About this role
Job Posting: Senior Instrumentation Technician at Arion Energy Services Limited
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation Technician to support the reliability, maintenance and safe operation of process control and safety-instrumented systems.
- The successful candidate will troubleshoot complex faults, lead commissioning activities, coordinate maintenance work and mentor junior technicians.
Key Responsibilities
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Diagnose and resolve faults in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and SCADA systems.
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Perform and oversee the calibration and testing of flowmeters, pressure and temperature transmitters, and process analysers.
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Maintain the operational readiness of Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and Fire and Gas (F&G) detection systems.
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Lead instrumentation commissioning activities and support equipment testing.
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Supervise and coordinate junior technicians and third-party contractors.
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Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration certificates and equipment information using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
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Prepare and manage Permit to Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements to ensure safe maintenance activities.
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Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), loop diagrams and other technical drawings.
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Provide technical guidance and practical coaching to junior team members.
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Qualifications and Experience
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Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Instrumentation, Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
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Typically 5–8 years of hands-on experience in oil and gas instrumentation maintenance.
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Strong troubleshooting knowledge of DCS, PLC and SCADA systems.
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Proficiency in HART communicators and calibration software.
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Experience with vendor-specific control systems, such as Emerson DeltaV and Siemens PLC.
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Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical documentation.
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Relevant professional certifications, including International Society of Automation (ISA) certifications, are preferred.
Skills and Working Requirements:
- Strong technical problem-solving and team coordination skills.
- Sound knowledge of safe working practices, PTW and equipment isolation procedures.
- Ability to work in remote or offshore environments and undertake physically demanding maintenance tasks safely.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.