Instrument Technician Jobs in Luanda (M/F)

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Luanda
April 30, 2026
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Job Description

Company: SPIE Global Services Energy
Location: Luanda, Angola
Position Title: Instrument Technician (M/F)
Contract Type: Permanent Contract
Working Hours: Full Time
Posted: 28 April 2026, 04:14

Job Description

Maintenance Know-how

  • Perform loop testing from field instruments (transmitters, valves, SOVs, limit switches) to PCS/SSS inputs/outputs
  • Calibrate valve positioners
  • Install, remove, calibrate, and test common gauges and transmitters (pressure, level, temperature, flow)
  • Test and calibrate Fire & Gas (F&G) detection systems and ensure proper safety inhibits

Practical Skills

  • Proper use of hand tools and workshop equipment
  • Handling tubing, compression fittings, gaskets, O-rings, cable glands
  • Use of calibration and testing equipment (multimeters, hydraulic pumps, deadweight testers, temperature baths, smart calibrators)

Maintenance Knowledge

  • Understand preventive and corrective maintenance concepts
  • Use CMMS systems (create notifications, read and complete work orders)
  • Prepare tools, spare parts, and procedures for preventive maintenance tasks

Equipment Knowledge

  • Understanding of instrument operation (transmitters, thermocouples, metering devices, vibration probes, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems
  • Understanding of valves (manual, automatic, PSV) and positioners
  • Familiarity with Fire & Gas detection systems

Engineering Skills

  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, ESD matrices, loop diagrams, datasheets, and vendor documents
  • Understanding of control principles (cascade, split range, simple control loops)
  • Basic logic understanding (AND/OR functions)
  • Knowledge of PCS, F&G, and ESD systems including alarms, trips, and inhibits

Physics Knowledge

  • Understanding of basic physical principles: temperature, pressure, density, volume, specific gravity

Computer Skills

  • Ability to prepare reports using MS Word
  • Basic Excel calculations
  • Familiarity with email and internet usage

Profile Requirements

Petroleum Knowledge

  • Basic understanding of oil and gas facilities (from well to export)
  • Awareness of hydrocarbon behavior and associated risks (explosion, asphyxiation, etc.)

Benefits

  • Base Salary + Internal Benefits Package

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