Instrumentation Maintenance Specialist M/F at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on FPSO instrumentation including: Pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters
• Process and utilities instrumentation
• Fiscal and allocation metering instrumentation
• Analytical systems (GCs, water cut, BS&W, H₂S, O₂, moisture, pH/conductivity)
• Maintain and troubleshoot control valves and final control elements (pneumatic, hydraulic, electric actuators, ESD valves, MOVs interface instrumentation).
• Diagnose and resolve control loop issues from field device through I/O, PLC/DCS, to final element.
• Support FPSO-specific systems such as: Cargo, offloading, and marine systems instrumentation, Utilities (power generation, water treatment, air, nitrogen)
• Turbine and compressor package instrumentation
• Tank gauging and custody transfer support systems
• Execute and document work in the CMMS (SAP), maintaining accurate history and technical feedback.

Control & Safety-Critical Systems

• Maintain and test Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) including: ESD (Process, Marine & Utilities), Fire & Gas detection systems
• Conduct Safety Integrity Level proof testing, functional testing, loop checks, and cause‑and‑effect verification in line with site procedures.
• Support DCS/PLC systems through I/O checks, signal verification, field interface troubleshooting, and commissioning support.
• Participate in MoC, FAT, SAT, startup, shutdown, and FPSO life‑of‑field modifications.

Mentoring, Coaching & Training (Core Expectation)

• Act as a technical mentor for offshore instrumentation technicians, providing hands‑on coaching, job guidance, and technical leadership.
• Support competence assurance programs by identifying skill gaps
• Coaching technicians through task-based assessments
• Verifying work quality and safe execution
• Deliver on-the-job training in:
• Calibration techniques and best practices
• Control valve maintenance and diagnostics
• Analyzer maintenance and sample systems
• SIS and Fire & Gas testing procedures

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of FPSO instrumentation and control systems.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capability under offshore operational constraints.
• Working knowledge of DCS/PLC systems, field communication protocols (4-20 mA, HART, Fieldbus, Modbus).
• Experience maintaining SIS, Fire & Gas, and ESD systems.
• Proficient with calibration and diagnostic tools and valve diagnostic equipment.

Coaching & Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to mentor and develop technicians in a live production environment.
• Clear communicator, able to explain complex concepts practically and safely.
• Leads by example in safety, work quality, and professional conduct.
• Committed to knowledge transfer and sustaining offshore competence.

Behavioral Competencies

• Safety‑first mindset and strong risk awareness.
• Calm, methodical problem-solving under pressure.
• Team-oriented, able to work effectively with Operations, Marine, Electrical, and Engineering teams.