Instrumentation Technician – Maintenance (Based in UAE)

About the role

The company is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to support field instrumentation on gas turbines, steam turbines, waste‑heat boilers and a desalination plant. The role is based in the UAE and involves troubleshooting, repairing, re‑commissioning and maintaining instrumentation to maximise plant availability.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and perform planned maintenance on power and desalination plant instrumentation.
• Assess job requirements, select tools and equipment, and use the computerized maintenance system to order spare parts.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety procedures and plant operational standards.
• Report recurring failures and assist in root‑cause failure analysis (RCFA) to develop optimal solutions.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to new craftsmen to develop their maintenance skills.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronics, computer, hydraulic and pneumatic devices.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems.