Instrumentation Technician

Global Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Instrumentation Technician for a position in East London. The ideal candidate will be a Trade Tested Electrician with substantial experience in industrial environments, particularly in PLC programming and fault finding. Candidates should possess strong skills in electrical fault-finding, panel wiring, and motor controls. The role requires good communication abilities and familiarity with safety standards in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding.
• Proficient in electrical fault-finding and panel wiring.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and SCADA systems is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in an industrial setting.

Skills

PLC programming and fault finding

Electrical fault-finding

Panel wiring

Motor control systems

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Trade Tested Electrician with Instrumentation specialization

N6 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Allen Bradley

ABB

Delta

Mitsubishi

Schneider

B&R

Bosch Rexroth

Job description

Overview

Instrumentation Technician - East London

Qualifications

• Trade Tested Electrician with an Instrumentation specialization (Red Seal preferred).
• N6 in Electrical Engineering preferable

Responsibilities

• Minimum 5 years’ post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding (preferably Siemens, Allen Bradley, ABB, Delta, Mitsubishi, Schneider, B&R, Bosch Rexroth)
• Proficient in electrical fault-finding, panel wiring, and motor control systems
• Familiarity with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and SCADA systems is advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in an industrial setting
• Ability to work shifts, overtime, and standby as operationally required
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a team

A full job spec may be provided on request.

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