Instrument Technician

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FAT Provided

Job summary

Swan Global is seeking an Instrument Technician for a short-term project in Ras Laffan, Qatar. The role involves installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field instrumentation to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.

The candidate should have a Diploma/ITI in Instrumentation and extensive experience in oil & gas environments, with strong knowledge of field instruments, PLC/DCS, and calibration tools.

Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI in Instrumentation or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in oil & gas or petrochemical industries.
• Strong knowledge of field instruments, PLC/DCS systems, and calibration tools.
• Experience with plant shutdowns, maintenance or commissioning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspection, and calibration of field instruments (transmitters, sensors, gauges, valves, flow meters, analyzers).
• Diagnose and repair instrumentation faults and minimize downtime.
• Assist in loop checking, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Document and report maintenance activities accurately.
• Adhere to safety standards and permit-to-work procedures on site.
• Coordinate with control room and maintenance teams on instrumentation issues.
• Support engineering in upgrades or modifications to instrumentation systems.

Skills

Instrumentation

Calibration

PLC/DCS

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma / ITI in Instrumentation

Tools

Calibration tools

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Position: Instrument Technician
Location: Ras Laffan, Qatar
Duration: 3 Months (Extendable Contract)
Salary: QAR 4,000 + Food, Accommodation & Transportation (FAT) Provided
Industry: Oil & Gas / Industrial Maintenance

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Instrument Technician to join our team for a short-term project in Ras Laffan. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of a wide range of field instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimal plant performance and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform routine maintenance, inspection, and calibration of field instruments such as transmitters, sensors, pressure gauges, control valves, flow meters, and analyzers.

Diagnose and repair instrumentation faults and ensure minimum equipment downtime.

Assist in loop checking, commissioning, and start-up activities for new installations or shutdown projects.

Ensure proper documentation and reporting of maintenance activities.

Adhere to all safety standards and permit-to-work procedures during site operations.

Coordinate with the control room and maintenance team for instrumentation-related issues.

Support the engineering team in implementing upgrades or modifications to instrumentation systems.

Requirements:

Diploma / ITI in Instrumentation or equivalent technical qualification.

Minimum 35 years of experience in the oil & gas or petrochemical industry.

Strong knowledge of field instruments, PLC/DCS systems, and calibration tools.

Experience in plant shutdown, maintenance, or commissioning projects preferred.

Ability to interpret P&ID, loop drawings, and instrument datasheets.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Must be able to work in Ras Laffan on a 3-month extendable contract.

Salary: QAR 4,000 per month

Food, Accommodation, and Transportation (FAT) provided by the company.

Extendable contract based on performance and project requirements.