Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician with Pneumatic

Quality Process Services LLC; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 Days On / 14 Days Off

12-Hour Shifts

Job summary

Quality Process Services LLC is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for offshore Gulf operations. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, control systems, pneumatic equipment, and electrical systems essential to safe facility operations.

The role requires reading P&IDs and diagrams, performing loop checks, and documenting activities while upholding safety and reliability in an offshore environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years offshore I&E technician experience.
• Strong pneumatic instrumentation and control system experience.
• Ability to read P&IDs, drawings, and loop diagrams.
• TWIC Card and valid driver's license required.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate instrumentation and control systems offshore.
• Calibrate and test pressure, temperature, level, flow instruments.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation failures and control system issues.
• Read P&IDs, loop drawings, electrical schematics; document work performed.
• Support safety compliance and offsite safety audits.

Skills

Pneumatic instrumentation

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs & drawings

Offshore safety awareness

Independent/self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation resistance testers

Calibration tools

Tubing bending tools

Job description

Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician – Offshore

Quality Process Services - QPS

Location: Offshore Gulf of America

Rotation: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off

Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts

Employment Type: Full-Time / Rotational

Position Summary

QPS is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician with strong pneumatic instrumentation experience to support offshore oil and gas production operations in the Gulf of America. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation, control systems, pneumatic equipment, and electrical systems critical to safe and efficient facility operations. This position requires a self-motivated technician capable of working independently offshore while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Instrumentation Duties

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair process instrumentation and control systems.
• Calibrate and test pressure, temperature, level, flow, and analytical instruments.
• Diagnose and resolve instrumentation failures and control system issues.
• Perform loop checks, commissioning, and startup support activities.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, electrical schematics, and instrument data sheets.
• Document calibration, maintenance, and repair activities.

Pneumatic Systems

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic control systems and components.
• Maintain pneumatic controllers, transmitters, positioners, regulators, relays, and associated tubing systems.
• Diagnose instrument air system issues and ensure proper operation of pneumatic control loops.
• Bend, route, and install stainless steel tubing and fittings.
• Verify proper operation of pneumatic safety and shutdown systems.

Electrical Duties

• Troubleshoot and maintain low-voltage electrical systems.
• Inspect, test, and maintain motors, motor controls, breakers, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Perform electrical terminations and wiring installations as required.
• Support maintenance of generators, production equipment, and facility electrical systems.
• Utilize electrical testing equipment including multimeters and insulation resistance testers.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company, customer, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), toolbox meetings, and safety audits.
• Maintain compliance with offshore operating procedures and environmental regulations.
• Identify and communicate equipment deficiencies and safety concerns.
• Support emergency response efforts when required.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of offshore I&E Technician experience.
• Strong experience with pneumatic instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting oil and gas production instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, and loop diagrams.
• Working knowledge of process control systems and safety shutdown systems.
• Valid driver's license.
• TWIC Card.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent will be asked to perform other duties as required. This document does not constitute or imply a contract of employment.