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Job Title: Senior Instrumentation Technician
Location: Lagos
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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 ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and resolve faults in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and SCADA systems.
Perform and oversee the calibration and testing of flowmeters, pressure and temperature transmitters, and process analysers.
Maintain the operational readiness of Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and Fire and Gas (F&G) detection systems.
Lead instrumentation commissioning activities and support equipment testing.
Supervise and coordinate junior technicians and third-party contractors.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration certificates and equipment information using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Prepare and manage Permit to Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements to ensure safe maintenance activities.
Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), loop diagrams and other technical drawings.
Provide technical guidance and practical coaching to junior team members.
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Instrumentation, Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
Typically 5–8 years of hands-on experience in oil and gas instrumentation maintenance.
Strong troubleshooting knowledge of DCS, PLC and SCADA systems.
Proficiency in HART communicators and calibration software.
Experience with vendor-specific control systems, such as Emerson DeltaV and Siemens PLC.
Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical documentation.
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 DateNot Specified.
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