MODEC Ghana

Overall Job Purpose

Ensure the integrity, availability and regulatory compliance of all instrumentation and control systems across the FPSO’s topsides and utilities, sustaining safe production and environmental protection. The role executes preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics and calibration on safety critical systems (e.g., ESD/PSD, Fire & Gas, metering) and process control assets to maintain plant reliability and uptime. Accountable for high quality work execution through the CMMS, rigorous PTW/isolation practices, and hazardous area (Ex) compliance. Interfaces with Operations, Electrical, and Onshore Support to plan shutdown scopes, manage spares, and close out assurance actions that reduce risk and deferment. Contributes to the asset’s emergency readiness through drills and defined emergency response duties.
Core Responsibilities


Maintenance & Reliability

  • Execute preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on field instrumentation (pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic), control loops, PLC/DCS interfaces, analysers, and metering in line with CMMS work orders and OEM standards to sustain equipment availability and integrity.
  • Diagnose faults methodically (instrument loop checks, signal tracing, condition monitoring) and restore to service with durable fixes; document root cause and improvements in the CMMS.
  • Calibrate and verify safety‑related systems and devices (ESD/PSD, Fire & Gas detectors, gas sampling, pressure/temperature/level transmitters) to maintain functional performance and API RP 14C assurance expectations.
  • Support shutdowns and major maintenance (scoping, isolations, execution, reinstatement/functional testing) to deliver safe, on‑schedule handback of systems.

Compliance, Assurance & Hazardous Areas

  • Apply Ex requirements for installation, inspection and maintenance in hazardous areas (IEC 60079‑14/‑17); perform Visual/Close/Detailed inspections and maintain records of findings and corrective actions.
  • Adhere to PTW/LOTO and instrument/electrical isolation standards; ensure work is executed under correct permits, risk assessments and toolbox talks.
  • Protect the environment by identifying and halting unplanned discharges, managing waste and reporting in line with policy and regulation.

Work Management & Spares

  • Plan and close work efficiently in the CMMS (e.g., Maximo): quality work order feedback, failure codes, materials reservations, and improvement suggestions to enhance asset strategies and reduce deferment.
  • Monitor critical spares/consumables and raise requisitions proactively to prevent stock‑outs on safety/production‑critical equipment.

Collaboration, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Report equipment and system status (including SCE performance) to the Offshore Maintenance lead and Onshore discipline engineer; contribute to SAFE/assurance reviews and lessons learned.
  • Coach and support peers/contractors during maintenance and Ex inspections; uphold HSSE culture and participate in audits.
  • Participate in emergency response drills and fulfil assigned ER duties per the station bill.

Educational Qualification:

Minimum: Technical Diploma/HND) in Instrumentation & Control, Electronics, or related discipline (or recognised local equivalent). Bachelor’s degree (advantageous).

Certification(s):

Preferred certifications:

  • CompEx Ex01–Ex04 (Gas & Vapours) or IECEx‑recognised equivalent for Ex installation, inspection and maintenance.
  • OEM/industry training on ESD/PSD, Fire & Gas, DCS/PLC fundamentals (vendor courses acceptable).

Medical/Offshore: Medically fit for offshore duty to accepted standards and in possession of valid offshore survival certification (e.g., BOSIET/FOET as company policy).

Experience:

  • Experience: 3–5+ years’ instrumentation maintenance in offshore oil & gas (FPSO preferred), covering topsides process/utilities and safety systems.
  • Technical exposure: ESD/PSD & Fire & Gas systems; process analyzers and fiscal metering; PLC/DCS interfaces; loop tuning; UPS/Power Management interfaces; hazardous‑area equipment and Ex inspections (IEC 60079).
  • Work management: Proficient with CMMS (e.g., Maximo) and quality work order feedback; solid PTW/LOTO practice and isolation standards.
  • Emergency readiness: Demonstrated participation in drills and assigned ER roles.