Instrumentation Commissioning Technician
Wood PLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for an Instrument & Control (I&C) Commissioning Technician with offshore upstream Oil and Gas commissioning experience. The location for this position will be the Gulf of Mexico (GOM)

** US Only- Authorization to work permanently in the US without sponsorship required.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: This is a specialized working level for the instrumentation and controls commissioning and maintenance function. Incumbents perform the full range of instrumentation technician duties to satisfactorily complete the commissioning of instrumentation/ fire & gas equipment.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB: Keen safety awareness and advocacy; under general supervision, to perform a variety of commissioning, troubleshooting and repairing of all instrumentation. This will include calibration of input sensors such as flow meters, level transducers, pressure transducers, fire & gas equipment, data logging and other monitoring equipment. To demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies and work methods associated with assigned duties to commission and maintain instrumentation equipment and to perform other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

CRITICAL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Be responsible for understanding and executing Woods's Safety Policies and Procedures throughout all phases of the project. Personal safety awareness and team safety awareness are necessary.

RESPONSABILITIES:

• Inspect, commission, maintain and troubleshoot control instrumentation and fire & gas equipment.
• Perform highly skilled commissioning, testing, maintenance and repair on control, metering and recording instruments, control apparatus, data logging and display equipment, communications/ telemetering systems and Fire & Gas equipment.
• Perform commissioning duties on, control circuits, level control devices, flow control devices, temperature control devices and pressure control devices.
• Install, calibrate, commission, troubleshoot and repair of input sensors such as flow meters, level transducers, pressure transducers, fire & gas equipment and other monitoring equipment.
• Support the execution of commissioning procedures for assigned electrical tasks.
• Acceptance of Mechanically Complete Sub system packages from Construction
• Punch List management and responsibility of offered Sub systems / Systems.
• Complete all relevant project documentation including knowledge of completion systems.
• Read, interpret and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Maintain and repair of low, medium and high voltage switchgear.
• Install and maintain cathodic protection, corrosion control and associated equipment.
• Commission lighting systems and associated control systems.
• Inspect and set safety switches.
• Maintain records and prepare regular and special reports on electrical and electronic systems.
• Analyze work problems and make corrections when will facilitate the completion of system assignments.
• Maintain equipment records and parts inventory.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
• Establish positive working relationships with immediate supervision and personnel from other departments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written. Be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Read, understand and follow Permit to Work procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate should be a motivated self-starter with complex problem-solving ability. Excellent communication skills and team-oriented personality required to interface with Construction and Operations Teams. A detailed working knowledge of midstream oil and gas processing facilities is required including:

• Instrument/Electrical theory, work methods, tools and testing equipment used in the commissioning of Oil/Gas Facilities.
• Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), telephone, telemetry equipment.
• Fire & Gas equipment
• Valve Positioners
• DC Power Systems
• Analog and Discrete Signals
• Pneumatic Systems
• Hart Protocol
• Proficient in Control Logic Schemes
• Experience with various PLC, DCS, and Fire & Gas control systems
• PLC logic controls
• Process Automation
• Report writing and records maintenance.
• Permit to work System
• Cause and Effect logic relationships of equipment
• Report writing and records maintenance.
• Permit to work System
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Proven background, a combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typically, 5 years of responsible experience in commissioning a variety of instrumentation and automation systems common to Oil/ Gas or Petrochemical Industry. Preferably with offshore deepwater experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Relevant Instrumentation Technician certificates are required and/or Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline.

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