Technician – Electrical & Instrumentation (Area Authority)

General information
Organisation About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.  
Reference 2025-39683  

Position description Job title

Technician – Electrical & Instrumentation (Area Authority)

Contract type

Fixed-term-contract

Contractual hours

Full time

Contract duration

4 years

Job description

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Oil & Gas Services Middle East LLC Doha, Qatar for a :

Technician – Electrical & Instrumentation (Area Authority)

Job Purpose:

• Area Authority for all E&I activities during construction & modification with live operations (Brownfield)

  
  
  

  · The witness of the Operational Test Procedure (OTP)

  
  
  

  · The execution of the OTP

  
  
  

  · The execution of the commissioning (leak test, function test…)

  
  
  

  · Assist the C&I supervisor with preparation of the start-up procedures and the operation

  
  
  

Your main duties will be to: -

· Identifies in conjunction with the Supervisor and Operating Authority (OTL) the procedures & precautions to be taken, to provide safe place for the intended start-up activities.

· Assist the Supervisor and Finalize on site start-up procedures sharing them with the Field Operation core crew to make them applicable on site.

· Assist the Operations Supervisor to finalize a detail start-up sequence in close collaboration with the core field operation crew on site.

· Participate in the preparation of the kick off meeting for start-up activities.

· Participate to the preparation of the risk assessment of the activities to be performed during the start-up.

· Prepare as area authority the potential permit to work required for start-up activities associated with Company Only Fluid (COF).

· Liaise with the Project Engineer on the main site to coordinate the progress of the start-up.

· Contributes to updates the Start-up monitoring tools as required with the start-up Supervisor.

· Takes part in every Permit to Work meetings related to start-up and commissioning activities.

· Witness along with Project Electrical Commissioning Supervisor the Operational Test performed by the commissioning and liaise with the field operation team

·  Assist the start-up Supervisor in preparing the request and order for required start-up tools. Ensure proper storage and identification of the start-up tools.
· Prepare the operation of first fill with the commissioning team.
· Prepare arrival on site (PTW, KOM, JSA…) of the vendor involve in the start-up of the facility.
· Identify and check the critical valves (especially on brown field) use a battery limit for leak test.
· Check any type B and C punch list and investigate on it if requested by the start-up Supervisor Field Operations lead, the OTL or the OIM.
· Ensure the list of inhibition and isolation with the associated certificates and risk assessment properly signed and validated by the relevant persons.
· Be aware of the potential Downgraded situation on site and update the core crew on any update associated with the start-up activity.
· Participates to HazId, JSA and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews of new facilities.
· Prepare, update and check on site the “Red line mark-up” P&ID, SLD at the end of the construc

Profile

Education and relevant experiences:

· Education: higher national diploma or certificate (equivalent to A-levels + 2 years’ study)

· Industry experience: minimum 5 years’ experience in O&G production operations.

Technical, personal and / or linguistic competencies:

· Ability to work independently while maintaining good relations with colleagues and others.

· Must have a proven sense of operational responsibility, courage to intervene and challenge.

· Previous experience with offshore operation, Production, oil & gas preferably former control room operators.

· Willing to work flexible shifts and extended shifts as required.

· Fluent in written and spoken English.

·  Computer literate.

Professional or HSE certifications:

·         Basic firefighting

·         T-BOSIET, H2S training OPITO approved

·         NOC PTW training & JSA awareness

·         Confined Space Entry & Rescue, Authorized Gas Tester

·         NOC lifting and rigging training, NOC manual handling training

·         Radiation protection awareness

·         Hazard & Energy control Logout & Tagout awareness

  Additional Information:

 Multi Technician – Instruments

· Thorough knowledge of instrumentation I measurement signal principles, safety systems (ESD/ Fire & Gas), field calibration equipment and tools such as Rosemount Hart Communicator

· Thorough knowledge on Ex philosophies and principles used in the petrochemical industry. Participated and passed CompEx course (Ex1-4)

·  Demonstrable evidence of attending and passing a qualification in Small Tube Boring.

· Some Production Operator experience preferable

 Multi Technician – Electrical

· Thorough knowledge of HV and LV equipment -generators, motors, electrical systems and associated switch gear.

· Good understanding how to read electrical circuit diagrams.

· Thorough knowledge on Ex philosophies and principles used in the ptrochemical industry. Participated and passed CompEx course (Ex1-4).

· Some Production Operator experience preferable

 SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities

Working at SPIE What can we offer you?

We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation

Position location Location
Doha
Candidate criteria Minimum level of experience required

6 years or more

Required authorisations

Fit to work

valid H2S & T-BOSIET trainings

Languages

English (C-Professional working proficiency)

Our ambition Combining our differences

SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities