Maintenance Engineer II

solenis; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

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

LOCATION

Kempton Park, Gauteng

DEPARTMENT

Maintenance

VACANCY

Instrumentation Technician

REPORTING TO

Instrumentation Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Instrumentation Trade Test

ROLE SUMMARY

Role Purpose: Perform any Instrumentation work allocated by the Instrument manager, carry out minor and major tasks in the plant, workshop or at any other Solenis facility during production / operation processes without direct supervision to ensure the plant instrumentation and control is in good condition to supply the sales and marketing team with the correct product on time and within specification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, program, repair and calibrate all process instrumentation and pneumatic equipment
• Field instrumentation - Hardware installation - Racking and cabling - Calibration and standardizing - Commissioning Packaging systems - Coding and batch printing - Auto fillers - Pneumatics - Ethernet IP - Robotic systems ETC.
• Performs any allocated work from Projects or any other Solenis directive department as required.
• Applies preventive, predictive, and reactive tasks according to Solenis standards and procedures.
• Manage and supervise any team as and when required
• Resolve urgent plant problems.
• Installation and programming on control system Software on PLC and DCS - Programming and coding - HMI design - Installation - Backups - Industrial Ethernet networks - Manage Asset Centre - Function Block / Ladder logic on Siemens and Allen Bradly PLC's and Varispeed frequency inverters
• May coach and instruct other team members, Reporting of all equipment / plant deviations, Plan work and solve problems Enforce safety, quality and housekeeping through ongoing communication.
• Assist in technical queries.
• Adhoc duties as requested by any senior employee
• Perform standby and overtime duties as per Solenis policies.

MINIMUM CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Basic Computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Trade test Certificate
• N3 minimum
• Own transport and valid driver license
• Self-starter
• Hands‑on
• Industrial plant knowledge
• Minimum 3-5 years post qualification experience

ATTITUDE

A positive and enthusiastic attitude. Eagerness to learn new skills. Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and respond in a professional and logical manner. Creativity and attention to detail.