Senior Instrumentation Technician

Placements24; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime allowances

Medical aid

Pension fund

Development opportunities

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Instrumentation Technician for maintenance, calibration, and repair of instrumentation and control systems, ensuring accurate measurements and SIS reliability. You will work on PLC, DCS, SCADA systems, read schematics, perform loop checks, and support testing and commissioning while strictly following safety protocols.

This on-site role offers stable employment, overtime/standby allowances, medical aid and pension, and ongoing development

Qualifications

• Qualified Instrumentation Technician with a Trade Test or equivalent (N3/S4).
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in industrialInstrumentation and control environments.
• Experience with transmitters, valves, analyzers, and control systems (PLC, DCS).
• Proficient in reading P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair industrial instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
• Troubleshoot faults in instrumentation and control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA).
• Perform loop checks and system diagnostics for accurate control and safety.
• Maintain records of maintenance, calibration results, and equipment history.

Skills

Instrumentation exp

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Education

Trade Test/N3/S4

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Job description

About the Role Our client, a prominent operator in the energy infrastructure sector, is actively seeking a skilled Senior Instrumentation Technician to join their team based in **Randburg, Gauteng**. This role is critical for the maintenance, calibration, and repair of sophisticated instrumentation and control systems essential for the safe and efficient operation of our energy facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measurement devices, control loops, and safety instrumented systems (SIS). The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical aptitude, a keen eye for detail, and extensive experience with industrial instrumentation. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring your presence at our **Randburg** operations center. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining the integrity of our control systems and ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair a wide range of industrial instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Perform loop checks and system diagnostics to ensure accurate control and safety functions.
• Ensure all instrumentation and control systems operate in compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and operational procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, calibration results, and equipment history.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Assist in the testing and commissioning of new instrumentation and control equipment.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other technicians and operations personnel.
• Participate in root cause analysis for instrumentation-related failures.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols and site-specific procedures in **Randburg, Gauteng**.

Requirements

• Qualified Instrumentation Technician with a relevant Trade Test or equivalent qualification (e.g., N3/S4).
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in an industrial instrumentation and control environment.
• Proven experience with various types of industrial instruments (transmitters, valves, analyzers) and control systems (PLC, DCS).
• Strong understanding of calibration techniques and metrology principles.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools, multimeters, and calibration equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be willing and able to work on‑site in **Randburg, Gauteng**.
• Experience in the energy sector is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: R .
• Potential for overtime and standby allowances.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Work with advanced instrumentation and control technologies in **Randburg**.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Secure and stable employment with a respected company.