Electrical Instrumentation & Control Technician AL BIHOUTH WASTE TO ENERGY

1.1 Job Scope Summary

The EC&I Technician focuses on the field execution of installation, maintaining, fault-finding, and calibrating all electrical, control and instrumentation systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operation. This includes working with PLC/DCS systems, HV/LV equipment, and process instruments, conducting planned and reactive maintenance. The role requires strict adherence to safety, accurate record-keeping and report writing.

1.2 Job Responsibilities

Technical & Hands on

• Perform installation, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems (sensors, transmitters, analyzers, PLC I/O, HMIs, control valves, MOVs, SCADA/DCS interfaces)

• Perform installation, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems (HV,LV equipment, motors, lighting, actuators, relays and solenoids)

• Maintain alarms and automatic shutdown systems across various process variables

• Conduct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities

• Perform daily plant inspections, walkdowns, and log anomalies or abnormal conditions

• Perform testing and assist with commissioning of new or modified EC&I  systems

• Use sketches, schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and loop sheets to execute technical tasks

• Conduct lockout/tagout procedures safely and correctly during maintenance work

• Maintain updated records of maintenance tasks, calibration sheets, and technical documentation

• Use multimeters and test equipment to diagnose electrical faults

• Calibrate field instruments using calibration rigs and handheld devices

• Strip, inspect, and rebuild motors, actuators, and control valves

• Upload/download programs and fault-find on PLC systems

• Test and inspect switchgear, relays, and protection systems

• Replace faulty sensors, transmitters, and control components

• Perform loop checks and functional testing of control systems

Note: It is not essential to be an expert in all areas; however, a broad understanding of all disciplines is required to effectively perform the role and support plant operations.

Coordination and Field Support

• Coordinate field tasks and report progress to the EC&I Team leader

• Support operations teams during equipment checks and troubleshooting

• Assist vendors or contractors performing specialized instrumentation work

• Report delays, material needs, or equipment issues promptly to the EC&I Team leader

• Support the planning and scheduling of preventive and corrective maintenance activities

C. Compliance, Safety & Reporting

• Comply with all HSE requirements, company procedures, and operational standards

• Accurately document maintenance work in the CMMS/ERP system

• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and risk assessments

• Follow safe work practices and immediately report hazards or unsafe conditions

• Assist in maintaining instrumentation relevant to environmental/emissions monitoring systems
  

1.3 Educational/Professional Qualifications/Training Certifications

• Diploma in Instrumentation & Control, Electrical, Electronics, or related discipline

• HSE accredited training qualifications

1.4 Job Experience & Software Competencies

• 3–5 years of experience in EC&I maintenance, preferably in power generation, industrial plants, or Waste-to-Energy facilities

• Hands-on experience with PLC I/O, SCADA/DCS systems, transmitters, analyzers, valves, MOVs, and field instrumentation

• Knowledge of process control basics, electrical theory, ISA standards, NEC concepts, and emergency DC systems

• Experience of HV LV and transformers

• Experience calibrating transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and MOVs

• Familiarity with environmental controls, emissions instruments, and safety systems

• Knowledge of HSE standards, plant safety requirements, and safe work practices.

• Proficient or familiar with systems used for EC&I maintenance, monitoring, and reporting, e.g below.:

-        Maintenance & Asset Management: IBM Maximo, Infor EAM, CMMS tools

-        Control & Operations Systems:

-        Advanced Process Control (APC)

-        Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

-        Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

-        Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

-        ERP / Work Order Systems: SAP PM, Oracle Maintenance, or equivalent

-        Productivity & Reporting: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint