Instrument & Metering Technician – Maintenance & Custody

Transnet SOC Ltd; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet SOC Ltd invites applications for the MC&I Mechanician responsible for maintenance, fault finding and repair of instrumentation, metering and control equipment in hazardous locations to ensure safe custody transfer of petroleum products. The role includes minor installations and adherence to Transnet Pipelines policies.

The candidate should have an apprenticeship in process instrumentation with 3 years on-the-job experience or an N3 TVET qualification with 4 years of instrumentation

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in process instrumentation completed with a minimum of 3 years on-the-job experience in instrumentation.
• N3 TVET qualification in process instrumentation with related training and 4 years on-the-job experience in instrumentation environment.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance to ensure optimal availability of equipment.
• Fault finding and repair of the pipeline instrumentation and control systems.
• Administration through SAP Plant Maintenance to record maintenance information.
• Small projects and minor installations to standard and work instructions.
• Maintenance contract supervision to ensure conformance to requirements and standards.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures to protect self, environment and others.

Skills

SCADA system fundamentals

PLC principles

Custody Transfer Metering

Instrument communication protocols

Computer literate

SAP Plant Maintenance

Actuators

OHSA knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship in process instrumentation

N3 technical qualification in process instrumentation

Job description

Transnet SOC Ltd invites applications for the MC&I Mechanician responsible for maintenance, fault finding and repair of instrumentation, metering and control equipment in hazardous locations to ensure safe custody transfer of petroleum products. The role includes minor installations and adherence to Transnet Pipelines policies.

The candidate should have an apprenticeship in process instrumentation with 3 years on-the-job experience or an N3 TVET qualification with 4 years of instrumentation