Job Description - Assistant I&C Technician

Job Title

Assistant I&C Technician

Location: Abu Dhabi

Experience Required: 2-5 Years

Industry: Power Plant / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Refinery

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Instrumentation & Control Technician to support our maintenance,

commissioning, and troubleshooting activities. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in the

power generation or oil and gas sector and will be responsible for assisting in the calibration, installation, and testing of

field instruments and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in installation, calibration, and maintenance of field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level).

- Support loop checking and function testing of instruments, transmitters, and control valves.

- Assist in commissioning activities, including instrument testing and fault rectification.

- Perform cable glanding, termination, and continuity checks.

- Assist in control valve calibration (pneumatic, smart positioners - Fisher, Flowserve, etc.).

- Support troubleshooting activities on instruments such as RTDs, thermocouples, gauges, switches.

- Read and interpret P&ID, ILD, hook-up drawings, and wiring diagrams.

- Follow site safety and work permit procedures during all activities.

- Document maintenance and test results in a timely and accurate manner.

Key Skills

- Working knowledge of DCS systems, control panels, and HART communicators.

- Familiarity with tools like Emerson 475 communicator, Fluke multimeter, pressure calibrators.

- Ability to understand and follow technical documentation and drawings.

- Basic understanding of fire & gas systems and safety instrumentation (preferred).

- Good teamwork, communication, and willingness to learn advanced technical tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

- Diploma in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or equivalent.

- Experience in shutdown, maintenance, or commissioning environments in:

- Power Plants

- Oil & Gas Facilities

- Refineries

- Petrochemical Plants

- Valid BOSIET (preferred, not mandatory).

Working Conditions

- Field-based role, often in high-temperature and industrial environments.

- May require shift work, extended hours during shutdowns or commissioning phases.

- Strict adherence to HSE standards is mandatory.