Instrumentation Technician - Witbank

Headhunters; eMalahleni; In loco; ZAR 300.000 - 460.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Headhunters seeks an Instrumentation Technician for our client in water treatment based in Witbank. You will fault-find PLC controls, SCADA systems, and instrumentation, perform programming changes, calibration, and routine maintenance across regional plants.

The candidate must hold a Trade Certificate in controls and instrumentation with at least 5 years post‑trade experience. A Code 08 license, vehicle ownership, and willingness to travel are essential to success in this role.

Competenze

• Trade certificate in controls and instrumentation is required.
• Minimum 5 years post trade experience, preferably in water treatment.
• N3 / NCV 4 – C and I qualifies.
• Valid Code 08 driver''s license and owning a vehicle.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs and Adroit SCADA for fault finding and programming.
• Profibus fault finding experience.
• Knowledge of instrumentation principles and practice.
• Skills in PLC/Automation, SCADA, Plant Maintenance and DCS.
• Ability to troubleshoot plant equipment and understand system design.
• Knowledge of OHS safety procedures and proper tool use.
• Willing to travel and reside near assigned plants.

Mansioni

• Fault finding on PLC controls, SCADA software and instrumentation.
• 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.
• The position is regional, and the employee will be utilised at plants within the region to conduct C and I work.

Conoscenze

Fault finding

PLC/SCADA

Instrumentation

Calibration

Electrical basics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Formazione

Trade Certificate – controls and instrumentation

N3 / NCV 4 – C and I

Strumenti

Siemens PLCs

Adroit SCADA

Profibus

PLC programming

SCADA systems

DCS

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client in water treatment is seeking to employ an Instrumentation Technician to join their team based in Witbank.

Exciting Opportunity:

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your skills will make an immediate impact and your career can thrive.

Requirements:

• Trade Certificate – controls and instrumentation.

• 5 years post trade test related work experiences, preferably within water treatment operations.

• N3 / NCV 4- C and I.

• Valid code 08 drivers licence.

• Extensive Experience on Siemens PLCs and Adroit SCADA software fault finding and programming.

• Experience in Profibus fault finding.

• Knowledge of appropriate instrumentation principles and practices.

• Skills in programmable logic controllers (PLC) / Automation, SCADA, Plant Maintenance and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

• Knowledge of operating principles of plant equipment and system structures, with the ability to troubleshoot systems by utilizing the knowledge of how the system was designed to perform.

• Knowledge of operational and safety procedures pertaining to maintenance activities, including safe use of tools and hand tools.

• Basic understanding of OHS Act and the application there of.

• Must own a vehicle (own transport) and possess a valid driver’s license.

• Be willing to travel.

• Have own accommodation within close proximity.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• The position is regional, and the employee will be utilised at plants within the region to conduct C and I work.