Instrument Technician

Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s Now, see how a role change can develop you, and us, even more. About Us: SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production in offshore oil and gas. is our promise. It means continuing to enable decarbonization and support the energy transition, while diversifying our unique capabilities to help more blue economy industries grow and thrive sustainably. Through our strategy of Advancing Our Core and Pioneering More and our values of Care, Integrity, Collaboration, and Ownership, we are sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow. Reports To Instrument Supervisor Background The Technician is responsible for executing maintenance and preservation tasks efficiently and safely to ensure the reliability and longevity of equipment. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and preservation activities, including but not limited to cleaning, housekeeping, blasting, spraying/painting, isolation and reinstatement, greasing application, and the preservation of topside items like flanges, bolts and valves. The technician is also responsible for ensuring that his supervisor is made aware of all activities according to procedure, especially when safety is an issue. The technician/operator will demonstrate exemplary safety awareness and technical competence in all aspects of maintenance and preservation work on and around the vessel. Authority The Instrument Technician is authorized to maintain Instrument assets and systems safely. Immediate Subordinates Subcontractors, Visitors, Vendor Representatives Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards 1) Dismantle and Reassemble Instrumentation Equipment 1 Identify potential sources of hazard prior to dismantling. 2 Use correct procedures and correct method of dismantling. 3 Carry out the correct isolation and disconnection procedure. 4 Identify, check and prepare components. 5 Apply appropriate tests and test equipment to ensure reassembly is correct and effective. 2) Monitor and Maintain the condition of Instrumentation Equipment. 1 Adjust instruments to meet the operating specification. 2 Adjust with minimum disruption to any ongoing activities and minimum waste of resources. 3 Monitor and record what has been carried out in work history or log. 3) Diagnose Faults in Equipment. 1 Respond promptly to problems in line with approved procedures. 2 Select appropriate tests and diagnostic procedures and apply them methodically. 3 Carry out Visual, Close and Detailed inspections on âExâ equipment. 4 Use the results of inspections to determine the appropriate actions to take. 5 Record an accurate and full description in the appropriate document history. 4) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures. 1 Unplanned discharges to the environment are identified, halted where possible, and reported according to policy, procedure and regulation. 2 Relevant PPE is used to deal with unplanned discharges using company procedures. 3 Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct procedure. 4 Environmental protection and pollution control are enforced effectively with colleagues, subordinates and subcontractors. 5) Emergency Response 1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill). 2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises. Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies Offshore - Demonstrate an Understanding of PandIdsOffshore - HandoverOffshore - Diagnosis and Fault FindingOffshore - ReportsOffshore - Computerised Maintenance Management SystemOffshore - Planning WorkOffshore - Dismantling, Repair and Reassemble EquipmentOffshore - Hazardous Area ClassificationOffshore - Safety ManagementPre-hire Qualifications and Experience Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Instrument Engineering or local equivalent. Experience desired with offshore experience preferred. Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities. Good experience of Permit to Work, Instrument/Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment. COMP ex E’X’ course preferred. Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.