Instrument Technician

Ellahi Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrument Technician to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime. This role involves analyzing trends, maintaining engineering standards, and collaborating with various engineering teams to execute projects effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Food/FMCG sector, particularly in instrumentation and electrical systems. If you are passionate about improving processes and ensuring high-quality standards, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in Food/FMCG industrial electrical.
• Proficient in calibrations and DCS systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze trends to resolve process failures and improve uptime.
• Collaborate with engineers for project design and execution.

Skills

Condition Monitoring

Process Improvement

Calibration

DCS Experience

PLC Experience

Education

Grade 12 – High School

N3 – Instrumentation

Trade Test – Instrumentation

N4 or Higher – Instrumentation

S4 or Diploma – Electrical (Light Current)

Job description

Job title : Instrument Technician

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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.
  
  

Qualifications

ROLE PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• 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)
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