Onboard Instrumentation Technician

International Maritime Industries; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Technician, Onboard Instrumentation. This role involves performing daily instrumentation activities onboard ships and ensuring tasks are carried out following safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in a relevant field, possesses a diploma in electronics, and has sound knowledge of automation systems, tools, and safety procedures. Candidates should be physically fit and have strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in shipyard/ship repair/Offshore.
• Sound knowledge of Lockout and Tagout procedures.
• Good understanding of instruments and control schematics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies and IMIMS.
• Perform isolation and installation of instrumentation equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping onboard.

Skills

Instrumentation/automation systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Good communication skills in English

Time management

Education

Diploma in electronics or equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Basic tools

Job description

Overview

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 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.
• Proper understanding of electrical schematics, P&ID and block diagrams, materials, basic tools, multimeters.
• Ensure proper housekeeping onboard, including waste removal, scrap management, and restoring work areas to clean conditions at shift end.
• Perform other related duties as per line manager direction.

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 on 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.