Maintenance Technician: Instrumentation And Electrical

Pronel Personnel; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Pronel Personnel is seeking a Maintenance Technician: Instrumentation & Electrical in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires a strong background in electrical and instrumentation within a cGMP environment.

You will maintain plant utilities, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and support CAPEX projects while coordinating with contractors and production teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a process/manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with electrical installations and process instrumentation.
• Solid background in PLC programming, fault-finding, and SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with P&IDs and refrigeration/HVAC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks and planned preventive maintenance on critical process utilities and equipment.
• Calibrate control and measuring instruments according to production schedules.
• Analyze breakdowns, perform rapid fault-finding and implement root-cause repairs.
• Be part of engineering standby to respond to after-hours calls and liaise with contractors.
• Ensure GMP compliance and OSH Act adherence; document incidents and deviations.
• Lead small CAPEX projects and supervise contractors during upgrades.
• Assist production with startups, troubleshooting, and equipment setups.
• Maintain spare parts records and inventory to avoid stock outages.

Skills

PLC programming

Fault-finding

SCADA systems

Electrical installations

Process instrumentation

P&IDs

Analytical problem-solving

Technical report writing

Team collaboration

Education

N6/S4 in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Trade Tested Millwright or two trades

BTech in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

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Maintenance Technician: Instrumentation & Electrical

Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal

Industry: Pharmaceutical / High-Care Manufacturing

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician with a strong dual background in Electrical and Instrumentation ?

We are seeking a skilled multi-trade technician to join a dynamic engineering team within a cGMP-compliant manufacturing environment. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining maximum online availability of plant utilities and process equipment, executing planned preventive maintenance, leading fault-finding efforts, and supporting CAPEX continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Maintenance & Reliability

Perform routine checks and planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on critical process utilities and manufacturing equipment.

Facilitate the calibration of control and measuring instruments according to strict production schedules.

Analyze breakdowns, execute rapid fault-finding, and implement root-cause repairs to minimize production downtime.

Breakdown & Standby Support

Serve as part of the engineering standby team to respond promptly to after-hours call-outs.

Liaise with third-party contractors for specialized repairs when necessary.

Compliance & Validation

Ensure all work complies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and the OSH Act.

Prepare detailed incident and deviation reports following any equipment failures.

Support validation studies (IQ, OQ, PQ) and commissioning of new unit operations.

Projects & Optimization

Lead and support small-scale CAPEX projects, plant continuous improvements, and process optimizations.

Supervise project contractors during plant upgrades and installations.

Operations Support & Training

Assist production teams with machine start-ups, basic troubleshooting, and equipment setups.

Provide first-line maintenance training and skill evaluation for machine operators.

Maintain spare parts records and order necessary inventory to avoid stock outages.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Trade Qualifications (Either option)

Option A

N6 or S4 in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering AND Trade Tested Millwright, OR Trade Tested Technician with at least two trades (Electrical, Instrumentation, or Electromechanics).

Option B

BTech Degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering AND 1 Trade Test.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of work experience in a process or manufacturing environment.

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with electrical installations and process instrumentation.

Solid background in PLC programming, fault-finding, and SCADA systems .

Working knowledge of Refrigeration, HVAC systems, and Cold Chain management .

Familiarity with Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport (essential for standby/call-out duties).

Exposure to GMP and experience using SAP PM (or a similar maintenance management system) are strongly advantageous.

Sound knowledge of the OSH Act as it pertains to electrical safety.

Key Competencies & Personal Attributes

Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot independently.

Excellent technical report writing and oral communication skills.

High level of accountability, engineering professionalism, and a positive, proactive attitude.

Strong team player capable of collaborating with cross-functional operations and engineering teams.