# Instrument Technician

> BW Energy · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-17

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Operations

## Description

Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and reliability of onboard instrumentation, control, fire & gas, and electronic systems. The role ensures that planned maintenance is completed effectively, that equipment complies with applicable safety standards, and that all maintenance records remain accurate and up to date. Supports technical problem-solving, EX inspections, emergency response, and compliance with company, HSE, Permit to Work, and NR10 requirements.

**Responsibilities**

• Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic and electronic instrumentation. Clear reporting of deficiencies and malfunctions to the E/I Supervisor.

• Discuss and analyse technical and spares issues. Propose solutions to deficiencies and non-conformities.

• Install, maintain, repair and calibrate all instrumentation fitted to process equipment. Repair and calibrate all fire and gas systems.

• Repair and maintain all electronic control systems.

• Implement and follow through planned maintenance routines and schedules for all instrumentation. Ensure that all applicable equipment adheres to intrinsically safe codes of practice.

• Carry out Planned Maintenance when due and ensure that all records are kept up to date in accordance with the maintenance procedure.

• Other responsibilities and duties as delegated by the supervisor.

• Keep certification applied to the function and medical certificates up to date. Attend Company training as defined.

• Perform all emergency duties assigned to their function, in response to the emergency, if applicable. Ensure compliance with BW procedures applied to the function, including the BW Permit to Work System.

• Need to be fully familiar and comply with Company Policies, Quality, HSE and all Procedures assigned to his title/position.

• Anticipate and notice any unsafe condition and ensure that corrective actions are taken according to procedure.

• Responsible for your own safety and for the safety of your co-workers.

• Totally understand and manage NR10.

• Participate in EX Inspections Routine

## Requirements

**Education**

· Technician/Superior Certificate in Instrumentation.

**Experience**

· Offshore Experience requested.

**Knowledge**

· Experienced in computerized inventory control systems.

· Familiarity with pumps, compressors, engines, diesel engines, gas turbines, and boilers.

· Knowledge of electrical power distribution and generation systems, various low and high voltage electrical equipment and motors.

· Desirable knowledge of metering systems.

· Skills in maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and start-up with power generation and distribution systems and various electrical equipment, including hazardous and authorized areas.

## Apply

[Apply at BW Energy](https://apply.workable.com/bw-energy/j/60036F2C80/apply)

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