Instrument Technician

About the role

KBR is looking for an Instrument Technician in Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia, who ensures instrument assets remain reliable and available so that process units can keep operating. The role leads, supervises and coordinates the maintenance team for instruments, equipment and facilities, and acts as the focal point for daily maintenance execution. Only Saudi nationals will be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the maintenance technician team, focusing on compliance with the preventive maintenance plan and efficient breakdown maintenance of instrument systems, equipment and facilities.
• Execute monthly and weekly maintenance plans, control progress and submit regular progress reports.
• Provide onsite maintenance and repairs on instruments such as generators, transformers and motors, following standards, specifications, safety procedures, manufacturer recommendations and contract terms.
• Follow up on maintenance progress, keep records of daily work against planned programmes and prepare work completion reports.
• Assist in engineering modifications and enhancements to instrument equipment by recommending improvements to suitability and serviceability.
• Maintain a proactive safety attitude and behaviour.

Required profile

• Saudi nationality (mandatory).
• Minimum 7 years' experience in oil and gas maintenance with a diploma.
• Proven leadership skills in large organisations, maturity of judgment under pressure and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, flexibility to travel internationally and to live in KSA.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of maintaining and repairing instrument systems, and of instrument equipment design, installation and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electro-hydraulic systems.
• Good knowledge of standards, procedures and regulations for health, safety and environmental protection.
• Oral and written English.