Position description

Job title

Instrumentation Maintenance Specialist M/F

Contract type

Fixed-term-contract

Contractual hours

Full time

Contract duration

1 Year (Renewable)

Job description

SPIE Global Services Energy is currently looking for Instrumentation Maintenance Specialist to join its workforce here in Nigeria on ERHA project.

Key Responsibilities:

Instrumentation Maintenance - FPSO Scope

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on FPSO instrumentation including:
  • Pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters
  • Process and utilities instrumentation
  • Fiscal and allocation metering instrumentation
  • Analytical systems (GCs, water cut, BS&W, H₂S, O₂, moisture, pH/conductivity)
• Maintain and troubleshoot control valves and final control elements (pneumatic, hydraulic, electric actuators, ESD valves, MOVs interface instrumentation).
• Diagnose and resolve control loop issues from field device through I/O, PLC/DCS, to final element.
• Support FPSO-specific systems such as: Cargo, offloading, and marine systems instrumentation Utilities (power generation, water treatment, air, nitrogen), Turbine and compressor package instrumentation, Tank gauging and custody transfer support systems
• Execute and document work in the CMMS (SAP), maintaining accurate history and technical feedback.

Control & Safety-Critical Systems

• Maintain and test Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) including:
  ESD (Process, Marine & Utilities), Fire & Gas detection systems
• Conduct Safety Integrity Level proof testing, functional testing, loop checks, and cause‑and‑effect verification in line with site procedures.
• Support DCS/PLC systems through I/O checks, signal verification, field interface troubleshooting, and commissioning support.
• Participate in MoC, FAT, SAT, startup, shutdown, and FPSO life‑of‑field modifications.

Mentoring, Coaching & Training (Core Expectation)

• Act as a technical mentor for offshore instrumentation technicians, providing hands‑on coaching, job guidance, and technical leadership.
• Support competence assurance programs by:
• Identifying skill gaps
• Coaching technicians through task-based assessments
• Verifying work quality and safe execution
• Deliver on-the-job training in:
• Calibration techniques and best practices
• Control valve maintenance and diagnostics
• Analyzer maintenance and sample systems
• SIS and Fire & Gas testing procedures
• Promote consistency and quality by:
  • Reviewing completed work and documentation
  • Reinforcing standards, procedures, and good engineering practice
  • Capture and share lessons learned, recurring failure modes, and best practices to improve team capability and reduce repeat failures.
    
    

Profile

• Key Competencies
  
  Technical Competencies
  
  Advanced knowledge of FPSO instrumentation and control systems.
  Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capability under offshore operational constraints.
  Working knowledge of DCS/PLC systems, field communication protocols (4-20 mA, HART, Fieldbus, Modbus).
  Experience maintaining SIS, Fire & Gas, and ESD systems.
  Proficient with calibration and diagnostic tools and valve diagnostic equipment.
  Coaching & Leadership Competencies
  
  Proven ability to mentor and develop technicians in a live production environment.
  Clear communicator, able to explain complex concepts practically and safely.
  Leads by example in safety, work quality, and professional conduct.
  Committed to knowledge transfer and sustaining offshore competence.
  Behavioral Competencies
  
  Safety‑first mindset and strong risk awareness.
  Calm, methodical problem-solving under pressure.
  Team-oriented, able to work effectively with Operations, Marine, Electrical, and Engineering teams.
  
  Qualifications & Experience
  
  Education:
  Diploma/HND/B.Sc. in Instrumentation & Control, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
  Experience:
  7-10+ years experience in instrumentation maintenance within oil & gas or similar process industries.
  Demonstrated FPSO or offshore production facility experience.
  Proven experience mentoring or training technicians offshore.
  Certifications (Mandatory / Preferred):
  CompEx or IECEx certification
  Offshore survival and medical certification (BOSIET/FOET or equivalent)
  Functional Safety (IEC 61511 / TÜV - preferred)
  OEM training (Emerson, ABB, Siemens, Yokogawa, Honeywell, Endress+Hauser)
  

Working at spie

What can we offer you?

1. Work for an international Group with operations on every continent,
2. Experience a wide variety of professions within several activities:

• Outdoor networks and street lighting
• Information and communication systems
• Nuclear power
• Maintenance
• Oil and gas
• HVAC engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering

Working in energy and the environment,