Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician X2

Fempower Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Fempower Personnel seeks 2 E&I Technicians for a hands‑on execution role supporting automation projects across Automotive and Food & Beverage sectors. The role focuses on electrical/instrumentation installation, commissioning support, and quality workmanship with no PM or client-facing duties.

Candidates should have a formal instrumentation qualification, 3–5+ years industrial E&I experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' industrial E&I experience.
• Formal Instrumentation qualification/certification (non-negotiable).
• Food & Beverage industry experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical installations, panel building, MCC installation, cabling, and terminations to approved drawings.
• Install and terminate field instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices.
• Support loop checking, FATs, commissioning, and project handovers.
• Maintain accurate EPLAN redlining and as-built documentation.
• Conduct quality checks, inspections, and testing of completed work.
• Participate in panel build, site installation, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Industrial E&I experience

Interpretation of electrical drawings

Quality workmanship

Troubleshooting & commissioning

Education

Trade Certificate: Electrician (Red Seal advantageous) or Millwright with instrumentation training

Formal Instrumentation qualification/certification

Tools

EPLAN software

SCADA/HMI

MCCs and industrial networks

ATEX environments

Job description

We are seeking 2 E&I Technicians for a hands‑on execution role supporting automation projects across the Automotive and Food & Beverage sectors. This is a technical delivery position focused on electrical and instrumentation installation, commissioning support, and quality workmanship, with no project management or client‑facing responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Trade Certificate: Electrician (Red Seal advantageous) or Millwright with instrumentation training

• Formal Instrumentation qualification/certification (non-negotiable)

• 3-5+ years' industrial E&I experience

• Food & Beverage industry experience essential

• Experience with system integrators or industrial automation companies preferred

• Strong control panel building, FAT, and commissioning experience

• Ability to interpret EPLAN drawings, single-line diagrams, and loop drawings

• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport

Advantageous Skills:

• Siemens PLCs, VSDs, and instrumentation

• EPLAN software

• SCADA/HMI systems

• MCCs and industrial networks

• ATEX environments

Travel & Benefits:

• International deployment opportunities

• Travel allowance for overseas assignments

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute electrical installations, panel building, MCC installation, cabling, and terminations to approved drawings

• Install and terminate field instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices

• Support loop checking, FATs, commissioning, and project handovers

• Maintain accurate EPLAN redlining and as-built documentation

• Conduct quality checks, inspections, and testing of completed work

• Participate in panel build, site installation, and commissioning activities