Instrument Technician - DCS

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About the Role

Instrument Technician

This role is field-intensive and requires strong hands-on competency with oilfield instruments and exposure to DCS/PLC environments.

Key Responsibilities

Field Instrumentation Maintenance

• Carry out daily inspection, calibration, and preventive maintenance of

  pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters

  .
• Maintain and troubleshoot

  control valves, MOVs, ESD valves, solenoid valves, gas detectors, vibration sensors, and flame detectors

  .
• Verify the health of instruments installed on

  wellheads, separators, manifolds, pipelines, flare systems, heaters

  , etc.
• Perform loop checking, signal verification, and ensure correct field-to-DCS communication.
  
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new instruments or modifications as per engineering requirements.
  

Operational Support

• Respond to field alarms, equipment failures, and instrumentation faults.
  
• Support production operators to ensure smooth and safe operations of the well pads.
  
• Coordinate with the DCS/Instrumentation Engineer for logic issues, tag discrepancies, or abnormal readings.
  
• Report deviations in process parameters that may affect production or safety.
  
• Document all field activities, calibration reports, and instrument history.
  

DCS/PLC Coordination

• Provide inputs to DCS/Instrumentation Engineer for logic corrections or field signal issues.
  
• Verify instrument readings and alarm functions displayed on the DCS.
  
• Participate in cause-and-effect testing, ESD logic verification, and loop tuning support.
  

Safety Compliance

• Follow all Oil & Gas industry safety standards (OISD norms).
  
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe handling of instruments, chemicals, and electrical systems.
  
• Participate in toolbox talks, HSE drills, and permit-to-work systems.
  
• Report unsafe conditions and help maintain a safe working environment.
  

Skills & Experience Required

Technical Competencies

• ITI / Diploma in

  Instrumentation, Electronics, or Industrial Control

  .
• Hands-on experience with field instruments used in Oil & Gas or heavy industrial plants.
  
• Practical knowledge of

  HART communicators

  , multimeters, loop calibrators, pressure calibrators, etc.
• Ability to interpret

  P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring drawings, instrument datasheets

  , and calibration sheets.
• Familiarity with DCS/PLC basics (Honeywell, DeltaV, ABB, Yokogawa, Siemens etc.).
  
• Basic knowledge of communication protocols (HART / Modbus / 420 mA).
  

Behavioral Attributes

• Strong troubleshooting ability and logical thinking.
  
• Good teamwork and coordination skills.
  
• Willingness to work in remote field conditions.
  
• Safety-conscious with disciplined work habits.
  

Preferred Experience

• 2–12 years of experience in

  instrumentation maintenance

  in Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Power Plants, or Heavy Industries.
• Experience with well pad operations or production facilities will be an advantage.