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Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

  • Location:

    Duhok

  • Sector:

    Oil & Gas

  • Contact:

    Omid Miri

  • Job ref:

    5274

  • Published:

    about 1 hour ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-12-18

mselect is looking to hire an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for an international oil and gas operator in Duhok, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within the oil and gas industry. Fluency in English and Kurdish is a must.

Job Objective
The Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safe and reliable operation of field equipment. This includes work on control panels, sensors, motors, generators, lighting systems, and automation components.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems
  • Troubleshoot faults in control systems, sensors, motors, and electrical circuits
  • Install, calibrate, and maintain field instruments such as pressure, temperature, and flow transmitters
  • Conduct inspections and testing of electrical panels, wiring, and safety devices
  • Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company procedures
  • Support commissioning and start-up of new equipment and systems
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and calibration data
  • Assist in shutdown and turnaround activities as required
  • Collaborate with other technicians and departments to resolve technical issues
  • Report hazards, incidents, and equipment performance concerns to supervisors
  • Financial responsibility: Responsible for the proper use of tools, materials, and spare parts. Assist in identifying material requirements and reporting inventory needs

Requirements
  • Education: Technical diploma or vocational training in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, preferably in industrial or field environments, with hands-on experience in control systems, field instruments, and electrical troubleshooting
  • Strong diagnostic and repair skills in E&I systems
  • Familiarity with PLCs, control loops, and automation systems
  • Ability to read electrical and instrumentation schematics
  • Good understanding of safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills


*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.