Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician - offshore Oil & Gas

Job Details:

Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician - offshore Oil & Gas

Location: 14 days offshore / 14 days home rotation
Reports To: I&E Lead / Maintenance or Project Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician supports offshore and remote industrial operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and commissioning electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. This role operates on a 14-days offshore / 14-days at home rotation, combining hands-on field execution with remote technical support activities. The technician ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operation of critical electrical and control infrastructure in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems, including transmitters, analyzers, sensors, control panels, PLCs, and SCADA components.

• Troubleshoot electrical, control, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime and support continuous operations.

• Calibrate, test, and commission field instrumentation and control devices in accordance with specifications and procedures.

• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs, single-line drawings, and control narratives.

• Install, wire, terminate, and verify electrical and instrumentation systems in compliance with NEC, NFPA, and site safety standards.

• Support system upgrades, retrofits, and new installations in coordination with engineering and operations teams.

• Assist with PLC, DCS, and SCADA troubleshooting, including I/O verification and signal validation.

• Perform lockout/tagout and follow all electrical safety and hazard control procedures.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, and work reports.

• Provide remote diagnostic support, documentation updates, and planning activities during onshore rotation periods.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in Instrumentation, Electrical, Controls, or a related technical discipline.

• Demonstrated experience as an I&E Technician in industrial, energy, offshore, or process environments.

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and instrumentation documentation.

• Experience troubleshooting low- and medium-voltage electrical systems and industrial instrumentation.

• Familiarity with calibration tools, multimeters, loop testers, and electronic diagnostic equipment.

• Willingness and ability to work a 14/14 offshore rotation .

• Strong safety awareness and adherence to electrical and industrial safety standards.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a remote team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting PLC, DCS, or SCADA systems in an operational environment.

• Familiarity with industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).

• Offshore safety training or credentials (e.g., HUET, TWIC, BOSIET) as applicable.

• ISA, NICET, or other relevant instrumentation or electrical certifications.

• Oil & Gas experience

To apply, send your resume to [email protected]

Patrick DelGaone

[email protected]

#Controls

#Midsenior

#Libertyjobs

#LI-PD1