Position description
Job title
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
Contract type
Permanent contract
Contractual hours
Full time
Job description
Maintenance know-how
Be able to complete a loop test from a transmitter / valve, SOV, limit switch, etc... to input / output of PCS / SSS.Be able to calibrate a valve positioner.Gauges & transmitters (pressure, level, temperature and flow) : be able to install, remove, calibrate, and test most common types of devices.F&G detection : check, calibrate, test most common type of Fire & Gas detectors (be able to ensure inhibits are in place).Practical skills
Know how to select and use the necessary hand tools. Properly operate, maintain and use the available set of workshop tools.Correct use and handling of tubing, compression fittings, gaskets, "O" rings, cable glands...Correct use and handling of multimeters, calibration unit, hydraulic pumps, deadweight tester, temperature bath, smart calibrator.Maintenance :
Understand preventive, corrective maintenance and maintenance plan concepts. Have a basic knowledge of the CMMS (be able to issue a notification, read, interpret and complete work orders...). Be able on a given and simple preventive work order to prepare tools, identify spare parts and adapted procedure or work instruction.
Equipment :
Understand working principle of basic instruments : level and interface level transmitters, thermocouples, manometers, vibration probes, metering devices (orifice plate, coriolis, turbine, volumetric).Have basic knowledge in pneumatics and hydraulic distribution as well as electrical engineering (SOV, timer, relay...).Understand manual and automatic valves (including PSV) principle and command (positioner...).Be familiar with all types of F&G detection (fusible loop, UV / IR, gas, smoke);Engineering :
Read and use drawings (P&ID's, ESD matrix and loop diagrams), vendor documents, name plate, datasheets. Be knowledgeable of instrument symbols.Understand regulation principles and be able to analyse them (differentiation in between cascade, split range, simple).Understand basic logic concepts (AND / OR...).Have a basic understanding of PCS, F&G, and ESD systems. Understand inhibit, alarm and trip concepts.Physics :
Understanding and use of basic laws and units of physic (temperature, pressure, volume, density; specific gravity...).
Computer :
Be able to produce a report using Word, be able to perform simple calculation with Excel. Have been introduced to internet and mails.
Profile
Theoretical knowledge Petroleum :
Have a basic understanding of facilities / process (from well to export). Be knowledgeable of hydrocarbons behavior and associated risks (explosion, asphyxia, etc.).
Working at spie
What can we offer you?
Base Salary + Other internal benefits