Instrument Technician

Xelvin International; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is seeking an Instrumentation Technician for on-site work in the Netherlands. This 2-year contract offers potential for permanent employment and various benefits including relocation assistance, competitive salary (approx. €3000 - €4100/month), and support with visa applications and accommodation. Candidates should have a diploma in electrical engineering and be fully fluent in English. A strong background in process control instrumentation is essential.

Benefits

Relocation assistance allowance (€1500 - €3000 net)

Travel allowance (€0.23/km)

Paid holidays (25 days/year)

Holiday allowance (8.33%)

Qualifications

• You have a diploma in electrical engineering or related field.
• You are fully fluent in English; Afrikaans is a plus.
• You have knowledge of relevant DCS and PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate process control instruments.
• Perform troubleshooting activities across various plants.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and procedures.

Skills

Fluent in English

Curious and eager to learn

Works well under time pressure

Emphasizes safety

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Instrument Technician

Measurement and control engineering course

Tools

DCS Systems (Honeywell, Yokogawa)

PLC Systems (Honeywell, Allen-Bradley)

Instrument Maintenance and modification tools

Job description

Instrumentation technician - English (petrochemical industry)

Location: The Netherlands (on-site), 2-year contract with potential of permanent employment, NOT project/freelance

Requirements for the role include:

• Diploma in electrical engineering or, Instrument Technician;
• Measurement and control engineering course, or willingness to follow this course;
• Fully fluent in English, Afrikaans is a very big plus;
• You are curious and eager to learn;
• You can work well under time pressure;
• Safety is very important to you;

If any of the below competencies match your experience, then you are who we are looking for!

• DCS System (Honeywell TDC – 3000, Honeywell Experian process knowledge system, Honeywell plans cap 200, YokogawaCentum& Foxboro – I/A series)
• PLC System Triconix (TMR) (Honeywell SCAN – 3000, Allen – Brantley) Mark V and Mark VI (Speed Tonic GE)
• Bentley Nevada vibration 3500 system & Bentley Nevada 3300 System bypassing.
• Instrument Maintenance and modification
• Activities for LNG Plants, Refineries, Petrochemicals, Power Plants and Chemical Plants.
• International standards and Standard Procedures.
• P&IDs, Datasheets, Logic Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Piping Drawings, Cross-Sectional Drawings, Vendor Manuals and other types of DOCUMENTS / DRAWINGS.
• Bench & field calibration, loop checking, logic checking, erection, commissioning, preventive & corrective maintenance and troubleshooting activities of almost all types of process control instruments.
• Transmitters smart, Electronic, Pneumatic (Foxboro, Yokogawa&Rosemount)
• Switches (Pressure, Level, Flow, Temperature & Proximity) (Sor, Switzer, Delta, Ashcroft &Hycon)
• I / P Converter (Fisher, Rosemount& Moore)
• Solenoid Valves (Asco, Festo&Harion)
• MOV (Rotork&Auma India)
• Control Valves (Fisher DVC 6000 series, ABB, Drag CCC &Valtek)
• Gauges & Air regulators (Budenburg, Wika, Guru & Ashcroft)
• Temperature Elements (RTD & Thermocouple)
• Level Troll (Fisher and TOKYO KESIO)
• Vibration Systems: Gap voltage, Alarm & danger setting Bentley Nevada series 3300 & 3500, Calibration removing gap adjustment servicing installation of Bentley Nevada.

Who is Xelvin?

Xelvin is a Dutch consultancy company specializing in Engineering and Technical Trades. We hire Artisans, National Degree, Bachelor, Masters and PHD candidates with a background in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive and Physics. Our focus is within the High-Tech and Manufacturing industry in Eindhoven region.

Xelvin is specialized in International Recruitment, within Europe and beyond. In the past years we have helped over a thousand candidates from more than 50 different nationalities with finding their perfect job here in the Netherlands and are striving to help so many more!

As Xelvin we hire candidates for a specific position for a set amount of time, after which a permanent contract with our client is granted and the candidates automatically transfers.

What do we offer?

Contract wise:

· 2-year contract of 40 hours per week (with potential of long-term employment).

· 25 paid holidays a year (+ potential ADV days)

· Public holidays, with a maximum of 7 per year, which are paid by Xelvin.

· Holiday allowance of 8.33% (instead of 8,0%) over your total gross annual income. Paid each year in May.

· Overtime and shift allowance will be paid by Xelvin accordingly.

· Travel allowance of €0,23 per km, for the use of travelling to work and back home.

·The salary will be around €3000 - €4100 gross per month.

Onboarding & benefits

· Finding your 1st accommodation in the Netherlands will be supported by Xelvin, with the help of our Housing Consultant (we help you find accommodation). In case of having to pay the 1st months rent or potential deposit, Xelvin is willing to pay it for you upfront, after which we’ll set up a loan agreement, for you to pay us back in terms.

· Xelvin is certified to do VISA applications for you and your family and get your work permit in order so you can travel and start working (if required).

· A relocation assistance allowance of €1500 - €3000 NET will be paid to you, to assist with the cost of relocating to the Netherlands.

· You (and your family/partner) will be picked up at the airport or train station by your consultant/ recruiter after your arrival and will be taken to your new house.

· Onboarding: we’ll advise you on how to set up a Dutch bank account, apply for health insurance, getting a Dutch BSN number, writing in with a dentist and general practitioner and other useful or necessary cases to arrange.

· New Hire Dinner organized for all newly recruited engineers to make them aware of our Dutch tax system and explaining the Dutch payslip.

· A few social gatherings with all Xelvin employees and recruited engineers;

o New Years drink at the local PSV stadium, where you’ll get a tour of the building and beverages and bites are served.

o Summer BBQ at the Evoluon, where you can grow your social circle and dance to some nice music while enjoying the food.

References

More info, please check and join:

https://www.youtube.com/@2Tech4UNetherlands/featured

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13968832/