Instrumentation Maintenance Specialist at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

Key Responsibilities:

Instrumentation Maintenance - FPSO Scope

• 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
• Promote consistency and quality by:Reviewing completed work and documentation
• Reinforcing standards, procedures, and good engineering practice
• Capture and share lessons learned, recurring failure modes, and best practices to improve team capability and reduce repeat failures.

Key Competencies

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Diploma/HND/B.Sc. in Instrumentation & Control, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, or related discipline.

Experience:

• 7-10+ years experience in instrumentation maintenance within oil & gas or similar process industries.
• Demonstrated FPSO or offshore production facility experience.
• Proven experience mentoring or training technicians offshore.
• Certifications (Mandatory / Preferred):
• CompEx or IECEx certification
• Offshore survival and medical certification (BOSIET/FOET or equivalent)
• Functional Safety (IEC 61511 / TÜV - preferred)
• OEM training (Emerson, ABB, Siemens, Yokogawa, Honeywell, Endress+Hauser)