Instrument and Control Technician

About the role

The Instrument and Control Technician will report to the I&C Supervisor and ensure reliable operation of all instrumentation in a desalination/RO plant. The role involves routine maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and supporting new installations or modifications.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all plant instruments.
• Troubleshoot online process monitors and analyzer instruments, analyse faults and report findings.
• Calibrate field instruments such as pH, conductivity, turbidity, temperature and pressure transmitters, pressure gauges and control valves.
• Execute new installations and modification projects, supervising subcontractor teams when required.
• Maintain accurate documentation, calibration records and tool inventories.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards and good housekeeping practices.

Required profile

• Diploma in Instrumentation & Control (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in maintenance of water‑treatment or similar continuous‑process plants.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID, instrument loop diagrams and control panel wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency in English for reading error codes, hardware guides and writing reports.

Required skills

• HART communication protocol.
• Emerson 376/476 field communicators.
• GE Fanuc PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Calibration of pH, conductivity, turbidity, temperature and pressure transmitters, pressure gauges and control valves.
• MS Office and Google Workspace.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading global water‑treatment company.
• Engagement in diverse projects ranging from routine maintenance to new plant installations.