E&I Maintenance Technician — Keep Plant Running

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Maintenance Technician with Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) expertise for our Mahikeng, North West facility. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, control panels, and instrumentation to minimize downtime and uphold safety standards.

You will troubleshoot faults, read schematics and P&IDs, calibrate devices, and support commissioning and preventative maintenance while collaborating with production and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in electrical or instrumentation or equivalent experience.
• Industrial electrical and instrumentation maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation faults using diagnostic tools.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and manuals.
• Calibrate and test instrumentation devices (pressure transmitters, temp sensors, flow meters).
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety regulations.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and parts used.
• Assist with commissioning of new equipment and systems.
• Participate in preventative maintenance programs.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls as required.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to address issues.

Education

Trade qualification (Electrician, Instrumentation Technician) or equivalent experience

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Calibration tools

PLC basics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Maintenance Technician with Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) expertise for our Mahikeng, North West facility. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, control panels, and instrumentation to minimize downtime and uphold safety standards.

You will troubleshoot faults, read schematics and P&IDs, calibrate devices, and support commissioning and preventative maintenance while collaborating with production and engineering teams.