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Date posted: Oct 20, 2026
Location: Port-of-Spain, TT
Area of Expertise: Maintenance
Job Type: Permanent
Work mode (place): On site
Job Requisition ID: 26070
Maintenance Technician
We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world’s key challenges – resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.
About the Unit
At Yara Trinidad Ltd., we are committed to helping feed the world while operating safely, responsibly, and sustainably.
Join Our Team – Maintenance Technician (E&I)
We are seeking a suitably qualified, safety-focused, and results-oriented Maintenance Technician (E&I) to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our facilities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and installation of electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems. The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring plant reliability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
The position reports directly to a Maintenance Foreman (E&I).
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and plant availability.
Test, calibrate, and commission instruments, analyzers, and electrical equipment.
Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Support the operation and maintenance of PLCs, DCS, Emergency Shutdown Systems, and other automation systems.
Interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers to support maintenance and reliability objectives.
Participate in plant turnarounds, outages, and emergency response activities.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and utilize SAP to manage work activities.
Contribute to reliability improvement initiatives, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
Recommend equipment upgrades, automation solutions, and process enhancements to improve plant performance.
Ensure compliance with all Health, Environment, Safety, and Quality (HESQ) standards and procedures.
Participate in the Site’s On-Call Roster as required.
This advertisement provides an overview of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.
What You Will Bring
We are looking for someone with:
Technician Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, or Industrial Controls from a recognized institution.
Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in a petrochemical, energy, manufacturing, or oil and gas asset.
Demonstrated technical competence in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
The following would be considered assets
Certification or specialized training in PLCs, DCS, ESD, Industrial Automation, or Process Control Systems.
Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and condition-monitoring tools.
Experience in turnarounds, plant outages, or major maintenance events.
Training in high-voltage switching, generators, electrical testing, and instrumentation calibration.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems.
Familiarity with PLCs, DCSs, ESD systems, analyzers, transmitters, and control valves.
Knowledge of low, medium, and high-voltage electrical systems and associated protection equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and implement effective solutions.
Ability to test, calibrate, service, repair, and install plant equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, loop diagrams, and P&IDs.
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer service.
Apply no later than 3 November, 2026
This role offers the opportunity to apply your electrical and instrumentation expertise, solve technical challenges, support equipment reliability and contribute to continuous improvement across our operations.
If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician (E&I), we encourage you to apply.
Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
