Instrumentation Technician – Process Control & Automation

G-Core Capital; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

G-Core Capital is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician in Durban North, South Africa, to fault-find on control systems and maintain/calibrate instrumentation. The role requires a Matric with an instrumentation trade qualification (T2/N5) and at least five years of hands-on experience in instrumentation or similar technical posts, including PLC/SCADA knowledge.

You will perform maintenance and repairs on instrumentation and process control equipment, optimize control systems for

Qualifications

• Matric with instrumentation trade qualification (T2/N5)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Instrumentation Technician or similar
• Knowledge of PLC and SCADA programming

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & repairs to instrumentation, process control equipment & automation systems
• Optimization of control systems for processes and production lines
• Provide technical support to production personnel on electrical/instrumentation issues
• Carry out planned and unplanned electrical/instrumentation work in the plant
• Ensure process control software backups stay up to date
• Manage subordinates and ensure timely, quality work
• Manage critical spares for electrical/instrumentation equipment
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and maximize production output
• Assist with product quality issues on process lines
• Electrical support up to 525V
• Assist with panel building and electrical fault finding

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA programming

Education

Instrumentation trade qualification (T2/N5)

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

G-Core Capital is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician in Durban North, South Africa, to fault-find on control systems and maintain/calibrate instrumentation. The role requires a Matric with an instrumentation trade qualification (T2/N5) and at least five years of hands-on experience in instrumentation or similar technical posts, including PLC/SCADA knowledge.

You will perform maintenance and repairs on instrumentation and process control equipment, optimize control systems for