Instrumentation Technician: Process Control & Calibration

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks an experienced Instrumentation Technician to install, calibrate, maintain and repair instrumentation and control systems across production processes.

You will handle transmitters, sensors, flow devices, and valves, ensuring calibration, safety compliance, and reliable process control. A minimum of 5 years in industrial instrumentation is expected, with a trade qualification or Diploma in Instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Instrumentation Technician or relevant diploma with instrumentation focus.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial instrumentation and process control.
• Experience with calibration procedures and calibration equipment.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Must reside in or commute to Benoni; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, test and maintain instrumentation including transmitters, sensors, control valves and analyzers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot instrumentation and control system malfunctions.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Work with DCS/PLC related to instrumentation.
• Interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain records.
• Assist in commissioning of new instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

P&IDs reading

Process control

Maintenance planning

Education

Diploma/Trade qualification in Instrumentation

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks an experienced Instrumentation Technician to install, calibrate, maintain and repair instrumentation and control systems across production processes.

You will handle transmitters, sensors, flow devices, and valves, ensuring calibration, safety compliance, and reliable process control. A minimum of 5 years in industrial instrumentation is expected, with a trade qualification or Diploma in Instrumentation.