Swan Global

Instrumentation Technician

Swan Global  •  Doha, QA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Instrumentation Technician - Offshore Shutdown Project

Location: Qatar (North Field, Ras Laffan, Halul Island)
Project Type: Oil & Gas Shutdown/Turnaround
Employment: Contract (3-6 months, extendable)
Rotation: 6 weeks ON / 6 weeks OFF

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems during offshore shutdown projects, ensuring safe and efficient operations in hazardous environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Shutdown Execution:
  • Perform maintenance, testing, and calibration of:
    • Process instruments (pressure/temperature/flow transmitters)
    • Control valves, shutdown valves (SDVs), and actuators
    • Fire & gas detection systems
    • DCS/PLC interfaces
  • Replace faulty instruments and conduct loop checks

  • HSE Compliance:
    • Follow QatarEnergy (QP) safety procedures for hazardous area work
    • Implement proper isolations (LOTO) for instrument maintenance
    • Participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings

  • Troubleshooting & Repairs:
    • Diagnose and repair instrument faults in control systems
    • Conduct 4-20mA loop testing and signal verification
    • Interface with electrical teams for integrated systems

  • Documentation:
    • Maintain calibration records and certification documents
    • Update instrument databases and as-built drawings
    • Complete work orders in CMMS (SAP, Maximo)

  • Commissioning Support:
    • Assist in pre-commissioning and functional testing
    • Participate in control system start-ups after shutdown

    Qualifications & Requirements:

    • Education: Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent
    • Certifications:
      • COMPEX (Ex01-Ex04) for hazardous areas (mandatory)
      • BOSIET/HUET with CA-EBS (offshore survival)
      • OPITO H2S/BA certification
    • Experience:
      • Minimum 5 years in oil & gas instrumentation
      • 3+ years offshore experience, preferably in shutdown projects
      • Familiarity with QP, Shell, or TotalEnergies standards
    • Technical Skills:
      • Proficiency with calibration equipment (Fluke, Druck)
      • Knowledge of Foundation Fieldbus, HART protocols
      • Ability to interpret P&IDs and loop diagrams

    Market Wage in Qatar (2025):

    • Daily Rate: $275/day
      • Junior Technicians: $275/day
      • Senior Technicians (COMPEX certified): $350/day
    • Additional Benefits:
      • Flight tickets (home country-Qatar)
      • Offshore medical insurance
    Swan Global

    About Swan Global

    SwanGlobal values relationships. We understand that humans organising themselves for goals larger than themselves is at the heart of the progress of civilization. For this end, we are here to facilitate organisations and individuals coming together.

    We do this by taking out the mundane admin-intensive work that comes with human-resource management. This allows our clients to focus on strategic initiatives, and let’s our candidates focus on honing their skills.

    Servicing global clients in the world's largest sectors. Headquartered out of the prime district of Doha, we are one of Qatar’s fastest growing staffing & recruitment companies. Since 2014, we have equipped over 240 companies with over a 250,000 staff, clocking over 24 million person-hours of work. The SwanGlobal team ensures staff onboarding of suitable candidates within 04-06 weeks.

    We have a large roster of blue, grey and white collared workers specialised work, ranging from engineering-led heavy industries to soft skills interaction-based verticals across the country.

    We are proud to say that almost every construction company in Qatar has Swan staff building their business. As we grow roots in a wider business ecosystem we have staffers, on our payroll, in Oil & Gas, Retail, Hospitality, Event Staffing and many more.

    The Swan Global team ensures staff onboarding of suitable candidates within 04-06 weeks.

    We have a large roster of blue, grey and white collared workers specialised work, ranging from engineering-led heavy industries to soft skills interaction-based verticals across the country.

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    Industry
    HR & Recruiting
    Company Size
    51-200 employees
    Headquarters
    Doha, QA
    Year Founded
    2014
    Website
    swan.qa
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