Brewing Process Instrumentation Technician

The South African Breweries; Durban; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The South African Breweries is seeking a skilled Remote Instrumentation and Control Technician to support operations from a remote capacity, based out of Upington. This role focuses on monitoring, calibrating, and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation and control systems to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

You will provide remote support, leveraging your expertise to keep automated systems operational while enabling safe, efficient processes across locations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, or related field.
• Proven experience with industrial instrumentation, control systems, and automation tech.
• Proficiency in remote access software and diagnostic tools.
• Strong understanding of calibration procedures for sensors (temp, pressure, flow, level).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for remote troubleshooting and data interpretation.
• Clear remote communication skills for guidance to field personnel near Upington.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting for instrumentation and control systems (PLCs, DCS, sensors).
• Assist field technicians and clients via remote access tools and clear communication protocols.
• Monitor remote system performance and alarms; identify issues and propose solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for instrumentation systems (P&IDs, wiring diagrams).
• Create remote troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles.

Skills

Remote support

Instrumentation

Diagnostics tools

Remote access

Calibration procedures

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Instrumentation Technology

Tools

PLCs/DCS

Remote access software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Remote Instrumentation and Control Technician

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Instrumentation and Control Technician to join their innovative team, supporting operations from a remote capacity based out of Upington. This role is crucial for the monitoring, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems that are vital for industrial processes. You will leverage your technical expertise to provide remote support, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data and automated systems, contributing significantly to operational efficiency and safety without the need for on-site presence for many tasks. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while playing a key role in maintaining sophisticated industrial operations.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Instrumentation and Control Technician to join their innovative team, supporting operations from a remote capacity based out of Upington. This role is crucial for the monitoring, calibration, and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation and control systems that are vital for industrial processes. You will leverage your technical expertise to provide remote support, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data and automated systems, contributing significantly to operational efficiency and safety without the need for on-site presence for many tasks. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while playing a key role in maintaining sophisticated industrial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support for the calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation and control systems (e.g., PLCs, DCS, sensors).
• Assist field technicians and clients through remote access tools and clear communication protocols to resolve issues.
• Monitor system performance data and alarms remotely, identifying potential problems and recommending proactive solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for instrumentation and control systems, including P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and operating manuals.
• Create and update remote troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles for common issues.
• Advise on best practices for instrumentation maintenance and system upgrades from a remote perspective.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent certification in Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with industrial instrumentation, control systems, and automation technologies.
• Proficiency in using remote access software and diagnostic tools.
• Strong understanding of calibration procedures and principles for various sensors (temperature, pressure, flow, level).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical data.
• Effective communication skills for remote collaboration and providing clear instructions to field personnel based near Upington.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunities for specialized training in advanced control systems and instrumentation.
• Company-provided software licenses and remote access equipment.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment focused on technological advancement.