Senior Instrument Technician (Offshore Oil & Gas LNG)

Powering the Future of LNG Through World-Class Offshore Talent Oil & Gas company Middle East-Qatar is inviting experienced offshore professionals to be part of a large-scale Offshore Compression Project. This project requires a wide range of technical, operational, engineering, and support roles to ensure safe, efficient, and world-class offshore operations. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the most prestigious LNG offshore developments globally.

Job Category: Offshore – Oil Gas production

Country Location: Middle East Qatar

Contract Scheme: Direct hire employment

Duty Cycle: 28 days on – 28 days off

Nationality: Applicable for: Indonesian, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar and South Africa Countries.

Job Description: Senior Instrument Technician (Offshore Oil & Gas LNG)

Position Overview

The Senior Instrument Technician is responsible for maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems critical to offshore oil, gas, and LNG production facilities. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of process equipment in compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Instrumentation Maintenance: Inspect, calibrate, and repair field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters, analyzers).
• Control Systems Support: Maintain and troubleshoot DCS, PLC, SCADA, and ESD systems.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance and respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Testing & Calibration: Perform loop checks, functional tests, and calibration of instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to HSE standards, offshore safety protocols, and company procedures.
• Documentation: Maintain records of calibration, maintenance activities, and equipment history.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior technicians, coordinate with operations and engineering teams, and support shutdown/startup activities.
• Emergency Response: Assist in troubleshooting and restoring critical systems during plant upsets or emergencies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Diploma or degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control Engineering.
• Experience: 7+ years in offshore oil & gas or LNG production, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong expertise in instrumentation, control systems, and field devices.
• Certifications: Offshore survival training (BOSIET/T-BOSIET), HUET, H2S awareness, and relevant vendor certifications.
• Skills: Analytical troubleshooting, team leadership, communication, and adherence to safety standards.

Working Conditions

• Offshore rotational schedule 28/28.
• Exposure to challenging weather and remote environments.
• Strict compliance with offshore safety and emergency protocols.