Lead Instrumentation Technician - Mining Operations

Placements24; Rustenburg; Sur place; ZAR 850 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Instrumentation Technician near Rustenburg to oversee instrumentation and control systems in a mining environment. The role combines hands-on technical work with team leadership to ensure accurate process measurements and safe operations.

You will install, calibrate, maintain, and repair instruments, develop preventative maintenance plans, and collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or equivalent in Instrumentation Technology.
• 7+ years of hands-on industrial instrumentation experience.
• Experience with sensors, transmitters, valves, and analytical instruments.
• Ability to read P&IDs and datasheets.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor a team of instrumentation technicians.
• Install, calibrate, maintain, and repair instruments and control systems.
• Diagnose faults and minimize process disruption.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs for instrumentation.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Instrumentation

Process control

Troubleshooting

Formation

National Diploma in Instrumentation Technology

Outils

PLC

SCADA

DCS

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the mining sector located near Rustenburg, North West , is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Instrumentation Technician to manage their sophisticated instrumentation and control systems. This vital role involves the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of a wide array of instruments used in mining processes, including sensors, transmitters, control valves, and analytical equipment. You will lead a team of technicians, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of process measurements critical for operational efficiency, safety, and quality control. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in instrumentation and process control, coupled with excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. This position requires a hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively in a challenging industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of instrumentation technicians, overseeing their daily activities and performance.
• Install, calibrate, maintain, and repair a variety of process instruments and control systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex instrumentation faults, ensuring minimal process disruption.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for all instrumentation to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Work with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems to monitor and control process parameters.
• Ensure all instrumentation activities comply with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Interpret instrument datasheets, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and consumables for instrumentation equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize instrument performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct training sessions for technicians on new equipment and procedures.

Requirements

• A National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in industrial instrumentation, preferably within the mining or heavy industry sector.
• Proven experience with various types of process instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical).
• Proficiency in working with PLC/DCS/SCADA systems and troubleshooting control loops.
• Strong understanding of hazardous area classifications and intrinsic safety principles.
• Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrument datasheets.
• Valid driver's license and a commitment to safety.
• Must be located in or willing to relocate to the vicinity of Rustenburg .

Benefits

Our client offers an attractive salary package, performance bonuses, comprehensive medical aid, and a substantial retirement fund. Employees benefit from opportunities for continuous professional development, exposure to advanced mining technologies, and career progression within a leading organization. The role provides a dynamic work environment with significant challenges and rewards. We are committed to employee well-being and offer a supportive team atmosphere. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced instrumentation professional to take on a leadership role in a critical industry.