Instrumentation Technician

Bilnor Labour; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilnor Labour in Witbank is seeking a skilled Instrumentation and Controls Technician to fault find on PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and to carry out small programming improvements. You will calibrate instruments, assemble/test parts, support outages, maintain safety standards under OHS Act, and travel regionally with own transport.

Role requires a trade certificate in controls and instrumentation, 5+ years of post-trade experience, and proficiency with Siemens PLCs and Adroit SCADA.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in controls and instrumentation; 5 years post trade experience.
• Experience in water treatment operations preferred.
• Valid Code 08 drivers licence required.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs and Adroit SCADA programming.
• Profibus fault finding experience.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding on PLC controls, SCADA software and instrumentation.
• Calibrate temperature, pressure, flow or other instrument characteristics.
• Assist with programming improvements on PLC/SCADA and minor software changes.
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot instrumentation and related equipment.
• Support planned outages and respond to outages promptly with root-cause documentation.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

Trade Certificate controls & instrumentation

N3 / NCV 4-C&I

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Adroit SCADA

Profibus fault finding

Job description

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Fault finding on PLC controls, SCADA software and instrumentation equipment as well as software communication issues Involvement with small scale software changes and programming of PLC and SCADA systems Calibrate temperature, pressure, flow or other characteristics of instruments. Assemble, disassemble and test parts of instruments, maintain, repair and troubleshoot instrumentation. Assist with small mechanical work, including valve actuators, switch boxes, and removing/installing Audit and maintain spare parts inventory and manage documentation around instruments. Provide technical and expert advice on general maintenance of all equipment and machines. Assist in contingency planning and organising of planned outages. Respond to outages and problems promptly and document root causes. Minimise engineering related breakdowns and call outs in areas of responsibility. Ensure all tools and equipment are always maintained in good working condition. Ensure safety and housekeeping meet the standards as set out in terms of the OHS Act and client requirements. Execute small programming improvements and projects on the PLC and SCADA

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Trade Certificate controls and instrumentation 5 years post trade test related work experiences, preferably within water treatment operations N3 / NCV 4- C&I Valid code 08 drivers licence Extensive Experience on Siemens PLCs & Adroit SCADA software fault finding and programming Experience in Profibus fault finding

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Instrumentation and controls aptitude and awareness:

• Knowledge of appropriate instrumentation principles and practices o Skills in programmable logic controllers (PLC) / Automation, SCADA, Plant Maintenance and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Operating principles of plant equipment
• o Adequate knowledge of system structures and how to troubleshoot systems by utilizing the knowledge of how the system was designed to perform Operational and safety procedures pertaining to maintenance activities, including safe use of tools and hand tools. Maintain pertinent records. Read, interpret and understand data. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work. Basic understanding of OHS Act and the application there of.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Solution and improvement focused (initiative and motivation). Effective time management skills with a sense of urgency. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to multi- task. Working under pressure. Proactively work within a team with the ability to work unsupervised.

REQUIREMENTS

Medically fit in line with company and client requirements to perform duties. A clear criminal record is required Treatment plant environment, exposure to noise, vibration, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, solvents, toxic materials, hazardous chemicals within the allowable exposure limits as defined by Department of Labour. Exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions. Working in confined spaces. Working at heights. Work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including uneven surfaces. Physical ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and operating motorized equipment. Good hand-eye-co-ordination. See in the normal visual range with or without correction to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment. Hear the normal audio range with or without correction. o Attention to detail This position is regional, and the employee will be utilised at company plants within the region to conduct C&I work. As such, the employee:

• Must own a vehicle (own transport) and poses a valid drivers license
• Be willing to travel
• Have own accommodation within close proximity (Witbank) Perform standby duties after hours and over weekends.