use inspection results to determine appropriate actions; record an accurate and full description in the appropriate document history.
• Monitor and maintain pollution control measures: Unplanned discharges to the environment are identified, halted where possible, and reported per policy; relevant PPE used to address unplanned discharges; equipment, waste, or other materials for disposal are dealt with per correct procedure; environmental protection and pollution control are enforced effectively with colleagues, subordinates, and subcontractors.
• Emergency response: Carry out emergency response role (See Station Bill); demonstrate competence in emergency response drills and exercises.

Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies

• Offshore - Demonstrate an Understanding of PandIds
• Offshore - Handover
• Offshore - Diagnosis and Fault Finding
• Offshore - Reports
• Offshore - Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Offshore - Planning Work
• Offshore - Dismantling, Repair and Reassemble Equipment
• Offshore - Hazardous Area Classification
• Offshore - Safety Management

Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Instrument Engineering or local equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience desired with offshore experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities.
• Good experience of Permit to Work, Instrument/Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment.
• COMP ex E’X’ course preferred.
• Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SBM Offshore is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.