Instrumentation Technician Apprentice: Start Your Automation Career

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid stipend

Mentorship

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Trainee Instrumentation Technician Apprenticeship in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing instrumentation and control systems under seasoned technicians.

You will learn to read P&IDs and electrical schematics, calibrate sensors, and perform routine maintenance while adhering to safety protocols. The program offers mentorship and opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with passes in Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Relevant technical qualification (e.g., N3) is advantageous.
• Must be a South African citizen or have legal authorization to work in the country.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
• Learn to calibrate instruments such as pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, flow meters, and level indicators.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on instrumentation hardware and software.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Identify and diagnose faults in measurement and control loops.
• Use specialized tools and test equipment for calibration and repair.
• Adhere to safety procedures and regulations in an industrial environment.
• Assist in maintaining control system hardware, including PLCs and DCS.
• Document maintenance activities, calibration results, and repairs.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance technical knowledge and skills.

Skills

Instrumentation interest

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 (Maths & Physical Science)

N3 (relevant technical qualification)

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Trainee Instrumentation Technician Apprenticeship in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing instrumentation and control systems under seasoned technicians.

You will learn to read P&IDs and electrical schematics, calibrate sensors, and perform routine maintenance while adhering to safety protocols. The program offers mentorship and opportunities for career advancement within the organization.