Reporting to the Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor Engineer, the position involves providing hands-on support to the Basrah Desalination Plant maintenance team in the upkeep of instrumentation and control equipment, working under the direct supervision of senior engineers to build the competencies required for a full Instrumentation & Control Engineer role, in accordance with the Integrated Management System, O&M manuals and terms of the O&M contract.
Key responsibilities
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Assisting in the maintenance, monitoring and upgrade of instrumentation, control equipment and electrical installations
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Assisting with the monitoring and calibration of instrumentation and control systems under supervision
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Supporting the coordination of annual, monthly, weekly and daily preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned by the Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor Engineer
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Assisting in diagnosing malfunctioning instrumentation and control systems, equipment and components using test equipment and hand tools, under the guidance of senior engineers
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Assisting with testing, dismantling and repairing equipment such as motors, valves and actuators under supervision
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Assisting with testing, repairing and maintaining wires and electrical lines for continuity
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Recording observations and raising suggestions to senior engineers on opportunities to improve instrumentation reliability and reduce failures
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Maintaining relevant records, files and technical documentation up to date
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Assisting in the preparation of instrumentation reports as requested
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Assisting with spare parts monitoring and completing issuance documents from the store
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Supporting coordination with subcontractors on specific work as directed by senior engineers
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Assisting with the use and upkeep of tools required to carry out maintenance activities
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Assisting the Instrumentation Team and senior technicians in the field when required
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Participating in the Permit to Work System as Holder
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Ensuring adherence to Company policies and procedures at all times
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Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards at all times, in line with best practice principles
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Performing any reasonable duty/instruction from Management
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Participating in compulsory standby duty and working overtime when required
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Actively pursuing on-the-job training and development toward full I&C Engineer competency
Qualifications
• As a minimum, a recognized Bachelor Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation
Experience
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in instrumentation or electrical maintenance; fresh graduates with strong academic performance and relevant internship/training exposure are encouraged to apply
• Exposure to a power plant or related field is a plus
• Experience or study in Gulf countries is a plus
Skills
The candidate must be capable of, or actively developing:
• Assisting with testing, dismantling and repairing equipment such as motors, valves and actuators
• Assisting with testing, repairing and maintaining wires and electrical lines for electrical continuity
• Learning to understand and determine causes of malfunctions under senior guidance
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions accurately
• Reading and beginning to interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings and technical diagrams
• Working in a team environment and being ready to take on new challenges
• Assisting with writing procedures, tasks and reports
• Being flexible due to the nature of the work
• Showing initiative and a willingness to progressively work with greater autonomy
• Working under pressure
• Communicating effectively within a team
• Managing time and workload effectively
The candidate should have working knowledge of:
• Written and spoken English
• Basic methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in electricity
• Basic methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in instrumentation
• Fundamentals of electrical operation of pumps / motors / valves
• Exposure to Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) is a plus
• Basic awareness of high and low voltage and lock-out best practice
• Exposure to Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is a plus
• Exposure to high-pressure operational environments is a plus
