- Company: Viabonam
- Location: Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 31 October 2026
About the role
Viabonam is seeking an experienced Instrument Technician to join our team in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom. This role focuses on supporting the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems within the oil and gas sector. You will work on greenfield and construction projects, ensuring all technical work meets project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot field instruments, control valves, transmitters, and analyzers.
- Verify instrument installations against approved engineering drawings, P&IDs, and project specifications.
- Identify and resolve instrumentation faults, wiring issues, and signal failures.
- Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and piping teams to address interface issues.
- Perform calibration, functional testing, continuity checks, and loop checks on control systems.
- Assist with pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Maintain accurate records, including calibration certificates, test reports, and installation logs.
- Ensure all work complies with HSE procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and quality standards.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant instrumentation experience in the oil and gas industry.
- Proven experience on greenfield oil and gas projects, plant construction, or major facility expansions.
- Practical skills in instrument installation, calibration, tubing, cable termination, and loop checking.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, instrument hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, and other engineering documents.
- OND, HND, or equivalent qualification in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
- Good understanding of HSE requirements and quality control procedures on construction sites.
- Knowledge of pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures is an advantage.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to martins.atat@energy-mgt.com. Please use the job title as the subject of your email. The application deadline is 31st October, 2026.
Apply by email: martins.atat@energy-mgt.com
