Instrumentation Engineer

Hire Resolve; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm seeks an Instrumentation Engineer in Mbombela, South Africa. This role involves managing engineering maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and efficiency, optimizing automation systems, and supervising a team. Must have a relevant Trade Certificate and 5+ years of experience. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support the achievement of the operational plan.
• Manage the maintenance plan for the instrumentation discipline.
• Ensure the plant and processes are fully operational.
• Optimize plant automation systems.
• Supervise the instrumentation team.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fault finding

Repairing instrumentation equipment

SCADA

PLC

Computer literacy

Education

Instrumentation Trade Certificate

Job description

Overview

The Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for managing, leading, and controlling engineering maintenance activities.

This position involves working closely with various engineering teams and departments to ensure equipment uptime and efficiency through effective planning and execution of instrumentation maintenance across the plant. It provides an excellent opportunity for the incumbent to demonstrate skills in troubleshooting, fault finding, and repairing instrumentation equipment.

Job Objectives

• Support the achievement of the operational plan.
• Participate in managing the maintenance plan for the instrumentation discipline.
• Ensure the plant and processes are fully operational.
• Optimize plant automation systems.
• Manage projects related to instrumentation.
• Ensure adherence to all HSEQ legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise the instrumentation team.
• Follow section cost control measures.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

• Instrumentation Trade Certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy.
• Advanced level SCADA (instrumentation only).
• Advanced level PLC (instrumentation only).
• Valid driver’s license.

Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm specializing in placing skilled professionals in permanent roles.

We focus on senior-level placements and pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

Salary: Negotiable based on experience.