Onboard Instrumentation Technician

International Maritime Industries; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime service provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Technician for Onboard Instrumentation to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will perform daily instrumentation activities on ships and rigs, demonstrating a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in shipyard or offshore environments. Responsibilities include isolation of systems, troubleshooting, and maintaining safety protocols. Excellent communication skills in English and a solid understanding of instrumentation systems are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in shipyard/ship repair/Offshore.
• Sound knowledge of instrumentation systems isolation and calibration.
• Good understanding of instruments and control schematics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies and IMIMS.
• Perform isolation Lockout and Tagout of instrumentation systems.
• Attend daily toolbox talks and maintain proper safety practices.

Skills

Instrumentation/automation knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Time management

Knowledge of safety systems

Education

Diploma in electronics or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Basic tools for installations

Job description

Overview

Description: The Technician, Onboard Instrumentation is responsible for performing daily instrumentation/automation activities onboard ships and rigs and at workshops. This role ensures that all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and the International Maritime Industries Management System (IMIMS). The Instrumentation Technician works closely with the Instrumentation Superintendent, Electrical Foremen, Electrical Chargehands, and addresses site issues, ensuring timely and successful completion of assigned scopes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work activities are carried out in strict compliance with IMI Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and the International Maritime Industries Management System (IMIMS).
• Receive job scope, priorities, and work instructions from the Instrumentation Superintendent.
• Perform all aspects of onboard instrumentation/automation systems isolation Lockout and Tagout, installation of new instrumentation equipment, cable pulling and terminations including loop checks, switchboards, MCC, safety, navigation and communication system, control system, transmitters, gauges calibration, and other relevant works ensuring tasks are executed to the specified technical and safety standards.
• Have proper understanding of electrical schematics, P&ID and block diagrams, materials, basic tools, multimeters.
• Attend daily toolbox talks, work only when PTWs are in place, always use proper PPE and safety practices.
• Ensure proper housekeeping onboard, including waste removal, scrap management, and restoring work areas to clean conditions at shift end.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the line manager.

Requirements

Education: Diploma in electronics or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in shipyard/ship repair/Offshore.

Competencies: Instrumentation/automation related professional qualifications or relevant.

• Sound knowledge of instrumentation/automation systems isolation Lockout and Tagout, switchboards, safety systems, navigation and communication system, control system, transmitters, gauges calibration in a shipyard environment.
• Experienced in working in MRO and similar offshore related projects.
• Troubleshooting / rectification of faults during overhauling and onboard testing.
• Good knowledge of tools/multimeters, consumables, cable types.
• Comply with PPE, substances, and safety devices correctly, great hands-on experience and hardworking.
• Good understanding of instruments and control schematics.
• Stress and Time management.
• Familiar with Solas, IECEX standards, Quality control, assurance.
• Physically fit and able to work in extreme climatic conditions.
• Proper communication skills (oral and written) in the English language.