I&C Technician

Job Summary

The Instrument Technician works under the direction of the Instrumentation Supervisor/Engineer to execute Preventive, Corrective, and Condition-Based Maintenance activities. The role includes participation in annual outages, equipment overhauls, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and maintenance procedures within the plant.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Ensure all duties are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with NOMAC safety rules and regulations.
2. Carry out all plant maintenance activities safely and within defined timelines, strictly following applicable maintenance procedures and work instructions. Ensure proper documentation of maintenance history for all equipment.
3. Coordinate with the Instrumentation Supervisor/Engineer for required spare parts and consumables, and update the status of spare availability.
4. Ensure proper equipment isolation before starting maintenance, in coordination with the Supervisor and local operators.
5. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform maintenance on equipment within assigned responsibility. Must have strong knowledge of control and logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings.
6. Install, adjust, inspect, service, and repair various instruments and equipment such as PLCs, DCS, and systems used in power and desalination plants.
7. Carry out all necessary preparations for instrumentation maintenance activities in assigned areas.
8. Demonstrate working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
9. Maintain housekeeping standards (5S) in the work area.
10. Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors or management.

Job Specifications

Educational Requirements

• Desired: Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
  OR
  Minimum 6 years of experience as a Skilled Instrumentation Labor in NOMAC plants
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 4 years in a similar position
  OR
  Minimum 6 years as Skilled Instrumentation Labor in NOMAC plants
• Preferable: Extensive experience in any of the following plant types:
  • Conventional Power Plants
  • Combined Cycle
  • Cogeneration
  • Desalination Plants (RO, MSF, MED, etc.)
  • Renewable Energy Plants (Solar, Wind, etc.)

Required Skills

1. Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management System principles.
2. Ability to work independently and within a team, demonstrating accountability and efficiency.
3. Willingness to work in non-ideal conditions including confined spaces, heights, and areas involving chemicals.
4. Strong understanding and compliance with safety practices related to:
   • Respiratory protection
   • Elevated work platforms
   • Fall protection
   • Hazardous energy control (Lockout/Tag-out)
   • Fire protection systems
   • Electrical safety
   • Confined space entry
   • PPE standards
5. Knowledge of waste identification, classification, and disposal methods.
6. Awareness of health and environmental impacts of chemicals used in the plant.
7. Familiarity with firefighting equipment and first-aid measures.
8. Basic understanding of power and water plant operations.
9. Basic computer literacy.

Desired Certifications / Training

• Knowledge or awareness of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards.

Work Conditions

• Must be willing and able to work in remote plant locations.

Job Summary

The Instrument Technician works under the direction of the Instrumentation Supervisor/Engineer to execute Preventive, Corrective, and Condition-Based Maintenance activities. The role includes participation in annual outages, equipment overhauls, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and maintenance procedures within the plant.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Ensure all duties are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with NOMAC safety rules and regulations.
2. Carry out all plant maintenance activities safely and within defined timelines, strictly following applicable maintenance procedures and work instructions. Ensure proper documentation of maintenance history for all equipment.
3. Coordinate with the Instrumentation Supervisor/Engineer for required spare parts and consumables, and update the status of spare availability.
4. Ensure proper equipment isolation before starting maintenance, in coordination with the Supervisor and local operators.
5. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform maintenance on equipment within assigned responsibility. Must have strong knowledge of control and logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings.
6. Install, adjust, inspect, service, and repair various instruments and equipment such as PLCs, DCS, and systems used in power and desalination plants.
7. Carry out all necessary preparations for instrumentation maintenance activities in assigned areas.
8. Demonstrate working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
9. Maintain housekeeping standards (5S) in the work area.
10. Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors or management.

Job Specifications

Educational Requirements

• Desired: Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
  OR
  Minimum 6 years of experience as a Skilled Instrumentation Labor in NOMAC plants
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 4 years in a similar position
  OR
  Minimum 6 years as Skilled Instrumentation Labor in NOMAC plants
• Preferable: Extensive experience in any of the following plant types:
  • Conventional Power Plants
  • Combined Cycle
  • Cogeneration
  • Desalination Plants (RO, MSF, MED, etc.)
  • Renewable Energy Plants (Solar, Wind, etc.)

Required Skills

1. Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management System principles.
2. Ability to work independently and within a team, demonstrating accountability and efficiency.
3. Willingness to work in non-ideal conditions including confined spaces, heights, and areas involving chemicals.
4. Strong understanding and compliance with safety practices related to:
   • Respiratory protection
   • Elevated work platforms
   • Fall protection
   • Hazardous energy control (Lockout/Tag-out)
   • Fire protection systems
   • Electrical safety
   • Confined space entry
   • PPE standards
5. Knowledge of waste identification, classification, and disposal methods.
6. Awareness of health and environmental impacts of chemicals used in the plant.
7. Familiarity with firefighting equipment and first-aid measures.
8. Basic understanding of power and water plant operations.
9. Basic computer literacy.

Desired Certifications / Training

• Knowledge or awareness of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards.

Work Conditions

• Must be willing and able to work in remote plant locations.