Instrumentation Technician

Pillangó Placements; Carletonville; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillangó Placements is assisting a technology-driven mining operation in Gauteng to recruit a highly experienced Instrument Mechanician for rig instrumentation and control systems. The role focuses on installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation on raise bore and drilling rigs.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, transmitters, and hydraulic/pneumatic controls, interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics, and keep calibration records and CMMS job cards up to date while

Qualifications

• Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science, plus N3 Electrical / Instrumentation.
• Qualified Instrument Mechanician with a valid Section 13 / 26D Red Seal trade test.
• 35 years' post-trade experience in mining, drilling, construction or heavy industry.
• Practical experience with PLC control systems, instrumentation calibration, hydraulics and fault-finding.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics and hydraulic circuits.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, calibrate and maintain instrumentation on raise bore and drilling rigs.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, transmitters and electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic controls.
• Diagnose breakdowns, investigate recurring faults and minimise equipment downtime.
• Test safety-critical instruments, trips and interlocks.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, maintenance reports and CMMS job cards.
• Work closely with site operations and engineering teams while maintaining strict safety standards.

Skills

PLC control systems

Instrumentation calibration

Fault-finding

P&IDs interpretation

Electrical schematics interpretation

Travel willingness

Education

Matric with Mathematics & Physical Science

N3 Electrical/Instrumentation

Qualified Instrument Mechanician with Red Seal

Code B/EB driver's licence

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Join an established, technology-driven mining and drilling operation specialising in advanced drilling equipment and mine development solutions. This is a hands-on role supporting the reliability and performance of sophisticated rig instrumentation and control systems.

What you'll be doing

Install, commission, calibrate and maintain instrumentation on raise bore and drilling rigs.

Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, transmitters and electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic controls.

Diagnose breakdowns, investigate recurring faults and minimise equipment downtime.

Test safety-critical instruments, trips and interlocks.

Maintain accurate calibration records, maintenance reports and CMMS job cards.

Work closely with site operations and engineering teams while maintaining strict safety standards.

What you'll need

Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science, plus N3 Electrical / Instrumentation.

Qualified Instrument Mechanician with a valid Section 13 / 26D Red Seal trade test.

35 years' post-trade experience in mining, drilling, construction or heavy industry.

Practical experience with PLC control systems, instrumentation calibration, hydraulics and fault-finding.

Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics and hydraulic circuits.

Valid Code B / EB driver's licence, mining medical fitness and willingness to travel between sites.

Advantageous

Experience with raise boring or drilling rigs, PLC programming, a Wireman's Licence, N6 / National Diploma or CMMS systems.

Why this role?

Exposure to specialised drilling technology, varied site environments, independent technical problem-solving and potential progression into senior technical, supervisory or control systems roles.

Working Conditions

Site-based work, regular travel and shifts, including standby and breakdown call-outs where required.

Salary

The salary is open for discussion. It will be market related based on qualifications, skills, and experience.