Instrumentation Technician II — PLC/DCS Automation

solenis

Kempton Park

On-site

ZAR 320,000 - 420,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Solenis is seeking an Instrumentation Technician in Kempton Park to perform instrumentation work across plant and workshop environments. You will handle calibration, installation, and calibration of all process instrumentation and pneumatic equipment, ensuring reliable operation to support production schedules.

The role requires a trade qualification, 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience, and the ability to work independently with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Trade test certificate is required.
  • Minimum 3-5 years post-qualification experience.
  • Own transport and a valid driver’s license.
  • Industrial plant knowledge and hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, program, repair and calibrate all process instrumentation and pneumatic equipment.
  • Field instrumentation tasks including hardware installation, cabling, calibration, commissioning, and retrofitting.
  • Follow Solenis standards for preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance.
  • Supervise a team when required and resolve urgent plant problems.
  • Program and commission control systems (PLC/DCS) including HMI design and Ethernet networking.

Skills

Instrumentation
Field instrumentation
PLC programming
DCS programming
HMI design
Siemens PLC
Allen-Bradley PLC
Industrial Ethernet
Team supervision
Problem solving

Education

Instrumentation Trade Test
N3 minimum

Tools

Siemens PLC
Allen-Bradley PLC
Varispeed frequency inverters
HMI software

Job description

Solenis is seeking an Instrumentation Technician in Kempton Park to perform instrumentation work across plant and workshop environments. You will handle calibration, installation, and calibration of all process instrumentation and pneumatic equipment, ensuring reliable operation to support production schedules.

The role requires a trade qualification, 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience, and the ability to work independently with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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