Instrumentation Technician

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the healthcare industry is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to join their team in Durban. The role involves calibrating and repairing laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining effective communication with customers. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 and a Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering, with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include traveling to different sites for equipment verification and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in repairing and calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Certified and registered Metrologist by National Laboratory Association.
• Must comply with SHEQ and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration and verification of company equipment as required by SANS 17025.
• Travel to Zone Sites and Branches as needed.
• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Calibration of laboratory equipment

Repairing and calibrating equipment

Metrology certification

Technical skills in electronics

Customer communication

Education

Grade 12

Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering Light Current Electronics

Tools

Calibration tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Our client, a leader in the healthcare industry is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to join their team based in Durban

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Technical Diploma: National Diploma Electrical Engineering Light Current Electronics
• 5 – 10 Years’ experience in Repairing and Calibrating Laboratory Equipment
• Certified and registered Metrologist by National Laboratory Association as part of the Mert cert program.
• Instrumentation trade test.
• Comply with regulatory requirements of SHEQ, Standard Operating Procedure and Legislation.

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform calibration and verification of company equipment as required by SANS 17025.
• Ensure that procedures for calibration and verification are followed to the latter and any deviations are reported.
• Ensure that the environmental conditions are within specifications and that the calibration is valid.
• Travel to Zone Sites and/ or Branches to perform job functions.
• Ensure that all calibration perform are valid and that the reference equipment is valid.
• Undertakes routine inspection of equipment, instruments, alarms and recording devices with the guidance of the SAP Maintenance.
• Schedule, to ensure the compliance with Industrial norms and international standards.
• Adjust, modify and/or repair faulty or non-compliant items.
• Communicate with customer and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform repairs to thermostats, recording devices, repairing water baths, electric equipment, digital equipment, centrifuges, platelet shakers, incubators, BP machines, pack scales, rina, sharples centrifuges and installations of controls for walk in incubators for SANBS and NBI.
• Ensure that reference equipment is calibrated and is valid for calibration.
• Ensure that a track record of reference equipment is filed to ensure the validity of results.
• Ensure appropriate care is taken when handling reference equipment.
• Ensure that tools and equipment are signed in and out of stock.
• Manage the lifespan of tools and equipment through on going routine Maintenance.
• Order equipment and materials from suppliers according to job cards or workshop requisitions through the supervisor.
• Ensure that relevant documentation is completed correctly during calibration.
• Keep Record of Laboratory Equipment at branches.
• Order Equipment and materials from suppliers according to job cards and workshop requirements.
• Perform other reasonable duties if and when required from supervisor.
• Manufacture specialized equipment i.e. platelet shaker, Blood racks, Water baths with rocker/shaker and any specialized equipment required from company.