Instrument Technician II

KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. We share one goal: improving the world and beyond responsibly and safely. We attract a diverse workforce and the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration.

KBR is looking for an instrument technician responsible for ensuring instrument assets are reliable and available to keep process units in operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate the maintenance technician team, ensuring compliance with the preventive maintenance plan and the efficient, effective execution of breakdown maintenance on instrument systems, equipment, and facilities within the assigned area. Apply the best and safest maintenance practices.
• Execute the monthly and weekly maintenance plans, control progress, and submit regular reports.
• Provide on-site maintenance and repairs on instruments, including generators, transformers, and motors. Ensure maintenance activities comply with standards, specifications, safety procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and contract terms.
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate technicians’ day-to-day instrument maintenance activities across plant systems, equipment, and facilities within the designated area of responsibility. Serve as the focal point for the daily instrument maintenance execution plan.
• Conduct frequent site visits to ensure work is properly executed and to check on technicians performing routine maintenance.
• Follow up on instrument maintenance progress and submit regular reports with recommendations to the instrument foreman. Record daily maintenance work against planned maintenance programs and prepare work completion reports, where applicable.
• Assist with engineering modifications and enhancements to instrument equipment, making recommendations to improve the suitability and serviceability of instrument systems.
• Demonstrate proactive safety awareness and behavior.

Skills and knowledge

• Strong knowledge of maintaining and repairing instrument systems.
• Good knowledge of instrument equipment design, installation, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrohydraulic systems.
• Strong knowledge of standards, procedures, and regulations for carrying out activities while protecting health, safety, and the environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of experience in oil and gas maintenance.
• Strong technical understanding of maintenance management for oil and gas facilities.
• Well organized and proactive, with excellent communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills in large organizations.
• Mature judgment under pressure and the ability to resolve problems.
• Strategic management skills.
• Ability to achieve business results in a multicultural environment.

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