Instrument Technician

MEET-KSA-Dhahran

**Job Description and Qualifications**

**SUMMARY**

Assist Lead Instrument technician to Inspect, calibrate, service, test, commission, install/remove, fault find and repair a range of control and instrumentation equipment.

**ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES**
- Preparation for inspection and testing by Interpretation and compilation of all engineering documents including datasheets, P & IDs, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Loop Drawings, etc.
- Inspection of Instrumentation installation and cabling prior to acceptance from construction.
- Hands on testing of all types of Field instrumentation including Temperature, Flow, Level and Pressure Transmitters.
- Hands on testing of all types of Fire and Gas detectors and panels including setting up of open path flammable gas detectors.
- Pre-Commission/Commission Instruments, Process Control and Shutdown Systems including Safety Systems and PLC systems both in field and on mechanical package units and Stand-Alone units (MAC, SWAS System)
- Ensure that the instrument and control content of the dossiers is accurate and complete before they are accepted from construction and before they are submitted to operations department.

**TECHNICAL**
- Must have worked and executed Industrial Gas upstream projects and experience to include minimum of 8 years testing and commissioning.
- Strong general technical/engineering trade skills and knowledge of good engineering practices in instrumentation and measurement and use of standard tools and test equipment.
- Interpretation of engineering documents including datasheets, P & IDs, cable block diagrams, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Loop and termination diagrams, Functional logic and I/O lists etc.
- Familiarity with Industrial gas safety practices, Permit systems, toolbox briefs.
- Familiar with the concept of Commissioning Systems, Siemens DCS, PLC and Hart Communicators.

**GENERAL**
- Flexible on work locations and willingness to work outside discipline when required.
- Ability to interface with multi-discipline company and contractor engineering personnel, fabrication, installation, hook up and commissioning teams.
- Cultural awareness and the ability to work with individuals from different nationalities

**DUTIES**
- Inspection and Calibration of instruments prior to installation.
- Control and Instrument system inspection and punch listing prior to acceptance from construction.
- Control panels, instruments and cable installation checks and testing (Continuity, insulation resistance etc.).
- Pressure test of impulse tubing, flushing of remote-control valves, hydraulic tubing etc.
- Experience in Master calibration instruments.
- Full energized loop checks from input device to output device.
- Function check of control loops from PLS, DCS, SIS & ESD systems.
- Fire & Gas Loop device loop checks.
- Cause & Effect / Integration testing to all ESD / DCS / SIS / F&G devices.
- Assist with raising of PTW, JSA, toolbox briefs etc.
- Assist in set up of systems for dynamic commissioning by de-isolations, normalizing of controls, temporary overrides reset of trips.
- Take operational readings and tuning of controls during dynamic commissioning
- Strip, and overhaul of instruments, control valves and re-instatements etc.
- Preservation of equipment under the control of commissioning group.
- Complete ITR check sheets and punch lists and enter in Project closure Software’s example PCA, GO Completion.
- Assist in preparation of handover documentation, dossiers, redline mark ups etc.

**DISCLAIMER**
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**AIR PRODUCTS VALUES**
- All Air Products divisions are committed to the effective use of the AP Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

**QUALITY**
- Quality encompasses all aspects of AP’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

**Req No.**
- 44863BR

**Employment Status**
- Full Time

**Organization**
- Global Engrg Mfg Technology & Equipment

**Business Sector / Division**
- GEMTE MEET

**Region**
- Middle East, Egypt, Turkey (MEET)

**Country**
- Saudi Arabia