Instrumentation Technician

JVR Software; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in Gauteng seeks an experienced electrical/instrumentation technician to support industrial plants and machine installations. You will install, terminate and test electrical wiring, connect sensors and I/O devices, and work with 24 VDC control circuits alongside automation specialists.

Responsibilities include fault finding, commissioning, and documenting as-built information while adhering to safety standards. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• The following qualifications or credentials will be advantageous:

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate and test industrial electrical wiring.
• Install and connect sensors and I/O devices.
• Work with 24 VDC control circuits and instrumentation signals.
• Install RS-485 and industrial Ethernet cabling as required.
• Conduct continuity testing and verify field connections.
• Label, test and document wiring and field connections.
• Assist with fault-finding and commissioning with automation staff.
• Assist with control-panel wiring changes within qualification limits.
• Ensure work complies with site safety and standards.
• Provide basic as-built information after installation/modification.
• Collaborate with engineers and automation specialists on site.

Skills

Electrical install

Instrumentation wiring

PLC installations

Signal tracing

Fault finding

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification

National certificate

Certifications

Tools

Industrial Ethernet

RS-485 cabling

Job description

• Install, terminate and test industrial electrical, control and instrumentation wiring.
• Install and connect sensors, industrial I/O devices and associated field equipment.
• Work with 24 VDC control circuits, instrumentation signals and basic control-panel arrangements.
• Install and terminate RS-485, industrial Ethernet and other industrial communication cabling where required.
• Perform continuity testing, signal tracing and verification of field connections.
• Label, test and document wiring, instrumentation and field connections.
• Assist with fault-finding, testing and commissioning activities alongside automation and OT specialists.
• Assist with control-panel modifications, installations and wiring changes within the limits of your qualifications and authorisation.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with site safety requirements and applicable electrical standards.
• Provide basic as-built information and documentation following installation or modification work.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, automation specialists and other technical personnel during site activities.

Minimum / Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Hands-on experience in industrial plants, factories, process environments or machine installations.
• Practical experience with electrical and instrumentation installations.
• The ability to trace signals, perform continuity testing and fault-find industrial field wiring.
• Experience working with PLC and industrial automation installations will be highly advantageous.
• Experience with sensors, industrial I/O, 24 VDC circuits and control panels.
• Exposure to RS-485 and industrial Ethernet cabling is advantageous.
• The ability and willingness to attend client sites on a call-off basis.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness and a practical problem-solving approach.

Qualifications

The following qualifications or credentials will be advantageous:

• Electrical or Instrumentation Trade Qualification.
• National Certificate, National Diploma or equivalent technical qualification.
• Relevant electrical/instrumentation certifications or industry training.