Technician – Instrumentation

Position Details

Salary: AED 4000 per month

Transport: Provided

Accommodation: Provided

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Organisation

A leading industrial paper manufacturing facility located in Abu Dhabi UAE this organisation is the first and largest producer of printing and writing paper in the GCC and MENA region. Operating across a 250000 sqm industrial site the facility produces high-quality uncoated woodfree paper reels folio-size paper and cut-size finished goods with an annual production capacity of 325000 metric tonnes. The organisation exports its products to over 50 countries across six continents and operates in full compliance with global environmental standards sourcing pulp exclusively from certified sustainable forests.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to maintain calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems across our production facility. The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on experience with process instrumentation in a continuous manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation calibration maintenance and repair of field instruments including transmitters sensors flow meters pressure gauges level instruments and control valves
• Troubleshoot instrumentation faults and loop failures using appropriate testing equipment and documentation
• Conduct routine instrument checks and calibrations in accordance with maintenance schedules
• Maintain instrumentation records calibration certificates and maintenance logs in the CMMS
• Support DCS/PLC operations and assist with control system diagnostics
• Interpret and work from instrument loop diagrams P&IDs and instrument data sheets
• Adhere strictly to PTW LOTO and site safety procedures
• Coordinate with process and operations teams to minimise production disruptions during maintenance activities
• Support planned and unplanned shutdowns from an instrumentation perspective
• Identify opportunities to improve instrument reliability and performance

Requirements

• Diploma or trade certificate in Instrumentation Electronics or Control Engineering
• Minimum 2 4 years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician in a process or manufacturing plant
• Hands-on experience with HART communicators and calibration tools
• Ability to interpret P&IDs loop diagrams and instrument data sheets
• Working knowledge of DCS/PLC systems and control loops
• Familiarity with PTW and LOTO safety procedures
• Basic proficiency in English for technical communication
• Willingness to work in rotating shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in paper pulp chemicals or continuous process industries
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and fieldbus protocols (HART Foundation Fieldbus Profibus)