Job Title: Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Technician
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Shift work and site travel may be required.
About the Role:
We are seeking an I&C Technician to maintain, test, and calibrate instrumentation on process plants. The role ensures safe operation, equipment reliability, and compliance with HS&E and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Execute assigned tasks safely according to control of work procedures.
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Maintain and calibrate instruments including pressure, level, flow, temperature, vibration, and speed sensors.
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Work with hand tools, DMM, decade resistance boxes, pressure test equipment, and torque tools.
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Test and calibrate pressure, level, and flow switches, RTDs, thermocouples, transmitters, solenoids, control valves, positioners, and I/P converters.
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Work with Swagelok fittings applying correct tightening procedures.
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Perform vibration, temperature, and speed sensor checks, including gap and voltage verification.
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Troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation issues.
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Operate safely in confined spaces, at height, and in nuclear or regulated environments.
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Document work activities and maintain accurate maintenance records.
Candidate Requirements:
Basic Skills
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Proficient with hand tools and DMM.
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Experience with at least 3 of: pressure switches, level switches, flow switches, RTDs, thermocouples.
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Swagelok fitting experience (1/4” & 3/8”).
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Nuclear or high-hazard environment experience preferred.
Intermediate Skills
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Torque tool use (up to 100 Nm).
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Experience with transmitters, solenoids, and control valve instrumentation (limit switches, SOV, feedback positioners, I/P converters).
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Confined space, working at height, radiation safety awareness.
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Basic fault-finding and calibration troubleshooting.
Specialized Skills
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Excellent English (speaking, reading, writing).
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Experience with all instruments: pressure, flow, level, temperature, vibration, speed.
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Speed sensor gap setup using feeler gauges and voltage checks.
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Turbine instrumentation and digital rod control systems experience.