Sr. / Engineer Operations.
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Job title
Technician Instrument
Grade
Stream
OQEP
Function
Operated Assets – operations - B60 Field Operation – Maintenance
Location
Oman – B60
Budget control
*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
Reporting to
TL B60 Maintenance
Direct reports
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Job purpose
The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Accountable for availability of Instrumentations, Analyzers and Controls systems, UPS/BC and communication system of the area
- Ensure application of best work practices in execution of Instrumentations maintenance jobs.
- Responsible for Instrumentations side of project implementation in SF B-60 facilities.
- Implements the Preventive Maintenance (PM) plan within his section and execution along with work backlogs
- Prepares procurement plan for his section.
- Responsible for preparing the LLF of instruments and its implementations
- Participate in Management of Change (MOC) committee review meetings.
- Ensure Instrument equipment maintenance history & reports are updated in SAP (CMMS)
- Identify the critical issues, repetitive failure of Instrument equipment, done and the RCA Recommendations implemented for the area
- Monitors staff attendance, attitude and implements discipline within the section.
- Prepare annual leave plans
- Directs, supervises and controls all work for instruments maintenance and calibration.
- Receives and analyses periodic reports on instruments maintenance and scheduled turnarounds and determines the best course of action for increasing the Section’s efficiency.
- Provides full technical & manpower support during plants’ shutdown.
- Determines long term instrument maintenance policy and oversees detailed planning of maintenance activities and programs.
- Reviews policies of warehouse materials/spare parts and determines strategy of their handling and procurement and ensures availability.
- Coordinates efforts within the Section to develop guidelines, specifications, best practices and procedures for maintenance of pressure, level, flow, temperature, vibration and pH instruments.
- Maintains technical expertise in functional areas of process instrumentation.
Key Interactions
Internal: Field Operators, Shift Team Leader, Panel Operators, Maintenance Coordinator, Process Trainer, Technical Services Department, Sr. / Engineer Operations.
External: Ministries, Civil Defense, ROP and Neighboring Companies
Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
Education requirements
- Minimum Qualifications Diploma i in Instrumentation Engineering or similar
Language requirements
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required), Arabic - Native (desirable)
Background and experience
Competencies and skills
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2+ years of relevant experience
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Relevant experience in similar role (Oil & Gas)
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Knowledge of maintenance processes for Gas Network operations:
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Knowledge of instrument control loops.
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Familiar with Systems, Applications and Products in data processing (SAP).
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Experience on Local control station/ Plant interface bus and DCS.
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Good knowledge of modern maintenance technologies & maintenance Planning and execution of Instrumentation Equipment’s, Analysers, Calibrations, control systems, ESDs Experience and knowledge in project planning, cost control, contract development, installation, trouble shooting, and start-up.
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Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
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Good experience in handling Maintenance Contracts and shutdown related jobs.
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Knowledge of:
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Expertise in SAP- PM
- Process Equipment Life-Cycle Management
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Good knowledge in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE plans.
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Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports
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Knowledgeable in HSE plans related to maintenance activities.
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Understanding of Process (P&IDs / PFDs) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
Soft:
- Verbal and writing reporting skills-effective Communication
- Demonstrated leadership impact to deliver improved and sustained performance
- Able to build relationships within department staff and contractors with a focus on collaboration.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified and critical environment.
Technical:
- Through use of facts
- Troubleshooting and result oriented
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Project Management
- Developing and Modifying Technical Procedures
- Ability to align the requirements of operations and maintenance
- Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports
- Knowledge in estimating, budgeting and cost control
Job Req ID: 57141
Date: Jul 15, 2026
Location:
Tubul, OM
Entity: OQ Exploration and Prod.
Business Unit:
Division:
Country/Region: OM
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