Instrumentation Technician

The Legends Agency; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician to join their team. The role involves inspecting and maintaining plant and equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and at least five years of experience in a similar environment. This position offers a competitive salary between R45,000 and R50,000 CTC.

Qualifications

• 5 years' post-apprenticeship or millwright experience in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry health and safety standards.
• Experience in Variable speed drives.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain plant and equipment to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure routine maintenance as per planned schedules.
• Locate and rectify electrical faults on plants and equipment.

Skills

Fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of PLC systems

Knowledge of HV/LV Switchgears

Advanced computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

Diploma in Electrical or Technical discipline

Job description

About the job Instrumentation Technician

R45,000-R50,000 CTC

Requirements:

• Diploma or similar qualification in Electrical or Technical discipline.
• 5 years' post-apprenticeship or millwright experience in a similar environment.
• First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment.
• Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Maintenance and operational practices, processes, and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, SCADA, and HMIs.
• Knowledge of HV/LV Switchgears.
• Experience in Variable speed drives.
• Advanced computer literate (MS Office).

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and maintain plant and equipment to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure routine maintenance as per planned schedules.
• Locate, and rectify electrical faults on plants and equipment.
• Ability to update or install complete wiring system within code requirements.
• Replace, repair and maintain electrical systems including troubleshoot of it.
• Keep records of electrical equipment such as motors service history
• Run diagnostic tests, make adjustments to ensure machinery operates at optimal performance using diagnostic equipment, software and complex solving skills.
• Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations.
• Read, understand and interpret information and work in a compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation of equipment suppliers, such as electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
• Prepare work areas to undertake work related activities and reinstate those areas after completion of the work-related activities
• Communicate, handover and confirm that the appropriate maintenance process has been completed to specification.
• Advising management on continued use of unsuitable equipment, appliances, and apparatus.