PCST (SMP)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Abis scores C on the Alion truth index.
Install, inspect, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems within Oil & Gas and petrochemical facilities.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on field instrumentation devices, transmitters, meters, and control equipment.
Troubleshoot and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Remote Terminal Units (RTU).
Read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Instrument Loop Diagrams (ILD).
Perform instrument loop checking, calibration, and functional testing to ensure accurate process measurement and control.
Inspect and maintain pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement instruments.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot radar transmitters and other field instrumentation devices.
Support the operation and maintenance of complex control and analyzer systems.
Perform troubleshooting and maintenance of control systems from Honeywell, Invensys, Yokogawa, Emerson, and GE.
Monitor and troubleshoot cascade, ratio, feedback, and feedforward control loops.
Configure and maintain instrumentation communication protocols, including HART and Fieldbus.
Perform vibration monitoring and assist in identifying equipment performance issues.
Coordinate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve instrumentation and control system issues.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures, technical standards, and operational requirements.
Prepare maintenance reports, calibration records, and technical documentation.
Requirements
- Education:
Candidates with a Degree: Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineering, Automation Control, or a Bachelor's degree in a Technical, Trade, or Vocational field specializing in Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
Expat Candidates Without a Degree: High School Certificate or Vocational School Diploma in Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
- Experience:
Candidates with a Degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
Candidates Without a Degree: Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
- English Language Proficiency: Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL scores:
Internet-Based (iBT): 60
Paper-Based (PBT): 498
Computer-Based (CBT): 171
- Preferred Technical Skills & Experience:
Experience in Oil & Gas and petrochemical environments.
Strong knowledge of instrumentation field devices, transmitters, and industrial control systems.
Ability to read and interpret P&ID and Instrument Loop Diagrams (ILD).
Experience with DCS, PLC, and RTU systems.
Familiarity with Honeywell, Invensys, Yokogawa, Emerson, GE, and Fox I/A control systems.
Knowledge of pressure, level, and flow measurement instruments and meters.
Experience with instrument installation, calibration, and troubleshooting.
Understanding of cascade, ratio, feedback, and feedforward control strategies.
Knowledge of Fieldbus and HART communication protocols.
Experience with radar transmitters and complex analyzer systems.
Familiarity with vibration analysis and equipment monitoring.
Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.