Qstl-Eacop – Instrument Engineer

About this job: Q-Sourcing Tanzania Limited is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. On behalf of our Tanzania based client, we are looking for a competent and experienced Instrument Engineer POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION Reports to: N+1: Head of Maintenance and Inspection JOB TYPE: Rotation 8*2 LOCATION: AGI’s (MST, PS4, PS5) WHO WE ARE: The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a Midstream development located across Uganda and Tanzania that includes a nearshore Marine Storage and Export Terminal (MST).

Once completed, the EACOP Company will operate the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, a 1,443 km long, electrically heated crude oil export pipeline that transports oil from Kabaale

• Hoima in Uganda, to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for crude export to the international markets. JOB DIMENSIONS The Field Instrument Engineer is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing instrumentation and control systems used in oil and gas production, processing, transportation, and storage facilities. The role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of process equipment and control systems while complying with company standards and industry regulations. KEY DUTIES AND 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. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation systems. Inspect and maintain control valves, actuators, transmitters, switches, and sensors. Read and interpret P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), loop drawings, and electrical schematics. Support Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA systems, Safety system and HIPPS. Conduct equipment performance testing and calibration using specialized test equipment. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. Prepare maintenance reports, calibration records, and work documentation. Participate in plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and commissioning activities. Coordinate operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize production downtime. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES: EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of workers, communities, and the environment are well addressed and managed. Therefore, the employee is mandated to: Fully complies with Company H3SE (Health, Safety, Social, Security & Environment) policies and Life Saving Rules. Actively participates in HSEQ and promotes this culture to co-workers. Remains vigilant and maintains continuous awareness of potential unsafe conditions. Communicates to management any HSE related concerns and ways to improve them. Maintains a workplace & workspace that is safe, clean, and always neat – practice good housekeeping.

Requirements

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Academic Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Relevant experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, offshore, or pipeline facilities. Knowledge of industrial instrumentation, process control, and automation systems.

Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations. Ability to work in hazardous environments and follow permit-to-work systems. Experience/Technical skills Required: Instrument calibration and troubleshooting. PLC, DCS, and SCADA system knowledge. Control valve maintenance and diagnostics. 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. Solenoid valve troubleshooting, maintenance, and fail-safe operation. ADDED ADVANTAGE Proficiency in Oral and written English.

How to apply: All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged to send their CVs/Resumes to: [email protected] or link below not later than 6 th November 2026 . https://jobs.qsourcing.com/jobs/Careers/735362000022688002/QSTL-EACOP-INSTRUMENT-ENGINEER?source=Career. Site This positi on is open to locals and e xpats .

For any further clarifications call 0748 519 01 5 . Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION .