Instrumentation Technician

Network Contracting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting in Johannesburg seeks an electrician/instrumentation technician to install, terminate, and test industrial wiring and control systems. You will connect sensors, I/O devices, and field equipment, work with 24 VDC circuits, and manage industrial cabling such as RS-485 and Ethernet.

Safety and accurate documentation are essential. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in industrial settings, electrical/instrumentation installation skills, and the ability to trace signals and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in industrial plants, factories, or process environments.
• Experience with electrical and instrumentation installations.
• Ability to trace signals, perform continuity testing and fault-find field wiring.
• Experience with PLC/automation installations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate and test electrical, control and instrumentation wiring.
• Install/connect sensors and I/O devices and related field equipment.
• Work with 24 VDC control circuits and instrumentation signals.
• Install RS-485 and industrial Ethernet cabling as needed.
• Perform continuity testing and verify field connections.
• Label, test and document wiring and field connections.
• Assist with fault-finding, testing and commissioning with specialists.
• Support control-panel modifications and wiring changes within scope.
• Ensure work complies with site safety and electrical standards.
• Provide basic as-built information and documentation after work.
• Collaborate with engineers and automation staff during site activities.

Skills

Industrial wiring

Fault finding

Signal tracing

Instrumentation testing

Safety awareness

Site coordination

Education

Electrical or Instrumentation trade qualification

National Certificate/Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC hardware

Industrial Ethernet

RS-485 cabling

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.