Technician, Instrument & Control
Ghobash Group is hiring a Technician, Instrument & Control in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Level rates it ; you can apply on Ghobash Group.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Dcs, PLC and Esd among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
- Ghobash Group has 154 other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past two weeks.
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Install, calibrate, test, and maintain industrial instrumentation and control systems in the oil and gas sector.
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Juman Energy Group.
For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services
- Install field instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, gauges, switches, analyzers, control valves, and flow and temperature elements in accordance with P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, and installation standards.
- Lay, route, and terminate instrument and multicore cables; install junction boxes, cable trays, glands, and supports.
- Fabricate, install, and pressure-test impulse lines, tubing, and fittings.
- Check installation quality during construction and report deviations, material shortages, or punch-list items to the supervisor.
- Calibrate and bench-test instruments using approved, certified equipment and record results on calibration certificates.
- Perform continuity checks, point-to-point testing, and loop checks from field device to control room across DCS, PLC, ESD, and Fire & Gas systems.
- Carry out stroke testing, positioner setup, and tuning support for control valves and actuators.
- Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, plant start-up, and performance testing until systems are accepted by the client.
- Assist with Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) and simulate process conditions where required.
- Diagnose and rectify faults in instruments, control loops, and associated electrical and pneumatic components.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance in line with the approved maintenance plan.
- Support shutdowns, turnarounds, and plant modifications, replacing or upgrading instruments while maintaining system integrity.
- Work strictly within the Permit-to-Work system and follow lock-out/tag-out, confined space, work-at-height, and hot work procedures.
- Ensure installation and maintenance in hazardous areas comply with area classification and applicable standards (e.g., ATEX/IECEx, API RP 500/505, NEC/NFPA 70).
- Participate in toolbox talks, job safety analyses, and risk assessments; report incidents and near misses promptly and stop work when conditions are unsafe.
- Complete inspection and test plans (ITPs), checksheets, calibration records, and loop test dossiers accurately and on time.
- Mark up as-built drawings and support preparation of the handover/turnover documentation package.
- Maintain tools, test equipment, calibration due dates, and spare parts records.
- Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, piping, and commissioning teams to resolve interface issues.
- Diploma or certificate in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or Control Engineering, or an equivalent recognized trade qualification.
- 4 - 8 years of experience as an I&C technician, including at least 2-3 years on oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical projects.
- Proven hands-on experience in loop checking, calibration, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
- Experience in both construction and commissioning phases is an advantage.
- Willingness to work in remote locations as required.
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
- Ability perform manual work.
- Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
- Effective communication skills.
How we rate this
Technician, Instrument & Control at Ghobash Group rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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- Tell me about a project where instrumentation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where calibration was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where troubleshooting was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where commissioning was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Dcs in your day-to-day work.
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