Instrumentation Technician

Arab Paper Manufacturing Co (WARAQ); Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Eastern Province, Dammam is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician. You will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining instrumentation equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Instrumentation & Controls and at least 3 years of related experience. Good communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related professional experience.
• Experience with inspection and maintenance of instrumentation devices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection and check-up of all instrumentation equipment.
• Perform corrective actions if issues are found in instruments.
• Record calibration made, parts and components used.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

Diploma degree in Instrumentation & Controls

Job description

An Instrumentation Technician is a highly skilled professional responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and reliability of automated systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection and check-up of all instrumentation equipment/devices on the given area to ensure 100% efficiency is always attained. Check for leaks and any abnormal condition and performance of the device on the process area. Maintain cleanliness of each instrument.
• Check for PLC panel cooling system and maintain cleanliness of the whole panel.
• Pull-out, install, loop check, test, and repair electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic devices.
• If any issue found in the instrument/equipment do corrective action if possible during normal run or, if not possible to attend, inform supervisor/Engineer immediately.
• Perform any pending instrumentation activities on area of responsibility as per directions from Supervisor/Engineer.
• Perform activities for improvements such as modification and upgrades as per directions from Supervisor/Engineer.
• Record calibration made, parts and component used or replaced for reference and equipment history purposes.
• Implement proper housekeeping on the work area and employ safety practices during installation, pull-out, calibration and maintenance of the instrument.

List of instrumentation equipment/devices

• Control valves: check for any leaks, check filter and regulator, hose and fitting, cable connections, connectors and glanding, maintain cleanliness.
• On/off valves: check for any leaks, check filter and regulator, hose and fitting, quick exhaust valves, flow control, solenoid valves, maintain cleanliness.
• Transmitters (pressure, level, flow consistency, temperature): check for connectors, cable, glanding and process connections, maintain cleanliness.
• Pneumatic cylinders: check for any leaks, check filter and regulator, hose and fitting, quick exhaust valves, flow control, solenoid valves, mounting bolt tightness and eye rod. Maintain cleanliness.
• Filter, regulators and lubricators: check for leaks, drain filters, check lubricator oil level, check pressure gauge condition. Maintain cleanliness.
• Solenoid valves, fittings and hoses: check for leaks, check connectors and cable, check hose and fittings conditions.
• Field switches (proximity switch, limit switch, pressure switch etc.): check cables connection and connectors, junction box, sensor mounting and screws, maintain cleanliness.
• Gauges (Pressure, Temperature): check dial, check for accurate/correct reading. Maintain cleanliness.
• Junction boxes, hydraulic and pneumatic panels: it must clean and dry, and door is always close to eliminate water entry.
• Control panels, and PLC panels: check if all the panels are clean and cooling system is working.

Needed Competencies

• Minimum 3 years of related professional experience.
• Diploma degree in Instrumentation & Controls.
• Good communication skills.