Instrument Engineer – EACOP Project

About the role

Q-Sourcing Tanzania Limited, a manpower management firm in the East African region, is recruiting an Instrument Engineer on behalf of its Tanzania-based client for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. The role reports to the Head of Maintenance and Inspection, is full-time and involves an 8x2 rotation, and is based at the MST, PS4 and PS5 sites.

The Field Instrument Engineer installs, maintains, troubleshoots, calibrates and repairs instrumentation and control systems used in oil and gas production, processing, transportation and storage facilities, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of process equipment and control systems.

Key responsibilities

• Install, test, calibrate and commission field instrumentation and control equipment.
• Maintain and repair pressure, temperature, flow, level and analytical instruments.
• Troubleshoot instruments, control and automation system failures and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Inspect and maintain control valves, actuators, transmitters, switches and sensors.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings and electrical schematics.
• Support DCS, PLC, SCADA, safety systems and HIPPS.
• Carry out performance testing and calibration with specialized test equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards, and prepare maintenance reports and calibration records.
• Take part in plant shutdowns, turnarounds and commissioning, and coordinate operations, maintenance and engineering teams to reduce downtime.
• Follow H3SE policies and life-saving rules, report HSE concerns and keep the workplace clean and tidy.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, offshore or pipeline facilities.
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation, process control and automation systems, and familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Ability to work in hazardous environments and follow permit-to-work systems.

Required skills

• Instrument calibration and troubleshooting, and control valve maintenance and diagnostics.
• PLC, DCS and SCADA knowledge.
• Loop checking and commissioning.
• HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus and other industrial communication protocols.
• Use of calibration equipment such as pressure calibrators, multifunction calibrators and communicators.
• Reading technical drawings and documentation, and solenoid valve troubleshooting and fail-safe operation.
• Oral and written English is an added advantage.

Candidates meeting the criteria should submit their CV by 6 November 2026 through the Q-Sourcing careers site; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The position is open to locals and expats.