Instrument Technician

Trades Workforce Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to support the Automation Department. The successful candidate will maintain high standards of plant maintenance, aiming for minimal breakdowns and maximum availability. Applicants should hold a Matric and recognized Technical Qualification, with 3+ years experience in Heavy Industry. Proficiency in PLC & HMI programming and fault finding is essential, along with SCADA knowledge. Join a dynamic environment in South Africa and play a crucial role in plant operations.

Qualifications

• Matric with a recognized Technical Qualification for Instrumentation Tech.
• S4/N6 with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Heavy Industry/Process.
• Computer literate, SAP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the plant efficiently, ensuring high standards of maintenance.
• Minimize breakdowns and maximize plant availability.

Skills

PLC & HMI programming

SCADA (Win CC)

Fault finding on S7 300, S7 1200, S71500 PLCs

Variable speed drives knowledge

Education

Technical Qualification for Instrumentation Tech

Tools

SAP

Job description

Essence of the job:

Our client is looking for an Instrumentation Technician in the Automation Department. Reporting to the Automation Engineer, the successful incumbent will be required to maintain the plant efficiently, ensuring high standards of maintenance resulting in minimum breakdowns and maximum plant availability.

Qualification:

Matric with a recognized Technical Qualification for Instrumentation Tech.

S4/N6 with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Heavy Industry/Process.

Computer literate (SAP advantageous).

Minimum Requirements:

• PLC & HMI experience, programming, and fault finding on PCS7.
• PLC & HMI experience, programming, and fault finding on ABB 800xA.
• SCADA (Win CC).
• Maintenance on Gas analyzers, Emissions analyzers, and Dust monitors.
• Maintaining software backups.
• Weighing systems calibration and inspections.
• Communication protocols: ASI, Profibus, and Ethernet.
• Knowledge of all media and equipment used in industrial communication networks.
• Commissioning and maintenance of Variable speed drives (SEW, WEG, Siemens, and ABB).
• Knowledge, maintenance, and fault finding on all loops, Temperature, pressure, and flow.
• Knowledge and fault finding on S7 300, S7 1200, S71500 PLC’s in FMCG plants.