Petroleum Development Oman
Instrument Technician (Four Years Contract)
Petroleum Development OmanOman1 day ago
TemporaryEngineering, Information Technology
Job Description

About the Company

Petroleum Development Oman is the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. The Company delivers the majority of the country's crude oil production and natural gas supply.

Purpose of the Job

To maintain the technical integrity and sustained operations of all control and automation equipment and systems, including conducting planned and corrective maintenance activities and these are operated in a safe and efficient manner.

Education & Experience

  • Diploma or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Minimim field experience with minimum 6 years of expereince.
  • A good knowledge of relevant E&P operations, procedures and practices.
  • Knowledge of computer skills, valid driving license, good communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to be a self starter with minimum supervision and team player.
  • Proven safety experience/training regarding sour oil and gas operations, familiar with PTW, confined space, lock open/lock close valves, operating integrity, H2S, personal protective equipment, etc.
  • Physically able to climb stairs, operate valves, pumps, and compressor and perform maintenance work under air supplied breathing equipment.
  • Working in extreme temperature or adverse weather conditions

Main Responsibilities

  • Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedule/plan.
  • Troubleshoot abnormalities arising in the plant and oilfield equipment.
  • Execute all assigned work tasks in line with agreed plant operating philosophies, and in line with current Maintenance Craft Procedures and work practices.
  • Provide input into the 90-day and 14-day planning cycles.
  • Interface with other maintenance/service department staff to coordinate breakdown or routine maintenance work on facilities and plants.
  • Certified Permit to Work and comply with the HSE rules and PTW systems before starting a job, ensure proper use of tools and PPE, conduct regular site visits, advice co-workers on potential hazards, check safety equipment, notify management of unsafe working conditions, report HSE incidents, actively participate in HSE meetings and toolbox talks.
  • Give guidance to Assistant or Trainee technicians in the team and aid with their development.
  • Order spare parts and consumables to maintain an adequate supply for use in the area and keep record of same.
  • Maintain a high level of safety awareness and standards in all daily duties and tasks and guide the subordinate staff on safe working practices.
  • Proactively manage all HSE aspects of maintenance activity execution and compliance with directorate HSE plan Ensure HSE and PTW systems are followed before starting a job, ensure proper use of tools and PPE, conduct regular site visits, advice co-workers on potential hazards, check safety equipment, notify management of unsafe working conditions, report HSE incidents, actively participate in HSE meetings.
  • Ensure that Critical Tasks related to Asset Integrity-Process Safety Management (AI-PSM), as defined in the Procedural Manual, are undertaken and executed

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