Instrument Technician

Ellahi Consulting; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 385,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le secteur de la fabrication de produits alimentaires recherche un ingénieur d'instrumentation expérimenté pour améliorer la fiabilité des équipements. Le candidat doit posséder au moins 6 ans d'expérience dans un environnement FMCG, avec des compétences en instrumentation et électricité, tout en garantissant la qualité et la sécurité. Ce rôle exige des compétences analytiques poussées et une capacité à travailler sous pression, avec des horaires flexibles.

Qualifications

• 6 ans d'expérience industrielle électrique dans le secteur FMCG requis.
• Compétences en DCS, calibration et PLCs exigées.
• Un permis de conduire Code B est requis.

Responsibilities

• Analyser et résoudre les échecs des processus.
• Collaborer avec les ingénieurs pour le design de projets.
• Participer à la planification et exécution des arrêts.

Skills

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Grade 12 – High School

N3 – Instrumentation

Trade Test – Instrumentation

N4 or Higher – Instrumentation

S4 or Diploma – Electrical (Light Current)

Tools

MS Office

SHERQ System

ERP System

Job description

Employer : Leading Manufacturer (FMCG Food Production/Agricultural Sector)

Salary: 385k pa to 700k pa

Location: Bellville, Western Cape

Shifts: 6am – 6pm and 6pm – 6am (The company is a 24hr Operation)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• Analyze and interpret trends to resolve complex or chronic process failures, increasing uptime and reducing unplanned downtime.
• Be the custodian of condition monitoring, ensuring activities are carried out to the highest quality to improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain responsibility for equipment specifications and engineering standards.
• Support shutdown planning, execution, and post-mortem activities.
• Identify, motivate, and implement improvement initiatives and capex projects.
• Collaborate with Electrical Coordinator, Section Engineers, and Process Engineers in project design and execution in the mill.
  
  

ROLE PROFILE REQUIREMENTSQualifications

• Grade 12 – High School (Required)
• N3 – Instrumentation (Required)
• Trade Test – Instrumentation (Required)
• N4 or Higher – Instrumentation (Advantageous)
• S4 or Diploma – Electrical (Light Current) (Advantageous)
  
  

Experience

• 6 years of Food/FMCG industrial electrical experience (post-trade test) (Required)
• 6 years of calibrations experience (Required)
• 6 years of electronics experience (Required)
• 6 years of DCS experience (Required)
• 6 years of PLCs experience (Required)
  
  

Competencies

Licenses & Literacy

• Code B Driver’s License – Required
• MS Office – Intermediate
• SHERQ System – Basic
• ERP System – Basic
  
  

Core Leadership Competencies

• Problem Solving – Essential
• Inspires Culture and Values – Essential
• Accountability – Essential
• Operational Excellence – Essential
• Team Leadership – Essential
• Customer Focus – Essential
  
  

Leadership Competencies

• Good Communication – Intermediate
• Decision Making – Intermediate
• Planning & Organizing – Intermediate
• Potential Problem Analysis – Advanced
• Fault Finding – Advanced
• Engineering Equipment Knowledge – Advanced
• Instrumentation Theory – Advanced
  
  

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Control Valves – Expert
• Flow Meters – Expert
• Liquid Analysis – Expert
• Level Transmitters – Expert
• Temperature Transmitters – Expert
• Pressure Transmitters – Expert
• Control Systems Maintenance – Expert
• Electronics – Expert
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Basic Electrical & Instrumentation Principles – Expert
• Troubleshooting – Expert
• Read & Modify Schematics – Advanced
• Perform RCAs – Intermediate
• Planning & Supervising – Intermediate
• Time & Attendance Compliance – Advanced
  
  

Behavioral Attributes

• Self-Development – Advanced
• Flexible Working Hours – Advanced
• Teamwork – Advanced
• Work Under Pressure – Advanced
  
  

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

• Section Engineer
• Engineering Planner
• Engineering Coordinators (Electrical, Instruments & Mechanical)
• Technicians (Mechanical, Instruments & Electrical)
  
  

KEY PERFORMANCE OUTPUT AREAS

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety programs; identify and report hazards.
• Comply with procedures; close out incidents and near-misses.
• Use PPE and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Follow “permit to work” and safe work procedures.
  
  

Optimise Plant and Equipment Availability

• Ensure correct spares are available and quality checked.
• Participate in shut planning to optimize downtime usage.
• Conduct job observations to ensure safety and quality.
• Develop safe work and troubleshooting procedures.
• Support breakdown resolution through standby duties.
• Ensure lubrication tasks are completed to high standards.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Drive and implement plant reliability improvements.
• Analyze failures and support RCA activities.
• Offer technical support to production, electrical, and instrumentation teams.
• Include past experiences in equipment design and upgrades.
• Participate in equipment modifications and daily meetings.
  
  

Availability of Spares and Documentation

• Develop safe work and QC procedures.
• Identify and communicate mechanical spare parts needs.
• Lead spares criticality assessments and CMMS updates.
• Ensure spare parts are stored cleanly and safely.
  
  

Provide Technical Support

• Participate in HAZOP studies.
• Respond to callouts and perform standby duties.
• Support technicians and engineers with plant issues.
• Manage in-house projects for cost, time, and quality.
  
  

KEY CUSTOMER INTERACTIONS

• Internal: Production, Operations, SHEQ, Engineering Stores, Procurement, Process, Training, HC, Security
• External: Service Providers, Suppliers, Auditors