Wellhead Instrument Technician
Core
Perform routine maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and functional testing of wellhead instrumentation and control systems in oil & gas operations.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC Wellhead Instrument Technician
Builds
Safe restoration and reliable operation of wellhead systems, including WHCP, shutdown systems, and field instruments. (via careerplan.io/jobs/B5-008-79-379-wellhead-instrument-technician-at-intech-process-automation)
Domain
Oil & Gas / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
WHCP components maintenance, solenoid/relay/valve/actuator troubleshooting, pressure/temperature/flow instrument calibration, hydraulic/pneumatic control systems, loop checks and functional testing, RTU/PLC I/O checks, hazardous-area instrumentation knowledge, CMMS documentation, PTW/LOTO/HSE compliance
Preferred skills
WHCP/OEM training, instrumentation certification
Technologies
WHCP, RTU, PLC, CMMS
Responsibilities
Perform PM/CM, inspection, calibration, repair, and testing of wellhead instrumentation; Maintain and troubleshoot WHCP components, solenoids, relays, valves, and actuators; Calibrate and test pressure, temperature, flow, and field instruments; Perform loop checks, signal verification, and shutdown/interlock checks; Inspect and maintain instrument tubing, fittings, manifolds, and hydraulic/pneumatic lines; Verify valve position feedback and fail-safe functions; Perform RTU I/O checks and local/remote functional testing; Troubleshoot instrumentation, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and communication faults; Support wellhead tie-ins, commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and system reinstatement; Inspect hazardous-area instrumentation and field installations; Record calibration results, test results, defects, and repairs in CMMS; Maintain test equipment and calibration standards; Coordinate with Operations, Production, Electrical, Mechanical, and Engineering teams; Ensure compliance with PTW, LOTO, HSE, and process safety requirements.