Senior Instrumentation Technician

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Instrumentation Technician to troubleshoot, repair, re‑commission and maintain field instrumentation for gas turbines, steam turbines, waste‑heat boilers and desalination plant auxiliaries. The role ensures efficient operation and minimises equipment downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Attend to power and desalination plant field instrumentation breakdowns and planned maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Technically assess job requirements, select tools and equipment, and order spare parts via the computerized maintenance system.
• Perform maintenance work in accordance with safety procedures and plant operational requirements.
• Report repeated breakdowns and assist in root‑cause failure analysis (RCFA) to develop optimal solutions.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to new craftsmen.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.

Required profile

• Higher secondary or diploma qualification.
• Prior experience in a power or desalination plant, familiar with maintenance and calibration of pressure, temperature, level and flow measuring devices, pneumatic & hydraulic valve actuation systems, CO₂ fire protection, and infrared gas detection systems.
• Ability to work under time and technical pressure, on shift duty and be on call for breakdowns.
• Comfortable working in hot, dirty environments and at height.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and manuals.

Required skills

• Knowledge of electrical, electronics, computer, hydraulic and pneumatic devices.
• Proficiency with maintenance tools and plant safety procedures.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for spare parts ordering and record keeping.