Instrument Technician

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About Us:
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

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 ‘Ex’ 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 PandIds

Offshore - Handover

Offshore - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

Offshore - Reports

Offshore - Computerised Maintenance Management System

Offshore - Planning Work

Offshore - Dismantling, Repair and Reassemble Equipment

Offshore - Hazardous Area Classification

Offshore - Safety Management

Pre-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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.