Electrical Technician - Instrumentation

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

On-the-job training

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician specializing in instrumentation to join our operations team in Kimberley. The role covers installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and control systems across industrial processes.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, with hands-on experience with sensors, transmitters, valves, and PLC/DCS/SCADA, plus strong troubleshooting and calibration skills.

Qualifications

• Requires National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or equivalent trade qualification such as Instrument Mechanician.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as an Electrical Technician focusing on instrumentation.
• Experience with industrial sensors, transmitters, control valves, and actuators.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain, and repair a variety of industrial instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, and control valves.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in instrumentation and control loops to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform routine checks and preventative maintenance on measurement and control equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and schematics for instrumentation systems.
• Work with PLCs and DCS systems to diagnose and resolve control loop issues.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and company procedures.
• Document maintenance activities, calibration results, and repairs accurately.

Skills

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Calibration

PLC/DCS/SCADA

Reading P&IDs

Maintenance

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current)

Instrument Mechanician

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician specializing in instrumentation to join their operations team in Kimberley . This role is essential for the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of critical instrumentation and control systems across various industrial processes. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measurement devices and control loops, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong troubleshooting skills, and has hands-on experience with a wide range of industrial instruments and control hardware, working within a dedicated technical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain, and repair a variety of industrial instrumentation , including sensors, transmitters, and control valves.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in instrumentation and control loops, ensuring optimal performance.
• Perform routine checks and preventative maintenance on measurement and control equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and schematics for instrumentation systems.
• Work with PLCs and DCS systems to diagnose and resolve control loop issues.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and company procedures.
• Document maintenance activities, calibration results, and repairs accurately.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or relevant trade qualification (e.g., Instrument Mechanician).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Electrical Technician focusing on instrumentation.
• Proven experience with industrial sensors, transmitters, control valves, and actuators.
• Familiarity with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of calibration procedures and standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with advanced instrumentation and control technologies.
• On-the-job training and professional development.
• A stable work environment with a focus on technical expertise.
• Contribution to essential industrial operations.