I&E Technician

I&E Technician

• Department: Operations
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Bahamas

Description

px Americas is a leading provider of commissioning, start-up and operations-readiness services for LNG assets and energy sectors across North America and beyond. As we expand our footprint into the Bahamas we are recruiting for a Maintenance Technician.

The I&E Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and instrumentation systems that support safe and efficient plant operations. This includes process control instruments, fire & gas detection systems, electrical distribution equipment, and associated control systems. The role ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.  

Key Responsibilities

General Duties

• Interpret and update P&IDs, electrical drawings, and loop diagrams.
• Maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) records of work performed.
• Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and systems.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards (OSHA, NFPA, IEC/ISA, or local equivalents).
• Participate in turnaround/shutdown maintenance activities.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues

Instrumentation Duties

• Install, calibrate, and maintain process instruments (pressure, flow, temperature, level, analytical sensors).
• Maintain and test Fire & Gas detection systems (gas detectors, flame detectors, smoke detectors).
• Troubleshoot instrumentation signal loops (4–20mA, HART, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Support Distributed Control System (DCS), PLC, and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) integration.
• Perform preventive maintenance and functional testing of instrumentation systems.

Electrical Duties

• Maintain and repair low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, motors, drives (VFDs), and power distribution panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults, wiring, and terminations.
• Perform routine testing on breakers, switchgear, and protective devices.
• Support emergency shutdown (ESD) and backup power systems.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Trade certification, associate’s degree, or equivalent in Instrumentation, Electrical, or related field
• 3-7 years of industrial experience in oil & gas (ideally LNG), petrochemical, power or heavy industry.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation, electrical systems, PLC/DCS controls, and F&G systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, loop sheets, and schematics.
• Familiarity with safety & compliance procedures in hazardous areas (OSHA, NFPA, IEC, NEC, & IECEx)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy (CMMS, HART communicator, diagnostic tools).