Instrument Technician

Location: Qatar
Contract: 3-5 years
Vacancies: 2 positions

Primary Purpose of the Job Participate in construction completion checks, walkthroughs, pre-commissioning, commissioning, PSSR, start-up activities, site acceptance tests, and performance tests as directed by the Lead/Senior Commissioning Engineer and respective discipline engineers. Monitor project scope during normal operations until one month after successful performance testing. Support the Lead/Senior Commissioning Engineer in completing Operations Readiness deliverables prior to operational handover. Coordinate with discipline engineers to ensure technical and project requirements are met from construction through normal operations. Principal Accountabilities Perform construction completion checks, walkthroughs, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, instrument loop checks, functional checks, purging, inerting, hydro tests, safety checks, site acceptance tests, and performance tests. Coordinate with discipline engineers to ensure technical and project scope compliance. Conduct punch listing walkthroughs for construction and pre-commissioning systems/sub-systems. Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams during commissioning through performance testing. Witness commissioning activities for systems/equipment SATs. Participate in PSSR reviews and walkthroughs. Ensure all punch items are completed and closed prior to start-up certification. Verify completeness of PSSR, RFSU, and operational handover checklists for certificate issuance. Confirm Operations Readiness deliverables as per the readiness register. Assist in plant start-up after RFSU certification. Support site acceptance tests and stabilization after start-up. Assist in plant performance testing post-handover. Ensure all outstanding items are closed prior to final handover certification. Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience Completion of secondary education (12 years) plus 3 years of technical training. Minimum 8 years of commissioning experience in oil & gas processing and production facilities (onshore/offshore), preferably with EPC contractors. Experience in operations, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities. Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Technical knowledge with multi-discipline exposure, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in IT and analytical skills; ability to work under pressure