About the Role
Intech Automation & Intelligence is seeking a skilled Instrument & Analyzer Technician to join its Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Field Services team in Al Khobar, Eastern Saudi Arabia. This role supports key industries including Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, and Utilities, contributing to the deployment and maintenance of advanced solutions for resident, on-call, and remote O&M services. The position is integral to transformative projects that utilize advanced technologies to streamline industrial processes and uphold Intech's commitment to product delivery excellence and operational reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of process analyzers.
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on specific analytical instruments, including Gas Chromatographs, Emerson Micro Motion Coriolis meters, Fork Density meters, and GE Ultrasonic Flow Meters.
- Conduct preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance of instrumentation and analyzer systems.
- Execute remedial maintenance and respond to call-outs for urgent repairs and troubleshooting.
- Ensure all instrumentation and analyzer activities adhere to industry standards and safety protocols.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in preventive maintenance, remedial maintenance, and call-out services within the Oil & Gas sector.
- A minimum Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Electronics.
- A preferred 2-year apprenticeship in instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of various process control instruments, including pressure, temperature, level, and flow sensors.
- Experience with analytical instruments such as gas chromatographs, Emerson/GE density analyzers, and other process analyzers.
- Proficiency in calibrating and maintaining instruments according to industry standards.
- Expertise in diagnosing faults in sensors, transmitters, and analyzers, and replacing defective components.
- Capability to perform loop checking to ensure proper communication between field instruments and control systems.
- Familiarity with PLC/DCS & SCADA systems, including control logic, signal transmission, and communication protocols like HART, Modbus, and Profibus.
- Experience working with gas detection systems for hazardous environments.
- A basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics within instrumentation systems.
- Knowledge of safety and hazardous area equipment, including explosion-proof, intrinsically safe designs, and hazardous area classifications.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation, such as P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and technical manuals.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills for quick and efficient troubleshooting of instrument failures.
- A high level of attention to detail to ensure precise calibration and installation.
- Effective communication skills for coordinating with engineers, operators, and management.
- Strong time management skills to effectively manage multiple tasks.
- A collaborative teamwork ethic, working effectively with maintenance and operations teams.
Required Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Remedial Maintenance
- Call Outs
- Instrumentation Knowledge (pressure, temperature, level, flow sensors)
- Analytical Instruments (Gas Chromatographs, Density Analyzers, etc.)
- Calibration & Maintenance
- Troubleshooting & Repair
- Loop Checking
- PLC/DCS & SCADA Systems
- Gas Detection Systems
- Pneumatics & Hydraulics
- Safety & Hazardous Area Equipment
- Technical Drawings & Documentation Interpretation
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Time Management
- Teamwork
Work Environment and Additional Information
This is a full-time position for an Instrument & Analyzer Technician based in Al Khobar, Eastern Saudi Arabia. Intech Automation & Intelligence is a globally recognized industrial automation and digitalization technology company with nearly 30 years of experience partnering with major oil and gas organizations. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
