Instrumentation Engineer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to join our East London team. You will specify, install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation systems to ensure safe, reliable operation of critical industrial processes.

You will interpret P&IDs, datasheets, and control loop diagrams, work with process engineers and maintenance staff, and ensure safety and quality compliance across projects. This is a full‑time position in East London with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of instrumentation engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret P&ID, instrument datasheets, and control loop diagrams.
• Familiar with sensors, transmitters, and control valves; calibration techniques and standards.

Responsibilities

• Specify, select, and procure instrumentation equipment, including sensors, transmitters, control valves, and analyzers.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain a wide range of instrumentation devices and systems according to manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement loop diagrams, P&IDs, and calibration procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation, ensuring minimal process disruption.
• Collaborate with process engineers and maintenance teams to optimize instrumentation performance and reliability.
• Ensure all instrumentation activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

P&ID interpretation

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Calibration techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Instrument datasheets

Sensors & transmitters

Control valves

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Instrumentation Engineer to join their team in East London . This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate measurement, monitoring, and control of industrial processes. You will be responsible for the specification, installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety and quality standards. This position offers a valuable opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a vital industrial setting, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify, select, and procure instrumentation equipment, including sensors, transmitters, control valves, and analyzers.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain a wide range of instrumentation devices and systems according to manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement loop diagrams, P&IDs, and calibration procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation, ensuring minimal process disruption.
• Collaborate with process engineers and maintenance teams to optimize instrumentation performance and reliability.
• Ensure all instrumentation activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in instrumentation engineering within an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in interpreting P&IDs, instrument datasheets, and control loop diagrams.
• Experience with various types of sensors, transmitters, and control valves.
• Knowledge of calibration techniques and standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on critical industrial processes in East London .
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A stable and supportive work environment.