Instrument Technician

Reports To

• Instrument Supervisor

Background

• The Technician is responsible for executing maintenance and preservation tasks efficiently and safely to ensure the reliability and longevity of equipment. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and preservation activities, including but not limited to cleaning, housekeeping, blasting, spraying/painting, isolation and reinstatement, greasing application, and the preservation of topside items like flanges, bolts and valves.
• The technician is also responsible for ensuring that his supervisor is made aware of all activities according to procedure, especially when safety is an issue.
• The technician/operator will demonstrate exemplary safety awareness and technical competence in all aspects of maintenance and preservation work on and around the vessel.

Authority

• The Instrument Technician is authorized to maintain Instrument assets and systems safely.

Immediate Subordinates

• Subcontractors, Visitors, Vendor Representatives

Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards

• 1) Dismantle and Reassemble Instrumentation Equipment
• 1
• Identify potential sources of hazard prior to dismantling.
• 2
• Use correct procedures and correct method of dismantling.
• 3
• Carry out the correct isolation and disconnection procedure.
• 4
• Identify, check and prepare components.
• 5
• Apply appropriate tests and test equipment to ensure reassembly is correct and effective.
• 2) Monitor and Maintain the condition of Instrumentation Equipment.
• 1
• Adjust instruments to meet the operating specification.
• 2
• Adjust with minimum disruption to any ongoing activities and minimum waste of resources.
• 3
• Monitor and record what has been carried out in work history or log.
• 3) Diagnose Faults in Equipment.
• 1
• Respond promptly to problems in line with approved procedures.
• 2
• Select appropriate tests and diagnostic procedures and apply them methodically.
• 3
• Carry out Visual, Close and Detailed inspections on ‘Ex’ equipment.
• 4
• Use the results of inspections to determine the appropriate actions to take.
• 5
• Record an accurate and full description in the appropriate document history.
• 4) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures.
• 1
• Unplanned discharges to the environment are identified, halted where possible, and reported according to policy, procedure and regulation.
• 2
• Relevant PPE is used to deal with unplanned discharges using company procedures.
• 3
• Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct procedure.
• 4
• Environmental protection and pollution control are enforced effectively with colleagues, subordinates and subcontractors.
• 5) Emergency Response
• 1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill).
• 2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.

Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies

Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Instrument Engineering or local equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience desired with offshore experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities.
• Good experience of Permit to Work, Instrument/Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment.
• COMP ex E’X’ course preferred.
• Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.