Instrumentation Technician

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to calibrate, test, maintain, repair and commission instrumentation and control equipment used in industrial environments. The role focuses on servicing control valves, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring high-quality performance.

You should have 2–5 years in industrial instrumentation, with knowledge of calibration procedures, control valves, actuators and positioners, and experience with pressure, temperature and flow

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in industrial instrumentation or process control.
• Strong calibration and testing procedure knowledge.
• Experience with control valves, actuators, and electronic positioners.
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, flow, and differential pressure measurement equipment.
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and instrumentation documentation.
• Attention to detail and quality control standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, and overhaul control valve internals.
• Assemble valve bodies, actuators, and associated control equipment.
• Perform calibration, testing, and fault-finding on electronic valve positioners.
• Conduct hydrostatic testing, seat leakage testing, QC checks.
• Perform circuit and electronic testing on flow measurement equipment.
• Calibrate mass and volumetric flow meters.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot temperature transmitters.
• Perform testing and electronic repairs on temperature transmitter equipment.
• Conduct static pressure testing and calibration of differential pressure transmitters.
• Troubleshoot and repair differential pressure transmitter electronics.
• Service, test, and maintain pressure switches, flow switches, solenoid valves, regulators, limit switches.
• Complete technical reports, calibration certificates, and service documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with company quality and safety standards.

Skills

Instrumentation calibration

Testing procedures

Fault-finding

Control valves

Actuators

Electronic positioners

Pressure measurement

Temperature measurement

Flow measurement

Differential pressure

Technical drawings

Quality control

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

N6

National Diploma

Trade Test

Instrumentation

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Process Control

Mechatronics

Job description

Job & Company Description: Our client is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to perform the calibration, testing, maintenance, repair, and commissioning of instrumentation and control equipment used within industrial and process environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing control valves, troubleshooting instrumentation faults, conducting calibration activities, and ensuring equipment operates according to the highest quality and performance standards. This role is ideal for a technically strong individual who enjoys fault-finding, hands-on work, and delivering reliable instrumentation solutions.

Education: N6, National Diploma, Trade Test, or equivalent qualification in:Instrumentation Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Process Control Mechatronics

Job Experience & Skills Required: Minimum 2-5 years' experience in industrial instrumentation, process control, or maintenance environments Strong understanding of instrumentation calibration and testing procedures Experience with control valves, actuators, and electronic positioners Knowledge of pressure, temperature, flow, and differential pressure measurement equipment Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities Ability to interpret technical drawings and instrumentation documentation Strong attention to detail and quality control standards Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team

Duties & Responsibilities: Disassemble, inspect, and overhaul control valve internals Assemble valve bodies, actuators, and associated control equipment Perform calibration, testing, and fault-finding on electronic valve positioners Conduct hydrostatic testing, seat leakage testing, final inspections, and quality control checks Perform circuit and electronic testing on flow measurement equipment Calibrate mass flow meters and volumetric flow meters Calibrate and troubleshoot temperature transmitters Perform testing and electronic repairs on temperature transmitter equipment Conduct static pressure testing and calibration of differential pressure transmitters Troubleshoot and repair differential pressure transmitter electronics Service, test, and maintain:Pressure Switches Flow Switches Solenoid Valves Regulators Limit Switches Complete technical reports, calibration certificates, and service documentation Ensure all work complies with company quality and safety standards