Plant Instrumentation Technician – Calibration & Maintenance

AECI Limited; Guadeloupe; Presencial; EUR 38.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AECI Limited in Guadeloupe is seeking an experienced instrumentation technician to install, maintain, calibrate and repair process instrumentation in our nitrates plant. The role supports safe, reliable operation of control systems to meet production targets.

You will troubleshoot sensors, controllers, transmitters and PLC/DCS/SCADA elements, perform preventative maintenance, read technical drawings, and mentor apprentices while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Formación

• Matric certificate or N3/N4 with relevant electrical/instrumentation subjects.
• Trade-tested Electrician / Artisan Instrumentation qualification with recognized certification.
• National Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related field is advantageous.
• Professional registration (Pr. Eng / ECSA) preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in instrumentation within chemical, mining, or industrial plant operations.
• Proven experience in calibration, maintenance, and fault-finding of process instruments (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, level).
• Experience with PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems and control loop troubleshooting.

Responsabilidades

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and control systems in accordance with operational standards.
• Troubleshoot faults in instruments, sensors, controllers, transmitters, and related control systems.
• Ensure all instrumentation work complies with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections to minimize downtime and ensure reliability of instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate with process engineers, electricians, and other artisans to ensure smooth operation of plant systems.
• Maintain accurate records of work done, calibration certificates, and maintenance logs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize instrumentation reliability and performance.
• Support commissioning and decommissioning of instrumentation equipment for plant projects or upgrades.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to apprentices and junior artisans.

Conocimientos

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

Matric/N3/N4 with electrical/instrumentation subjects

Trade-tested Electrician/Instrumentation

Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation

Pr. Eng / ECSA registration (preferred)

Herramientas

PLCs

DCS

SCADA

Calibration tools

Descripción del empleo

AECI Limited in Guadeloupe is seeking an experienced instrumentation technician to install, maintain, calibrate and repair process instrumentation in our nitrates plant. The role supports safe, reliable operation of control systems to meet production targets.

You will troubleshoot sensors, controllers, transmitters and PLC/DCS/SCADA elements, perform preventative maintenance, read technical drawings, and mentor apprentices while upholding safety and environmental standards.