Senior Instrumentation Technician - Mining Operations

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Overtime pay

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Instrumentation Technician for its mining operations in Kimberley. The role covers installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and control systems across processing plants.

You will ensure accuracy of sensors, transmitters, valves, and analytical devices, while supporting safety standards and plant performance optimization in a demanding heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate as an Instrumentation Technician or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience with pressure, temperature, flow and level measurement.
• Familiarity with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Ability to read P&ID, electrical schematics and control logic.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to work shifts and in challenging site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain and repair a wide range of industrial instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot faults in instrumentation and control systems and identify root causes.
• Work with PLCs, DCS and SCADA systems and perform checks and adjustments.
• Read and interpret instrumentation drawings and loop diagrams.
• Maintain records of calibration, maintenance and repair activities.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance personnel on technical challenges.
• Assist in commissioning of new instrumentation and control systems.

Skills

Instrumentation

Diagnostics

PLC/SCADA

Education

Trade certificate in instrumentation

Tools

DCS

Calibration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the mining sector, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Instrumentation Technician for their operations in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This crucial role involves the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of sophisticated instrumentation and control systems used in mining and processing plants. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measurement devices, process control loops, and safety instrumented systems that are critical to efficient and safe operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in instrumentation engineering, a deep understanding of industrial automation, and extensive experience working in demanding mining environments. This is a hands‑on position requiring excellent diagnostic skills, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and a commitment to upholding the highest safety standards. You will play a vital role in optimizing plant performance and ensuring operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain, and repair a wide range of industrial instrumentation, including sensors, transmitters, control valves, and analytical devices.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in instrumentation and control systems, identifying root causes of issues.
• Work with PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems, performing checks and basic adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret instrumentation drawings, loop diagrams, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventative maintenance on instrumentation to ensure optimal performance and prevent unexpected failures.
• Ensure all work complies with mine safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of calibration, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Collaborate with engineers and other maintenance personnel to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Assist in the commissioning of new instrumentation and control systems.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture and participate in safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Trade Certificate as an Instrumentation Technician or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician, with significant experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Proven experience with various instrumentation technologies, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement.
• Familiarity with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of control loop tuning and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret complex P&ID, electrical schematics, and control logic.
• Proficiency with calibration equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work shifts and in challenging site conditions.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, and a provident fund. Opportunities for overtime pay and career advancement within a leading mining organization are provided. Employees benefit from continuous training and development programs focused on enhancing skills in instrumentation and control technology. This role offers the chance to work on critical plant infrastructure and contribute significantly to operational success in a dynamic sector.